January 23rd 2016 Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/22/2016
7.92x57mm, barrel length 19.29". All matching. All of these carbines were manufactured at the Brno factory in Czechoslovakia. Germany took over the arms manufacturing plant in Brno to produce this model which is basically a variation of the VZ33. This rifle has the DOT factory code with Waffenampt stamp and dated 1942 on receiver bridge. Left side of framed is stamped "G.33/40". This model featured blued metal with laminate stock and hand guard, military rear sight, hooded front sight, cleaning rod, cupped butt plate with the distinctive steel protecting plate on left side of stock. Bolt has Waffenampt stamp and is stamped "K6" and is stamped to match receiver number. The floor plate and trigger guard are brown patina. The frame and bolt retain approx 75-80% of original blue, blending with patina. Rear sight adjustment still has traces of fire blue. Barrel has generous amount of original blue turning patina, as does fore-end cap and barrel band. It has original cleaning rod, leather sling. Wood is excellent, original finish, with a few minor abrasions. Fine bore and action. The Model 33/40 carbine is an extremely difficult to find rifle in fine condition, as many of these were issued to the German Mountain Infantry. This is one of the finest condition examples of this scarce rifle one could hope for. Fine shiny bore. Botl is stamped with matching serial number.