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LOT 441
Waffen-SS Double Decal 1935 Pattern Stahlhelm - A refinement of the WWI-era Stahlhelm, the
1935 pattern reduced the length of the armored skirt and eliminated the “horn” vent lugs in favor of a
nearly flush set of individual grommets. Wartime pressure would lead to the introduction of a further
simplified 1940 pattern, as well as the elimination of decoration, with the national shield being retired
in 1940 and the branch-specific decal in 1942. The exterior finish is hand-painted black over a dull
“feldgrau” green/gray, with the red/white/black swastika national shield on the left side and the black-
on-silver “SS” rune shield on the right. The interior is uncovered feldgrau, with “ET66” on the left side of
the skirt and “4060” on the back, and “CARL TESCH/BERLIN/1938” on the chinstrap. Some handwriting
is present on the webbing, though it has been mostly rendered illegible by age and wear.
CONDITION: Good. The helmet retains over half of the black paint finish, with scuffing and rubbing exposing the underlying gray as well
as some exposed, browned steel. The national shield is worn and faded, with a little over half remaining, and about 75% of the SS shield is
present, with some scuffs and scratches. The interior is in good condition, with some cracking and staining of the leather.
Provenance: The Allan Cors Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 437
World War II German Gustloff-Werke “bcd/43” Code K98k Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 4486CC, 7.92 mm
Mauser cal., 23 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. “bcd/4” manufacturer code markings on top of the receiver ring, “Mod .98” on the left
sidewall, partly legible “eagle/749” Waffenamt proof on top of the receiver and “eagle/swastika” proofs on various components. Hooded blade front and tangent
rear sights. Matching visible numbers marked on the receiver, bolt, rear sight, trigger guard, floorplate, and barrel bands. Smooth, laminated stock, with an “eagle/H” German Army acceptance stamp
on the right of the buttstock area and a few faint illegible stamps on bottom, with a cupped buttplate and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish with some areas of thinning, a few patches of oxidation, and some wear to the manufacturer code marking on top of the receiver ring. Stock is fine as
re-oiled, with some scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 436
World War II German Walther “ac/45” Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 2756d,
7.92 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by
Walther (ac) on a rough forged receiver marked “K43 ac/45” on the left. Blade front sight and
military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. The bolt carrier has a hollow cocking handle and lacks provision for a bolt catch. Right
side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle, “eagle/359” proofed components, “gcb” code “K43” marked magazine, and cupped trapdoor buttplate. Fitted with a smooth
pistol grip laminated stock with faint Waffenamt stamps. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier and bolt. Manual and spare parts in butt.
CONDITION: Fine, with 85% of the original blue and phosphate finish, showing some mild spotting and wear overall. The lightly sanded, refinished stock is very
good, with mild dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 439
Waffenwerke Brunn “dot/1943” Code Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 5666Q, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
laminate stock. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with “dot/1943” on the receiver ring. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, rear sight,
triggerguard, floorplate, barrel bands and upper handguard. Smooth pistol grip stock with “dot” stamped on the belly and a cupped steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing areas of plum tone, and handling marks. The refinished stock is fine, with mild scratches and chips.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 440
World War II Gustloff-Werke “bcd/4” Code 98 Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 9730f, 7.92 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
laminate stock. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with “bcd/4” on top of the receiver ring, “Mod .98” on the left sidewall, and “eagle/swastika” proofs on
several parts. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, rear sight, trigger guard, floorplate, and barrel bands. Smooth, laminated stock, with a cupped
buttplate and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing some areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. The stock is
fine, with some scuffs and small chips visible at the rear top of the wrist. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 438
World War II German “byf/43” Code Mauser K98k Bolt
Action Rifle - Serial no. 32701a, 7.92 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Hooded blade
front and tangent rear sights, with “byf/43” on the receiver ring. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, trigger guard,
floorplate and barrel bands. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock with milled bands and a cupped buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, a plum tone to some components, mild
spotting and light handling marks. The stock is fine, with some light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,750