Originally Posted By: clowdis
I don't believe that the thumb cutout is for a mauser. It looks like it's made to clear the Springfield.


I see a Mauser stock hacked down to receive Springfield metal.


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The tang looks a little high on the left side but OK on the right side.


I see the right side as bad as the left, and a little "dremel" action to make room for the Lyman.



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I think someone might have a good candidate for a restoration.


Possibly. Certainly more work than I'd be interested in.

And the restoration would be to a Mauser rather than a Springfield.