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. Blade front and tangent rear sights, the former on the matching numbered gas assembly and the latter on the finely machined receiver, machined metal dust cover, and a machined bolt carrier with a solid cocking knob and a left side mounted bolt catch. Fitted with a matching numbered smooth laminated pistol grip stock, with a double "eagle" proofs on the right side, resin handguard and a cupped stamped steel buttplate. A "dot" code bayonet with "dot/43" scabbard is included. Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection

Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, minor spotting and light handling marks. The refinished stock is very good, with a duffel cut visible under the mid band and a few scratches and dings overall. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet shows mild wear and spotting.