GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FANTASTIC MATCHING GERMAN WWII G41, DUV 43, SEMI-AUTO RIFLE.DUVG41883G7.92MODERN; C&RCal. 7.92. 22-1/2" bbl. This tremendous all visible numbers matching G41 rifle was manufactured by Berlin Lubecker in 1943 and retains correct eagle over 214 proof on left side of receiver with firing proof on right side of receiver. Stock SN and cartouches are visible. The G41 loads by use of a charging clip into fixed magazine with the bolt locked to the rear. The large cone and shroud at the muzzle taps gas to function the action. Left side of stock bears hand inscribed initials "R.D.". This rifle includes and orig leather sling, and cleaning rod is present. Buttplate devoid of any markings on this laminated wood stock. Sold without reserve. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Fred Novy. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent with over 90% blued finish at receiver with about 60% forward of sling band thinning to a grey patina. Fixed magazine retains about 85% orig finish with bare metal at the high edges and somewhat thinning otherwise. Buttplate about 90% shiny, otherwise turning a grey patina. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Wood is extremely fine with some very minor chips and handling marks with initials as described above. Of all the G41's this cataloger has seen, this one is the best. 51661-2 JWK (6,000-8,000)