*◊ WALTHER 8MM VG1 RIFLE.

*◊ WALTHER 8MM VG1 RIFLE. SN 2994. Cal. 8mm. Last ditch WWII, simplified bolt action rifle, manufactured by Walther Werke, Zella-Mehlis, intended to arm the People’s Militia. This VG1 is exceptionally scarce retaining 99% of its orig bluing and phosphating. All matching to include simplified bolt. Left receiver is marked “VG1 45 ac 2994”. Top receiver and bbl bears Eagle/N commercial proof marks. Bolt body has “dfb” manufacturer’s code. Comes with an unmarked purpose-made late war simplified web sling and very good condition “aye” K43 magazine. This exact gun appears on p. 144 of Darrin Weaver’s Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm. Absolutely extraordinary VG1 that would be the centerpiece of any late war collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near unissued. Bore is excellent. Hardwood stock shows just a couple of light scratches and is in excellent condition. 4-53259 DW18 (10,000-15,000)

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
	3138	$12,650.00	◊ WALTHER 8MM VG1 RIFLE. SN 2994. Cal. 8mm. Last ditch WWII, simplified bolt action rifle, manufactured by Walther Werke, Zella-Mehlis, intended to arm the People’s Militia. This VG1 is exceptionally scarce retaining 99% of its orig bluing and phosphating. All matching to include simplified bolt. Left receiver is marked “VG1 45 ac 2994”. Top receiver and bbl bears Eagle/N commercial proof marks. Bolt body has “dfb” manufacturer’s code. Comes with an unmarked purpose-made late war simplified web sling and very good condition “aye” K43 magazine. This exact gun appears on p. 144 of Darrin Weaver’s Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm. Absolutely extraordinary VG1 that would be the centerpiece of any late war collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near unissued. Bore is excellent. Hardwood stock shows just a couple of light scratches and is in excellent condition. 4-53259 DW18 (10,000-15,000) 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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