This is a very fine example of an 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. They used a version of the "Bang" gas trap gas system, with 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)/1942" with the actual serial number of the rifle stamped on the left rear side of the receiver. The walnut stock is fitted with a cupped steel buttplate and short walnut top handguard. The left side of the buttstock has Nazi "Eagle/WaA135" Waffenamt proof with that same, but smaller proof on the pistol grip area and the serial number 12238 stamped on the underside of the stock. 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.

Very fine with 75% of the original blue finish with wear on the edges and high spots with blue loss on the box magazine, and on the action cover and barrel bands. The stock and handguard are both fine showing numerous light pressure dents, dings and scratches. The proofs are clear and distinct with an old crack/repair directly behind the pistol grip. It has visible matching numbers. A solid example of a scarce early WWII G41(M) semi-automatic rifle.