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LOT 1308
Excellent World War II German Berlin-Lubecker “duv 44” Code G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle
with ZF4 Sniper Scope, Manual and Scope Case - Serial no. 5984F, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue
finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Berlin-Lubecker on a rough forged receiver marked “G 43 duv 44” on the left. Hooded blade
front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200 meters. Both the receiver and bolt carrier are forged and machined,
with the manual catch on the right side of the carrier. Smooth pistol grip laminated stock with a cupped trapdoor buttplate.
Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier, bottom of the buttstock, and electro-penciled into the extractor.
Right side mounting rail fitted with a ZF4 scope. The left of the scope body is marked “K43/86939/ddx.(green triangle)” in
three lines. Unnumbered scope mount base with an “(eagle)/359” proof. Post war replacement magazine marked “MADE IN
DENMARK” on the floorplate. Includes a reproduction leather sling on the rifle, and a tan painted “jvb” code metal scope case
containing a carrying sling and an original K43 sniper manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish with some light cycling wear and a few areas of light freckling.
Replacement magazine retains 90% original black painted finish. Stock is also excellent with defined edges, a few light cracks
on either side of the front of the forend, and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Scope and mount are both excellent, with clear optics. Included scope case is fine, and the manual is good with some general age related wear.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1309
Very Scarce Late World War II Steyr-Daimler “bnz45” Code VG-98 Volksgewehr “Last Ditch” Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 7374, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 23 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured at the tail end of World War II, these “last ditch” VG-98 rifles (Volksgewehr/people’s rifle) are part of the “volkswaffen” (people’s weapons) series of weapons,
made to create greatly simplified substitutes for the conventional infantry weapons of the day to
arm the second and third line troops called up for the final defense of Germany. Stripped to the bone of all unneeded features and made with zero regard for aesthetics, speed of production and raw functionality as a weapon were the only concerns. While capable weapons, few VG variants caught
the eye of Allied trophy hunters or commercial exporters, frequently passed up for the (undeniably prettier and more iconic) Model K98k rifle, resulting in few examples being available stateside on the modern market. Blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight dovetail mounted on top of the receiver. Fitted with a late war unmarked half-length stock correctly without a handguard, barrel bands, or buttplate. Stamped trigger housing and floorplate. Crude cast bolt safety sleeve. Steyr “bnz45” code marked receiver ring, eagle and swastika proof on the left breech of the barrel, “(eagle)/623” proofed bolt handle, and “(eagle)/135” proofs on both the floorplate and trigger housing. Serial number “7374” marked on the left breech of the barrel, “4652” on top of the replacement bolt handle and bolt sleeve, with the remaining late war components of the rifle unserialized. Includes an original cross-hatched brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original blue finish on the barrel and receiver, 90% original phosphate finish on the bolt, floorplate and trigger housing with smooth brown patina on the balance. Stock is very fine with defined edges, some scattered dents and scratches, a minor crack behind the trigger guard, a few minor cracks at the rear of the buttstock, and a few scuffs concentrated on the left side. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1310
Voitlander “ddx” Code ZF4 Scope with Walther Proofed Mount and Wood Scope Case - Serial no. 59646. Outfitted for use with the K43/G43 line of rifles, with the left side of the scope body marked “Gw ZF.4/69646/ddx. (triangle)”. The scope has been installed in an “eagle/359” proofed mount, numbered “1933” on the
body with standard “fest”/”lose” marked locking
lever. A rubber eyepiece has been installed, with a
leather cap/cork plug combination lens protector
set. Includes a dark green painted wood scope
case.
CONDITION: Fine. The exterior of the scope tube
shows minor wear and spotting, with a matte gray
finish. The scope has been installed backwards on
the base, and the eye cup secured to the objective
lens with a tar or resin; optics are a bit hazy but
usable, with clear reticle. The case is very good,
with wear along the edge, cracking concentrated
around the hinge, and other handling marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
286 Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000