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LOT 3388
Very Fine World War II German Berlin-Lubecker “duv 43” Code G41 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 1223g, 8 mm cal.,
22 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1943 before the introduction of the G43 rifle, the G41 was one of
the only production model semi-automatic rifles to use the “gas trap” system, as opposed to the gas port used on the G43, which
has become the de-facto standard for gas-operated weaponry from World War II up through the modern day. The barrel has the standard blade front and tangent rear sights, the model and
manufacturer markings on the left side of the finely machined receiver, machined metal dust cover, and a machined bolt carrier with a solid cocking knob and a left side mounted bolt catch. Stamped
matching numbers are present on the top cover, bolt carrier, triggerguard, magazine, gas cone, front sight base, and stock, with matching electro-penciled numbers on the bolt body and locking blocks. Fitted with
a smooth laminated pistol grip stock, with a double “eagle” proofs on the right side, resin handguard and a cupped stamped steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, scuffs and dings concentrated on the magazine and gas cylinder, and lighter handling marks and spotting overall.
The otherwise very fine stock shows minor chipping around the ramrod channel, sharp markings, and some dark spots and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3389
World War II Gustloff Werke “bcd” Code G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Two Extra Magazines - Serial no. 9370b, 7.92 mm
cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured early in Gustloff’s production run, using a fully machined receiver.
Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with the matching numbered cast and machined bolt carrier fitted with a solid
cocking knob and a catch on the right side, and a threaded muzzle with protector. With a laminated upper handguard and pistol
grip buttstock, the latter matching numbered on the underside with faint Waffenamt stamps on the left side and a cupped steel
buttplate. Includes two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, along with some light handling
marks. The stock is excellent, with some light scuffs and stains. The bolt catch is a bit sluggish, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000