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LOT 1416
World War II German Berlin-Lubecker
“duv 43” Code G.41(W) Semi-Automatic Rifle -
Serial no. 1940b, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue
finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1943, prior to the introduction of the G.43 rifle. The G.41 was one of the only
production model semi-automatic rifles to use the “gas trap” pattern of gas operating system, as opposed to the gas port used on the G.43, which
has largely become the de-facto standard for automatic-action shoulder fired small arms from World War II up to the modern day. Features a hooded
blade front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight (graduated from 100 to 1,200 meters), “G.41” marked, “duv 43” coded, and “eagle/214” proofed receiver,
and “eagle/214” proofs on smaller components. Matching visible serial numbers on the bolt carrier, dust cover, gas chamber, and gas nozzle, with mixed non-matching numbers on the trigger housing and
magazine. Fitted with a replacement polymer handguard and a laminate birch stock with part of a matching “940/b” serial number on the underside of the butt.
CONDITION: Very good as assembled (see above), retaining 50% plus original blue finish on the barreled action with scattered light edge wear, thinning on the balance with a mix of grey and brown patinas, some scattered
minor visible patches of spotting/freckling, and scattered minor handling marks. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous light compression marks, dark staining, and a duffel bag cut under the lower band.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1417
World War II German Walther “ac 44” Code G43
Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 234h, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Walther on a rough forged receiver marked “G43” with the
serial number and “ac 44” on the left. Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from
1-12. The bolt carrier is fitted with a reinforcing web, hollow cocking handle, and a bolt catch. Right side mounting rail. Fitted
with a smooth pistol grip laminated stock with a Waffenamt stamp on the front of the pistol grip and left of the buttstock, and matching serial
number “234” stamped on the underside of the buttstock, with a cupped steel trapdoor buttplate. Matching serial number marked on the receiver and bolt carrier. Fitted
with an “awj” code “K43” marked magazine with Waffenamt stamp and hand numbered “8542” on the bottom. Includes a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original combination blue/phosphate finish with a few areas of light surface freckling and smooth brown patina. Magazine retains 90% original black painted finish. Stock is
very fine with defined edges, some scratches and handling marks, and crisp stamps. Safety lever slightly bent, unable to engage, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1418
World War II German Walther “ac/44” Code
K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope -
Serial no. 7459k, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate
finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Walther (ac) in 1944. Features hooded blade front and adjustable
tangent rear sights, “K43” and “ac/44” code marked on the left of the “eagle/359” proofed rough forged receiver, and a rough forged and machined
“eagle/359” proofed bolt carrier with hollowed cocking handle and included bolt catch tab. Matching visible serial numbers on the receiver and
bolt carrier, along with matching “459” partials electro-stenciled onto the locking lugs. Fitted with a laminate birch handguard and stock with a
faint “eagle/swastika/WaA” proof on the underside, along with a “aye” code, “eagle/WaA843” proofed, and “K43” marked magazine. Topped off with a “dow” code and “ZF K 43” marked ZF4 4x scope on a
reproduction “eagle/214” proofed throw-lever rail mount base.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% plus original phosphate and 60% plus original blue finishes with scattered light patches of spotting/freckling, light edge wear, dried varnished on the buttplate, some dried grease in
protected areas, and light handling marks. The stock is also fine as sanded and varnished with scattered light chipping and scrapes in the varnish finish. Mechanically excellent. The scope is very fine with scattered light patches of
spotting on the body and mostly clear optics, with a mount that is stuck to the receiver rail.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000