This is a representative example of an early WWII G41(M) rifle manufactured in 1942. This was an early German armaments attempt to develop and produce a semi-automatic rifle. The design used a complicated, conventional bolt action and a semi-automatic rifle action design along with a "Bang" gas trap system. In the semi-automatic operation the bolt served as a non-reciprocating charging handle, chambering the first round and cocking the striker, but in event of a gas system failure the operator could continue to fire the weapon like a conventional bolt action rifle. This design was produced for a couple years before the German Armaments ministry completely switched over the Walther G41 and later G/K43 systems. The top of the receiver is stamped "G41(M)/1942" with the standard Mauser "Eagle/135" Waffenamt proof on various parts and components. All external serial numbers are matching with the exception of the bolt which is numbered "1817". The barrel is fitted with a standard blade front sight with a sheet metal sight cover and a tangent rear sight graduated from "1-12". It is fitted with a standard pistol grip walnut stock, a short mid-length walnut handguard and a cupped steel buttplate. The only marking on the replaced buttstock rear is "1063", and this has been restamped at a later time. Includes a leather sling.

Fair as assembled (bolt and buttstock renumbered) with traces of the original blue finish. Displaying areas of pitting on the receiver, bolt and bolt handle as well as general handling marks and areas of mild spotting. The stock is fair as repaired at the wrist with small indentations and scratches throughout. Mechanically fine.