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Lot 1658: Berlin-Lubecker G 43 Rifle 7.92 mm Mauser

World War II German K-43 (duv) Code Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope and Mount

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1658: Berlin-Lubecker G 43 Rifle 7.92 mm Mauser

World War II German K-43 (duv) Code Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope and Mount

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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World War II German K-43 (duv) Code Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Sniper Scope and Mount

Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker
Model: G 43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is a very fine example of a WWII German K43 rifle that was produced by Berlin-Lubecker firm in 1944 that is fitted with a WWII ZF4 sniper scope and non-matching mount. This was the standard G/K43 type semi-automatic rifle used throughout WWII. The receiver is stamped "G43/duv44/1955", followed by a single "eagle/214" proof". The bolt carrier has the latch on the right side and the solid cocking knob on the left side. It has the military style front blade and the military tangent rear sight graduated form 100-2000 meters. It is fitted with the late-war pattern laminate stock and red plastic handguard. The buttstock has a faint double "eagle/214 Waffenamt" proof on the right side and a single very small "214" Waffenamt proof in the pistol grip area. The serial number "1955" is stamped on the underside of the stock. It is fitted with a WWII ZF4 sniper scope and mount. The scope is late-war version that has the matte blued type finish that is marked on the right side "K43/80592/ddx" that is fitted with the standard German three post reticle and a rubber eyepiece. The mount has an all blued finish that is stamped with a "eagle/359" Waffenamt proof in the center. It has a blued locking lever correctly marked "fest" and "lose". The mount is etched numbered, "2875" towards the front end. The scope comes with a set of leather/wooden plug lens caps. It is complete with a aye code "K43" marked magazine, original cleaning rod and front sight cover.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 95% of the original late blued finish overall with edge and high spot with blue loss on the top edges of the action cover and exposed area of the barrel band/barrel area. The rear tab on the sliding dust cover has broken off and it has slightly gouged the rear front edge of the action cover. The scope and mount retain 90% plus of their late war blued finish with clear sharp markings. The optics are clear and the reticle is intact. The lightly varnished stock is in very fine condition with a nice color overall with clear markings showing handling marks, scratches and light gouges in some area. Correction: The stock is correctly numbered "1955" matching to the rifle.



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