GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
ORIGINAL DESERT TAN MGZ40 OPTICAL SIGHT AND GÜRTFULLER 41 BELT LOADER.Orig WWII German belt loader is in its orig field gray metal can, loader is marked Gürtfuller 41 with Nazi proof marks. Scarce and sought after orig desert tan painted optic is also in its orig can and is marked "cme". Interior of can is field gray as is appropriate, exterior can latch bears makers mark "frn 43", exterior of can stenciled M.G.Z 40 with hand textile marked 5289. Optic can retains amber and red cloud filters and orig padding. Optic is clear, leveling bubbles are intact, this optic appears fully serviceable. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader is in very fine condition with the hopper turning a very pleasing brown patina on the interior and retaining a deep lustrous blue on the exterior. Mechanism appears to be serviceable. Exterior of can fine with orig greenish/gray finish over red primer. Optic retains over 90% of its orig tan paint with clear markings, can retains about 85% of its orig tan paint over red primer with gray metal turning a brown patina otherwise. This is a very attractive set particularly if one is an enthusiast of the Afrika Korps. 43475-1126 JWK73 (2,000-2,500)