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Lot #3552
Lot #3554

Lot 3553: Two Nazi Military Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Nazi Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3553: Two Nazi Military Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Nazi Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) World War II Walther "ac/44" K43 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: K43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 7244
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 218
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with a rough cast and machined receiver marked "K43" and "ac/44" on the left side. The bolt carrier is fitted with a reinforcing web, hollow cocking handle and a right side catch, and the right side of the receiver is devoid of a scope mounting rail. Fitted with a replacement smooth pistol grip stock with a resin upper handguard and a cupped steel trapdoor buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good as assembled, with 40% of the blue on the barrel and bolt carrier, showing areas of brown patina, and a mixed color on the receiver, with mild handling marks and spotting overall. The stock is fine, with mixed numbers and mild dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



B) Mauser "byf 45" Code Kriegsmodell 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 98K-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/phosphate
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 7244
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 218
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and tangent rear sights, with "Mod. 98/byf 45" on the receiver ring, "byf" on the stamped trigger guard and floor plate, and a laminated pistol grip stock with faint Waffenamt stamps and a cupped buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine as assembled, with 90% plus of the original phosphate/blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina and mild handling marks and edge wear. The trigger guard and floorplate show some light color variations in their phosphate finish. The front barrel band is mixed numbered, and the serial number locations on the bolt have been polished due to restamping. The stock is excellent, with scuffs, stains and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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