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LOT 603
Extremely Rare Sport-System Dittrich
(SSD) Model PTR44 Semi-Automatic
Rifle with Case and Scope - Serial no.
0785, 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cal., 16 inch
round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured about 2010 by Sport-System Dittrich
of Germany and imported by PTR-91 Incorporated of Connecticut, this is a very scarce and
desirable semi-automatic commercial copy of the WWII German MP43/44 Sturmgewehr assault
rifle. Appropriate adjustments have been made for closed bolt, semi-auto only operation; otherwise,
the design hews as close as reasonably possible to the vintage Sturmgewehr. Quantities are limited,
with only about 200 believed to have been imported into the USA due to the limitations on production and importation. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the serial number and “PTR44” on the left side of the stamped sheet metal frame, and “MADE IN GERMANY BY SSD for PTR91 Inc. Farmington, CT USA” on the right side of the frame, which is fitted with a spot-welded scope rail in emulation of some known wartime StGs which were equipped with ZF4 sniper scopes. Fitted with a pair of ribbed pistol grips and a hardwood buttstock with ribbed naked butt and steel reinforced toe and heel. Includes a hard case, five extra magazines, scope mount, and a reproduction ZF4 scope with “Kurz Patr.” marking, indicating calibration for the 7.92 kurz round. The MP43/44 showed the world how effective intermediate cartridges could be at true combat ranges, a concept that would be seen throughout the Cold War and into modern conflicts across the globe. These semi-automatic versions are a civilian version of the genesis of the modern assault rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with a few minor handling marks and a safety drag
line. Stock is very fine with a few minor dings and dents. Mechanically excellent. A scarce opportunity to own a limited production and collectible version of a World War II German MP43/44 Sturmgewehr assault rifle.
Estimate: 10,000 - 16,000
a conical recoil booster/flash hider, flip up blade front and tangent rear sights, metal bipod, trigger pack with bakelite grips, and wooden buttstock. Includes a wooden case, extra belts, canvas clip on brass casing catcher, canvas cover, a cleaning kit, 7.62x51 conversion parts, two “HK” marked 7.62x51 drums, four 8mm Mauser drums in two drum carriers, a set of anti-aircraft sights, and two 7.62x51 barrels in barrel sheaths. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% blue/black finish with limited handling marks, dings and scratches, and a couple small patches of surface oxidation. Stock is fine with a couple cracks and wire reinforcing wrap. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are all very good to very fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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LOT 604
BRP Corp MG42SA Semi-Automatic Rifle with Crate and Accessories - Serial no. 48b, 8 mm Mauser cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/black finish, hardwood stock, plastic grips. Manufactured using a combination of original military and new manufactured parts, this is a semi- automatic copy of the infamous MG42. The MG42 is one of the most iconic weapons of World War II. Known for its high rate of fire, it quickly became known as “Hitler’s Buzzsaw”. After World War II, the MG42 continues to see active combat in conflicts across the globe. Fitted with