**GERMAN MG 42 MACHINE GUN ON DESERT TRIPOD WITH OPTIC (C&R).

SN 3775K. 8 mm. 21″ bbl. This MG 42 was manufactured in 1944 by Maget and comes on a Nazi marked Lafette tripod in desert tan paint with spare bolt box. Also included is desert tan painted ZF40 optic in its orig desert tan box. Also included are 5 orig WWII MG 34/42 belts. Bbl in gun is marked “dfb” (Gustloff) and SN 8137c. Bolt body is marked “A8425” with maker code “csd” and also “clc” with Nazi proof mark for Herder. Bolt head appears to be post war manufacture with stock number “12-121-2203”, and bolt does include bolt locking spring. Unnumbered top cover is marked “bpr” (Grossfuss), receiver marked on left side “NC” / “Mg 42” / “3775 k” / “CRA”. Top of receiver also marked with eagle / “WaA11” proof marks indicating manufacture by Maget. Front shroud assembly also marked “bpr” and “pg”. Bipod is marked “dfb 1943” with eagle / “4” proof mark. Underside of bolt locking collar marked with “cra” within a shield proof mark and marked on side “8549E” indicating it is a replacement. This tends to support that this gun was arsenal refinished. Feed tray is also marked “bpr” as is charging handle. This specimen has flip up rear anti aircraft sight attached to rear sight. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% dark blue refinish probably at arsenal. One can see some gouges under refinish particularly on top cover. Bolt locking collar is electropenciled “72,39” underneath refinish. Hand grip does not appear to be refinished and retains about 30% of its blued finish, the rest a gray patina. Eagle / “WaA518” is present. Orig wooden buttstock is sound and serviceable with some chips and handling marks. Bore has shiny rifling with some darkness in grooves. Muzzle has green verdigris in vent holes and some evidence of carbon buildup. Bolt face is fine with a small ring around firing pin hole. Tripod retains about 80% of its very light sand color paint. Tripod elevation gear assembly is marked “dar” with SN 1294 and has a blue finish. Oil brush cap not present. Optic exterior paint matches tripod perfectly and is marked “gug” and rubber eye cup is present, complete and just starting to get stiff; optic is clear. Optic box has a somewhat darker mustard tan paint that is 90% and is stenciled “M.G.Z.40” & marked “LUX” and does not include any additional accessories. Pads and straps are present and serviceable. This is a fine example of a WWII MG 42 complete on a the very stable ground tripod whose desert color paint indicates its use in North Africa. 4-51688 JWK43 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1033

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1033	$42,550.00	GERMAN MG 42 MACHINE GUN ON DESERT TRIPOD WITH OPTIC (C&R). SN 3775K. 8 mm. 21″ bbl. This MG 42 was manufactured in 1944 by Maget and comes on a Nazi marked Lafette tripod in desert tan paint with spare bolt box. Also included is desert tan painted ZF40 optic in its orig desert tan box. Also included are 5 orig WWII MG 34/42 belts. Bbl in gun is marked “dfb” (Gustloff) and SN 8137c. Bolt body is marked “A8425” with maker code “csd” and also “clc” with Nazi proof mark for Herder. Bolt head appears to be post war manufacture with stock number “12-121-2203”, and bolt does include bolt locking spring. Unnumbered top cover is marked “bpr” (Grossfuss), receiver marked on left side “NC” / “Mg 42” / “3775 k” / “CRA”. Top of receiver also marked with eagle / “WaA11” proof marks indicating manufacture by Maget. Front shroud assembly also marked “bpr” and “pg”. Bipod is marked “dfb 1943” with eagle / “4” proof mark. Underside of bolt locking collar marked with “cra” within a shield proof mark and marked on side “8549E” indicating it is a replacement. This tends to support that this gun was arsenal refinished. Feed tray is also marked “bpr” as is charging handle. This specimen has flip up rear anti aircraft sight attached to rear sight. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 95% dark blue refinish probably at arsenal. One can see some gouges under refinish particularly on top cover. Bolt locking collar is electropenciled “72,39” underneath refinish. Hand grip does not appear to be refinished and retains about 30% of its blued finish, the rest a gray patina. Eagle / “WaA518” is present. Orig wooden buttstock is sound and serviceable with some chips and handling marks. Bore has shiny rifling with some darkness in grooves. Muzzle has green verdigris in vent holes and some evidence of carbon buildup. Bolt face is fine with a small ring around firing pin hole. Tripod retains about 80% of its very light sand color paint. Tripod elevation gear assembly is marked “dar” with SN 1294 and has a blue finish. Oil brush cap not present. Optic exterior paint matches tripod perfectly and is marked “gug” and rubber eye cup is present, complete and just starting to get stiff; optic is clear. Optic box has a somewhat darker mustard tan paint that is 90% and is stenciled “M.G.Z.40” & marked “LUX” and does not include any additional accessories. Pads and straps are present and serviceable. This is a fine example of a WWII MG 42 complete on a the very stable ground tripod whose desert color paint indicates its use in North Africa. 4-51688 JWK43 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1033 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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**GERMAN MG 42 MACHINE GUN ON DESERT TRIPOD WITH OPTIC (C&R).