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LOT 3360
World War II German “dot/1942” Code Brno Model
G33/40 Mauser Bolt Action Mountain Carbine - Serial no. 4780B, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 19 1/2
inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1942 during the German Occupation of Czechoslovakia for issue to the German Gebirgsjaeger
mountain troopers. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with “eagle/63” and “eagle/swastika” markings on the “dot/1942” marked receiver. Matching serial numbers
visible on the receiver, bolt handle and stock.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, numerous small dings on either side of the barrel, and scattered light pitting on the buttplate indicative of use in snow. Stock is fine with scattered scratches and handling marks, and a large chip visible on the right of the pistol grip. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3361
Exceptional World War II German Berlin-Lubecker “qve 45” Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 7394E,
8 mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Berlin-
Lubecker (qve) on a rough forged receiver marked “K. 43 qve 45”, with a single bolt guide, bolt carrier latch on the right side,
hollow cocking knob, right side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle, “gcb” code “K43” marked magazine, and cupped trapdoor buttplate. Hooded front
sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier, and bottom of
the buttstock.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some light handling marks, and some light freckling on the cocking knob. Magazine retains 85% original black painted finish. Stock is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with a few minor chips and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3362
Rare Czechoslovakian Pre-
World War II Holek Automat Semi-Automatic Sporting Rifle -
Serial no. 586, 8 cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This finely crafted pre-
World War II semi-automatic commercial rifle is similar in operation to the Czech ZB-26 light machine gun, designed by a member of the same
family, Emmanuel Holek, who most notably designed ZH-29 semi-automatic rifle while working at Brno prior to starting his own gun company. The rifle utilizes a tipping bolt actuated by a gas
piston running beneath the barrel, and with a detachable spring loaded box magazine. Disassembly is easily performed through removal of a locking pin at the rear of the action. It has a drift adjustable blade
front and notch rear sight. The left breech area of the barrel is marked “586” followed by proofmark and the year “39” (1939), and “8x57” on the right. The top rear of the receiver is marked with a circled Holek
company logo above “ORIGINAL/HOLEK/AUTOMAT” in three lines. Serial number “141” marked underneath the receiver, with the full and partial matching serial number marked on various components. A silver plaque
inscribed with a crown above initials “N.V” is located on the underside of the buttstock.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% original high polish blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. Scattered light pitting visible on the sides of the bright magazine. Stock is also fine as professionally refinished, with some light handling marks, a small repaired crack visible on the left of the forend, a filled in repair visible at the bottom front of the buttstock just behind the trigger guard, and crisp recut checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is a rare example of a high quality pre-World War II Czechoslovakian semi-automatic Holek sporting rifle that would make a fine addition to any advanced firearms collection!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3363
Venezuelan Contract Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 Semi- Automatic Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. 6997, 7 mm Mauser cal., 23 inch round bbl., black finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1949-1956 as part of the Venezuelan contract, with a Venezuelan crest marked on the top of the receiver. It has matching serial numbers, one-line FN address on the right of the receiver, slotted, detachable muzzle brake, bayonet lug, battle sights, and pistol grip stock with “FUERZAS ARMADAS/VENEZUELA” stamp on the right, sling swivels, and a ribbed buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original black finish with smooth brown patina on the muzzle brake and some light handling marks. Stock is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered light scratches and a few small chips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250 211