VERY RARE PROTOTYPE VOIGTLÄNDER ZF4 SCOPE WITH “BURK” RANGING RETICLE.

SN 41539. Excellent condition ZF4 4X scope marked “Gw ZF4 Bu 41539 ddx.”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Has experimental graduated reticle as developed by the German Army Officer Hauptmann Burk in an attempt assist snipers to quickly estimate range. This experiment was tested at the Infantry School in Döberitz, but was ultimately unsuccessful and only a handful of these rare scopes remain. Included are a copy of the test report from the Döberitz School rejecting the sight and a letter from Döberitz to Burk confirming that only 15 G43 rifles so equipped had been made up by Walther and were available for issue for the trials. The “Bu” marked scopes are discussed at length on page 244 of Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitlers Garands” Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with two windage knob cover, as these prototypes were also fitted with two elevation windage-type knobs. Of note, there are several reproductions of the Burk reticle scope on the market. This one has been thoroughly examined and is unquestionably authentic. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains over 90% bluing. Some very minor scattered speckling. Optics are clear and the scope is mechanically functional. 4-53368 DW40 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3197

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3197	$0.00	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: Estimate should be $3,500-$5,000 VERY RARE PROTOTYPE VOIGTLÄNDER ZF4 SCOPE WITH “BURK” RANGING RETICLE. SN 41539. Excellent condition ZF4 4X scope marked “Gw ZF4 Bu 41539 ddx.”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Has experimental graduated reticle as developed by the German Army Officer Hauptmann Burk in an attempt assist snipers to quickly estimate range. This experiment was tested at the Infantry School in Döberitz, but was ultimately unsuccessful and only a handful of these rare scopes remain. Included are a copy of the test report from the Döberitz School rejecting the sight and a letter from Döberitz to Burk confirming that only 15 G43 rifles so equipped had been made up by Walther and were available for issue for the trials. The “Bu” marked scopes are discussed at length on page 244 of Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitlers Garands” Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with two windage knob cover, as these prototypes were also fitted with two elevation windage-type knobs. Of note, there are several reproductions of the Burk reticle scope on the market. This one has been thoroughly examined and is unquestionably authentic. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains over 90% bluing. Some very minor scattered speckling. Optics are clear and the scope is mechanically functional. 4-53368 DW40 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3197 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE PROTOTYPE VOIGTLÄNDER ZF4 SCOPE WITH “BURK” RANGING RETICLE.