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LOT 421
Exceptional World War II German Walther “ac/45” Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scope -
LOT 422
World War II German Mauser “ar/44” Code
K98k Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with ZF41 Scope - Serial no. 5752i, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 23
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Serial no. 3555c, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, laminate stock.
Manufactured by Walther (ac) on a rough forged receiver marked “K43 ac/45” on the left (the “45” is beneath the
stock line). Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. The bolt carrier has a hollow cocking
handle and lacks provision for a bolt catch. Right side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle, “eagle/359” proofed components, and cupped trapdoor
buttplate. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip laminated stock with “eagle/WaA359” stamp on the pistol grip, and “eagle/359” stamps on the left and bottom of the buttstock. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier and bolt. The magazine is marked “aye”, “WaA843” (Olympia Office Machine Works, Erfurt) and “K43” on the side.
The left of the reproduction scope body is marked “Gw ZF4/41976/ddx.” ahead of a triangle, and the scope mount has an “eagle/214” stamped on it. Includes a leather sling, reproduction scope lens covers, and an extra firing pin and extra extractor inside the butt compartment.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retains 98% plus original blue and phosphate finishes overall. The magazine retains 90% original black painted finish. The stock is also excellent, with a few mild dents. Mechanically excellent. The included reproduction scope is very fine with crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Mauser manufacturer code and date “ar/44” marked on top of the
receiver ring and “Mod.98” marked on the left of the receiver. Hooded blade front sight and tangent rear sights, with an integral mounting
rail on the rear sight base. The included 1.5x ZF41 scope is marked “+/cxn/118719” and “Z.F.41.” on the tube and is mounted on a quick-release base with Waffenamt proofs and marked “K98k-ZF.41” on the rear surface. Mounted with a laminate pistol grip stock with milled fittings and a cupped steel buttplate. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, bolt and its components, barrel bands, underside of the handguard and inside of the stock channel,
with “86” on the cleaning rod. Includes a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% arsenal refurbished blue finish with a few small patches of minor pitting
visible underneath the finish. The stock is fine as arsenal refinished, with some light handling marks.
Mechanically excellent. The scope and mount are very fine, with crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 423
Excellent World War II German Walther “ac/45” Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 5036a, 7.92
mm Mauser cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by Walther (ac) on a rough forged receiver marked
“K43 ac/45” on the left. Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. The bolt carrier has a
hollow cocking handle and lacks provision for a bolt catch. Right side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle, “eagle/359” proofed components, “gcb” code “K43” marked magazine, and cupped trapdoor buttplate. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip laminated stock with “eagle/359” stamp on the pistol grip, left and bottom of the buttstock. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier and bolt.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original combination late war blue/phosphate finish with a mix of brown patina and some rough cast areas. The magazine retains 20% original black painted finish. The stock is also excellent with some light handling marks, a chipped section to the left of the magazine well, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500