Frogprince,
I was very fortunate indeed to find the rifle/bayo combination. However, the bayo numbers do not match the last 4 digits of the rifle. Not certain they should.
The use of captured Czech and Polish equipment by the SS has been documented in several references. It is also evidenced from period photos. However, evidence of ownership does not necessarily equate to the SS marking such equipment with deathsheads. The fact that muzzle rings, in some cases, were left intact speaks to the urgent need for such equipment. Such urgent need argues against rework and/or marking which would serve no functional purpose and would otherwise delay issue.
It is clear that throughout its history LAH received priority for weapons and equipment allocations. I have never seen a period photo of pre-war LAH personnel with other than German produced 98 variations.
