This is a fine example of a early WWII German G-41(M) rifle as manufactured by the Mauser factory. These rifles were produced in 1941/42 in response to the request by the German Weapons office, for a semi-automatic rifle. These rifles used the early "Bang" gas trap gas system that utilizes a muzzle cone on the end of the barrel to trap gas and cycle the action in a semi-automatic mode. Initially the action had to be charged using a 98K style bolt action function, instead of the traditional sliding cocking handle, which was then disengaged and the rifle functions in a normal gas-operated style using the gas trapped in the muzzle cone, to actually cycle the operating rod located under the barrel. The 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 rear sight base. The walnut stock is fitted with a cupped steel butt plate and short walnut top handguard. These are a very scarce today, as they were produced in very small numbers, early on in WWII when the Mauser factory was using the time consuming all machined parts and components with most of these rifles seeing considerable use throughout the war, especially on the eastern front.