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Lot #446
Lot #448

Lot 447: WWII German Walther "ac/44" Code "Panel Cut" G43 Rifle with ZF4

Excellent and Desirable World War II German Walther "ac/44" Code "Panel Cut" G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 447: WWII German Walther "ac/44" Code "Panel Cut" G43 Rifle with ZF4

Excellent and Desirable World War II German Walther "ac/44" Code "Panel Cut" G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent and Desirable World War II German Walther "ac/44" Code "Panel Cut" G43 Semi-Automatic Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: G43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminate
Item Views: 2750
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 379
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is a mid-World War II Walther manufactured G43 sniper rifle, with the early type small milled oval panel area on the left side of the receiver below the rear sight marked "G.43" followed by the serial number "109b" of the second production block and "ac/44" code. Hooded blade front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated 1-12. The bolt carrier is fitted with a solid cocking handle and a bolt catch. Right side scope mounting rail, threaded muzzle, fitted with a smooth pistol grip laminated stock with a cupped trapdoor buttplate, Waffenamt stamp on the front of the pistol grip and left of the buttstock, matching serial number "109b" on the receiver, bolt carrier and stamped on the underside of the buttstock, "aye" code "G43" marked magazine, and wearing a period brown leather sling. Fitted with a period ZF4 scope in a reproduction mount, with the left of the scope tube marked in three lines "Gw ZF 4/72813/ddx." and a triangle next to "K 43". "Eagle/359" and "6073" marked on the reproduction scope mount. Includes reproduction leather/cork scope lens caps.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 90% plus original wartime blue and phosphate finishes overall. The magazine retains 90% original black painted finish. The stock is very fine with a few light handling marks and defined edges and stamps. Mechanically excellent. The included scope is very fine with slightly hazy optics.



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