Manufactured in 1943 before the introduction of the G43 rifle, the G41 was one of the only production model semi-automatic rifles to use the "gas trap" system, as opposed to the gas port used on the G43, which has become the de-facto standard for gas-operated weaponry from World War II up through the modern day. The barrel has the standard blade front and tangent rear sights, the model and manufacturer markings on the left side of the finely machined receiver, machined metal dust cover, machined bolt carrier with a solid cocking knob, and a left side mounted bolt catch. Fitted with a smooth laminated pistol grip stock, with a double "eagle/Waffenamt" proof on the right side, resin handguard, cupped stamped steel buttplate, and a reproduction brown leather sling. The replacement magazine housing is numbered "83", with otherwise all matching visible remaining serial numbers including on the gas trap cone and underside of the buttstock.

Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish strongest on the bolt cover and rear sight assembly with some lighter areas of finish as applied from the factory, light edge wear and some smooth brown patina, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, some light to mild handling marks, and clear stampings. Mechanically excellent.