*◊ WALTHER 8MM K43 RIFLE.

*◊ WALTHER 8MM K43 RIFLE. SN 5211c. Cal. 8mm. Exceptional example of late 1945 Walther produced K43 rifle. Receiver marked on left side “K43 ac45 5211c”. All metal parts match and exhibit the late hasty rough finish typical of this time in the war. Bolt carrier lacks the earlier hold open latch. Stock is exceptional, and has single sharp WaA 359 proof on left butt, wrist and additional WaA C10 on bottom. Handguard additionally is proofed WaA C10. Both pieces exhibit late war chatter marks. Rifle comes with good condition, serviceable, authentic WWII sling, several small replacement parts in the buttstock. Orig WWII sight hood and cleaning rod. Magazine is marked “gcb” and “K43”. This exact rifle appears in color as the third rifle from the top on the inside cover of Darrin Weaver’s 2001 Hitler’s Garands. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall condition of mixed late war blued and phosphate parts is 99%. Bolt carrier shows little wear. Stock has few light scratches. Magazine is excellent. 4-53257 DW27 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3112	$6,325.00	◊ WALTHER 8MM K43 RIFLE. SN 5211c. Cal. 8mm. Exceptional example of late 1945 Walther produced K43 rifle. Receiver marked on left side “K43 ac45 5211c”. All metal parts match and exhibit the late hasty rough finish typical of this time in the war. Bolt carrier lacks the earlier hold open latch. Stock is exceptional, and has single sharp WaA 359 proof on left butt, wrist and additional WaA C10 on bottom. Handguard additionally is proofed WaA C10. Both pieces exhibit late war chatter marks. Rifle comes with good condition, serviceable, authentic WWII sling, several small replacement parts in the buttstock. Orig WWII sight hood and cleaning rod. Magazine is marked “gcb” and “K43”. This exact rifle appears in color as the third rifle from the top on the inside cover of Darrin Weaver’s 2001 Hitler’s Garands. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall condition of mixed late war blued and phosphate parts is 99%. Bolt carrier shows little wear. Stock has few light scratches. Magazine is excellent. 4-53257 DW27 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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