This is a very desirable example of a late WWII Nazi VG1 bolt action rifle that was produced in the last months of the Third Reich by the Walther factory. These rifles represented the Nazi's final attempts to manufacture a simple but serviceable weapon for the Volksturm. These rifles were to capitalize on the traditional turning and drilling operators for rifle production, hence the round bar stock receiver, bolt and barrel group. The remaining parts are all stampings or welded operations. This rifle is marked on the left side of the receiver with "VG1 45 ac 3133" and no other markings. The late war beech stock is also unmarked and has a simple flat sheet metal buttplate, cross-bolt and simple sling ring on the left front of the forearm. The rifle is fitted with a basic straight, rough turned barrel that has a simple round turned post front sight that is dove tailed into the top of the barrel, with the rear sight made from a simple stamped sheet metal plate that has been fitted to the front of the receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with a small "Eagle 359" factory proof and large single eagle firing proof on top of the rear section of the barrel and front portion of the receiver. Instead of the typical K98 box magazine, this rifle uses the standard K43 magazine, that is marked on the side "gcb/WaA892/K43". It is complete with a simple canvas sling. These VG1 rifles are fairly scarce today and this variation is discussed on page 158 of "Desperate Measures" by Darrin Weavers.

Excellent with 95% original late war blued finish remaining with wear on the edges and high spots overall, thinning on the top and sides of the receiver. The bolt also shows the later war rough turned exterior finish with a thin phosphate finish, thinning on the bolt body from actually cycling the bolt. The stock is also in excellent condition showing many pressure dents, dings and scratches from light field use and handling over the years. A very nice example of a scarce and highly desirable late war VG1 bolt action rifle.