Manufactured by Berlin-Lubecker (qve) on a rough forged receiver marked "K. 43 qve 45", with a single bolt guide, bolt carrier latch on the right side, hollow cocking knob, right side mounting rail, unthreaded muzzle, "gcb" code "K43" marked magazine, and cupped trapdoor buttplate. Hooded front sight and military tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1200. Matching serial number marked on the receiver, bolt carrier, and bottom of the buttstock.

Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some light handling marks, and some light freckling on the cocking knob. Magazine retains 85% original black painted finish. Stock is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with a few minor chips and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.