[JT-AR-MG42]

Hi-C9,

Based on that distinctive pistol grip and the 'wrap around' buttplate, that sure looks like an Austrian model 29o you are holding.

I would think the left receiver wall is marked as such. What does it say there? Or maybe post a pic of it for us to see.

That is a VERY uncommon rifle in any condition and you say yours has all matching numbers.

I would really like to see a photo of the sling swivels also.

No big story behind the manufacture. Steyr was contracted to build them for the Luftwaffe - the 'L' mark- during 1938 and 1939 after Austrian annexation.

In 1939 , Steyr phased the production over to the 98K style and assembled rifles with Polish receivers and marked the left receiver wall as the 'G29/40.
These are also uncommon, but the 29/40s do turn up.

I won't place a value on it without a few clearer pics and a shot of the left receiver wall.

JT