*EXTRAORDINARY AND RARE J.P. SAUER & SOHN (CODE “ce”) VOLKSSTURM GEWEHR VG1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 18. Cal 8mm. Scarce Last Ditch WWII, simplified bolt action rifle manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, intended to arm the Peoples Militia (Volkssturm). This Walther designed VG1 is exceptionally rare as only two or three known examples by this maker that have survived WW2. Fitted with 20-1/2 inch round bbl, post front sight and fixed 100 meter rear notch. Left receiver is marked “VG1 45 ce 18”. The crude bolt is also numbered “18” to match the receiver and coded “dfb” for Gustloff-Werke, a supplier of bolt forging. Unmarked hardwood slab stock has blued stamped metal buttplate. Accompanied by an original un-marked purpose made late war simplified web sling and a proper blued late war “avx” code magazine. PROVENANCE: This exact gun is referenced on page 151 of Darrin Weaver’s “Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm”. CONDITION: Very fine and remains in virtually unissued condition with excellent original blue finish and an excellent hardwood stock showing only the slightest handling marks. Bore and bolt face are equally fine. Absolutely extraordinary VG1 that would be the centerpiece of any serious late war collection. 4-53678 JWD100 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1140

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
	1140	$9,200.00	EXTRAORDINARY AND RARE J.P. SAUER & SOHN (CODE “ce”) VOLKSSTURM GEWEHR VG1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 18. Cal 8mm. Scarce Last Ditch WWII, simplified bolt action rifle manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, intended to arm the Peoples Militia (Volkssturm). This Walther designed VG1 is exceptionally rare as only two or three known examples by this maker that have survived WW2. Fitted with 20-1/2 inch round bbl, post front sight and fixed 100 meter rear notch. Left receiver is marked “VG1 45 ce 18”. The crude bolt is also numbered “18” to match the receiver and coded “dfb” for Gustloff-Werke, a supplier of bolt forging. Unmarked hardwood slab stock has blued stamped metal buttplate. Accompanied by an original un-marked purpose made late war simplified web sling and a proper blued late war “avx” code magazine. PROVENANCE: This exact gun is referenced on page 151 of Darrin Weaver’s “Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm”. CONDITION: Very fine and remains in virtually unissued condition with excellent original blue finish and an excellent hardwood stock showing only the slightest handling marks. Bore and bolt face are equally fine. Absolutely extraordinary VG1 that would be the centerpiece of any serious late war collection. 4-53678 JWD100 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1140 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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*EXTRAORDINARY AND RARE J.P. SAUER & SOHN (CODE “ce”) VOLKSSTURM GEWEHR VG1 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.