SOLD - Scarce, Matching Gustloff Werke G.43 Rifle
| Year: | 1944 |
| Maker: | Gustloff Werke |
| Type: | G.43 |
| Caliber: | 8mm |
| Bore: | 8.5/10 |
| Condition: | ~85% |
Description
1/9/26 - This is a beautiful example of a scarce Gustloff Werke G.43 from 1944. This is an all matching rifle with clear serial numbers present on the receiver, bolt, carrier, lugs, bolt and stock. Additionally, the receiver holds Gustloff Werke's 'bcd *' manufacturers code with asterisk. On top of the rear bolt housing, you will find a 'E/WaAA44' stamp. The stock shows visible signs of a repair in the wood on the left side, just below the bolt carrier, along with some depressions and scrapes in the wood below the receiver on both the left and right sides. This rifle also comes with a hooded front sight, cleaning rod, and threaded muzzle. Original magazine with 'aye' maker mark, as well as a 'E/WaA845' and a 'G43' designation. The butt of this G.43 has an empty compartment with a fully operational trapdoor. Listing includes a light-brown reproduction sling, ink marked with 'K.43', and sporting a beautiful 'L & F' stamped buckle. Bore is shiny with strong rifling, and only minor frost.
Specifications
| Sold: | |
| Hold: | No |
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~85% |
| Bore: | 8.5/10 |
| Maker: | Gustloff Werke |
| Year: | 1944 |
| Type: | G.43 |
| Caliber: | 8mm |