*◊ VERY EARLY TROOP TRIALS PRODUCTION G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941.

SN 6346. Cal. 7.92 mm. Historically significant all matching early production G41 (W). This particular example is one of first guns made in the second block of 5,000 issued for testing by the German army in 1941 to compete against the Mauser G41 (M). Rifle has variant factory machined scope mount rails on receiver for the rarely seen “Zf40” 1.5X scope. Rifle is marked “G.41 (W) 6346 ac”, all metal parts are serial numbered to the receiver and marked “WaA359” as is the walnut stock. This nice example is all complete, mechanically sound and comes with an authentic war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall Good. Metal bluing is approximately 90+% with occasional patina and tiny pits at trigger guard, muzzle cone, magazine and buttplate. Walnut stock shows numerous small dings, scratches and handling marks. Phenlolic resin hand guard is serial numbered “6346” to the receiver and is in good condition. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. 4-53253 DW3 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3189

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
	3189	$6,900.00	◊ VERY EARLY TROOP TRIALS PRODUCTION G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941. SN 6346. Cal. 7.92 mm. Historically significant all matching early production G41 (W). This particular example is one of first guns made in the second block of 5,000 issued for testing by the German army in 1941 to compete against the Mauser G41 (M). Rifle has variant factory machined scope mount rails on receiver for the rarely seen “Zf40” 1.5X scope. Rifle is marked “G.41 (W) 6346 ac”, all metal parts are serial numbered to the receiver and marked “WaA359” as is the walnut stock. This nice example is all complete, mechanically sound and comes with an authentic war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall Good. Metal bluing is approximately 90+% with occasional patina and tiny pits at trigger guard, muzzle cone, magazine and buttplate. Walnut stock shows numerous small dings, scratches and handling marks. Phenlolic resin hand guard is serial numbered “6346” to the receiver and is in good condition. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. 4-53253 DW3 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3189 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 EARLY TROOP TRIALS PRODUCTION G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941.