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LOT 3422
Scarce World War II German Occupation Brunn/BRNO G24(t) Bolt Action Rifle - Serial
no. 397d, 7.92 mm cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1941, the G24(t) was the Czech Model 24
rifle as produced under control of occupation authorities for German military use. Blade front sight with detachable protective wings and tangent
rear sights, with “dou/41” and “eagle/A80” proofs on the receiver ring, and matching serial numbers on the straight bolt handle and smooth pistol grip stock. A brown
leather sling is included.
CONDITION: Fine, with 50% original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, spotting and wear. Heavier rust/oxidization is present on the buttplate, which has turned a rough
brown patina. The stock is very good, with chipping around the buttplate and a number of scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3421
World War II German Gustloff Werke “bcd” Code G43
Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 725, 7.92 mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate
stock. Manufactured early in Gustloff’s production run, using a fully machined receiver. Hooded blade front and
tangent rear sights, with the matching numbered cast and machined bolt carrier fitted with a solid cocking knob and a catch on
the right side, and a threaded muzzle with protector. With a laminated upper handguard and pistol grip buttstock, the latter matching
numbered on the underside with faint Waffenamt stamps on the left side, brown leather sling, and a cupped steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, mild spotting and light wear. The stock is fine as lightly sanded, with some
dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3420
World War II Austrian Steyr “Single Rune” “bnz/43” Code Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 6757, 7.92 mm cal., 24
inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1943, with a single “sig” rune on top of the receiver ring between
the “bnz.” manufacturer code and “43” date; this marking is chiefly associated with rifles manufactured using concentration camp
labor under Steyr supervision with the SS as the contractor. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with “bw” and “bnz/1” in a shield on the barrel, matching serial
numbers on the bolt components and triggerguard, and a matching numbered smooth pistol grip stock and handguard (internally numbered) with a cupped buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue, showing areas of brown patina, mild spotting, and a small amount of shallow pitting. The stock is fine, with cracks at the
butt and minor chips and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3419
Very Fine World War II German Berlin-Lubecker “qve 45”
Code K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 9003c, 7.92 mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
phosphate finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in 1945. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with a threaded muzzle (absent
thread protector), “eagle/214” proofs, cast and machined bolt carrier with hollow cocking knob and right side catch, and scope rail on the
right side of the receiver. The stock is numbered to match the rifle, with “ZF-K 43” stamped below the rail and a cupped steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 75% plus original blue and phosphate finish, with areas of mixed patina, scattered spotting and mild wear. The magazine has been
refinished with black paint, with a small amount of pitting. The stock is also very fine, with some scuffs and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3418
Late World War II German Mauser “byf
45” Code K98k Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with ZF41/1 Scope
- Serial no. 2807, 7.92 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, laminate stock. Manufactured by
Mauser in 1945, this rifle integrates a mounting block into the rear sight base for use with a ZF41 pattern long eye relief scope.
Intended as a shooting aid for a skilled infantryman, the long eye relief ZF41 scope gave a slight edge in long ranged shooting without adding bulk to
the weapon or overly compromising the soldier’s field of view or situational awareness as a full sized scope might. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with
“Mod.98/byf 45” on the receiver ring, matching numbered bolt, stamped furniture, and a smooth pistol grip stock with black leather sling and cupped buttplate. A ZF41/1 (originally a ZF40 scope and
later upgraded to 41/1 standard, “dow” maker code) scope is installed on the base with a “duv” marked ring set. A rubber muzzle cover is included.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue and phosphate finish, showing mild scratches and dings overall, and a few areas of brown patina on the phosphate components. The stock is fine, with mild scuffs
and dents overall. Optics are slightly hazy, with a strong reticle. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500