This is an excellent example of a completely original and unaltered prewar G-41(M) rifle as manufactured by the Mauser factory. This style of rifle was produced by the Mauser factory in response to a request by the German Weapons office, in 1941 which stipulated that the rifle had to be a semi-automatic rifle but to be activated or cock in the style of the 98K bolt Acton rifle. Consequently these rifles don't not have the traditional sliding cocking handle on the right side of the receiver, but instead use the standard 98K style bolt handle to initially cock the rifle. These rifles employ the early "Bang gas trap" gas system that utilizes a muzzle cone on the end of the barrel to trap gas and cycle the rifle. As noted it is initially cocked like a 98K rifle, then during the cycling function this 98K style bolt handle/assembly is disengaged and the rifle functions from gas that is trapped in the muzzle cone which cycles an operating rod located under the barrel. The actual bolt is constructed in two pieces with a rotating bolt head with dual locking lugs, with a machined top cover. The cylindrical receiver is marked on top, with the small "Eagle 135" proof, over "G-41(M) over 1942" with the actual serial number of the rifle stamped on the left side of the integral rear sight base. It has the all machined trigger guard, machined extended ten round box magazine and machined barrel bands. It is fitted with the original WWII walnut stock with cupped steel butt plate and short walnut top hand guard. The left side of the butt stock is stamped with a "Eagle WaA135" Waffenamt proof with a smaller one on the underside and in the pistol grip area. Directly behind the pistol grip it is stamped with the rifle serial number. These are a very rare rifle today as they were produced very early on in WWII and saw considerable use throughout the war and were very time consuming and complicated to manufacture as the parts were machined and hand fitted with numerous parts used through out the rifle, especially in the gas system and receiver itself. Consequently surviving example today in this condition are very scarce.

Excellent overall with 99% of the original blue finish with some minor edge and high spot wear with some minor light spotting on the top cover. The stock and hand guard are both in excellent condition with clear, sharp proof marks throughout with no cracks or damage anywhere, showing only minor light pressure dents or handling marks in a couple of places behind the rear barrel band. The rifle has all matching numbered parts to include the stock. A truly extraordinary example of a very rare, totally original WWII G-41(M) semi-automatic rifle. Nearly impossible to improve upon.