Israeli scout rifle

Long, storied past. Originally Czech built (dot code) in post war 1945, sold to Israel then converted to 7.62 in the mid 50’s. Sold as surplus to Guatemala in the late 1970’s where they were left to the elements till imported here in the 1990’s and sold cheap and in poor condition. There’s a little pitting below the wood line. The barrel was bulged several inches behind the muzzle and the stock was disintegrating. There was dirt and sand and vegetation under the butt cap.
The barrel was cut and recrossed to 16.5”, a Choate synthetic stock was added, the bolt was polished and a manlicher style bolt handle was welded on. A Redfield receiver sight and steel front sight ramp were added, and finally an XS scope mount was fitted with a 2x pistol scope.
The whole process took over 25 years to complete, it’s been sold and re-bought twice to two different friends along the way. Now that’s it’s done my son can look forward to inheriting it after I get a few hunting seasons out of it.
Last edited by mpmax; 07/15/22.