1342 WWII GERMAN WALTHER (AC44) G43 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 129h. Bbl. 23 1/4". Blade front sight without protective hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1200m. Left side of the receiver has "G43", serial number, and "ac44" markings denoting a 1944 Walther mfg. Stamped matching numbers on the stock, bolt carrier, and bolt body. Matching electro-pencil numbers on the gas piston, locking lugs, and firing pin housing. Bolt housings show some scarring on the rails. Action is a bit sluggish when hand-cycled. Laminated stock set with left-side sling provisions. A cleaning rod is present. Underside of the pistol grip and the left side of the butt have proper Walther eagle "359" Waffenamts. Handguard is a bit loose. MAGS: 1-10 rd. marked "aye", eagle "WaA843" & "G43". CONDITION: handguard has a long crack on top; stock set otherwise shows scattered dings and handling wear. Metal retains 40% phosphate and blue with overall thinning to gray, edge wear, a large area of pitting on bbl., and scattered oxidation. Bore is dirty with scattered oxidation but may clean up better. (24-48/MJC). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.