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Lot 1508: World War II Nazi 'qve 45' Code K-43 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

World War II Nazi "qve 45" Code K-43 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Lot 1508: World War II Nazi 'qve 45' Code K-43 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

World War II Nazi "qve 45" Code K-43 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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World War II Nazi "qve 45" Code K-43 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker
Model: K-43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 2067
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 323
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Produced by Berlin-Lubecker (qve) on a rough forged receiver. The receiver markings are "Eagle/ 214" Waffenamt proof, serial number, "K. 43, qve 45". It was manufactured with the single bolt guide, bolt carrier latch on the right side, hollow cocking knob, right side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle and an "aye" code magazine. Hooded front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. The stock is made of laminated wood, and the upper handguard is walnut, with a checkered cupped buttplate. Equipped with a ZF-4 scope, "dow" code, serial number "25022" with quick-detach base, and a German-language instruction manual in the buttstock compartment.

Rating Definition:

Fine metal, refinished wood, with 70% of the original blue/phosphate finish, with spotting, light pitting, and mild handling marks. Stock has been sanded, stained, and refinished, with scattered pressure dents and a few small areas of fill. Scope mount is fine. Optics are slightly hazy, with a dent on the sun shield. Mechanically fine.



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