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Lot #3535
Lot #3537

Lot 3536: Walther G43 Rifle 7.92 mm Mauser

Desirable World War II Early Walther G43 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original ZF4 Sniper Scope and Walther Mount

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 3536: Walther G43 Rifle 7.92 mm Mauser

Desirable World War II Early Walther G43 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original ZF4 Sniper Scope and Walther Mount

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War II Early Walther G43 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original ZF4 Sniper Scope and Walther Mount

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: G43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: phosphate
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 27693
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an excellent example of an earlier/ mid-WWII German Army issue, Walther G43 semi-automatic sniper rifle that is complete with an original WWII ZF4 Sniper scope and Walther proofed G43 scope mount. This specific rifle has the earlier G43 markings that were used during the early part of 1944 production. These were the standard, mid/late war German sniper rifles intended to replace the K98 sniper rifles. It has the earlier rough forged single bolt guide receiver that is marked on the left side "G43/ 709L/ac 44", with a single "eagle/359" Waffenamt proof on the right side. It is fitted with the rough forged bolt carrier that has the hold-open latch with the cocking handle on the left side. It has the stamped action cover with the sliding dust cover on top and a single Waffenamt proof on the rear end. Fitted with an original (non-matching) Walther production scope mount correctly marked "fest" and "lose" on the locking lever. It has a single Eagle/359 Waffenamt proof on the side with the serial number "4056" milled/etched on the front end. It is fitted with a correct wartime "ZF4" sniper scope that is marked "Gw/Z F 4/36679/ddx", indicating it was manufactured by the Voigtlander and Sohns company. It has the standard tangent rear sight and blade front sight (absent the front sight hood). The rifle is fitted with a correct wartime laminated stock with a smooth cupped buttplate and a early resin impregnated laminated handguard. The left side of stock has a partial "eagle/359" proof with a smaller one inside the pistol grip. This excellent G43 sniper rifle is complete with an original blued cleaning rod and a correct WWII "aye/K43" marked magazine.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 98% of the original wartime mixed phosphate/blued finish with only edge and high spot wear. The stock is also excellent, with only minor handling marks and scratches in a few places. The scope and mount both retain 98% of their original blued finish overall with clear sharp optics. The rifle has matching numbered parts, except for the scope mount. This is an excellent WWII Walther G43 Sniper rifle with original scope mount and scope.



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