SPECTACULAR EARLY ZFG42 SCOPE AND EARLY STRADDLE MOUNT DEVELOPED FOR THE FIRST PATTERN FG42 RIFLE.

SN 10V113. Once in a generation opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made ZFG42 scope and straddle mount. Another example of this set in the APG collection is illustrated on page 220 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitler’s Garands. This scope, made with a brass body, is in very good condition, with 3 post reticle. Marked “ZFG42 Fl52973 ddx. 10V 113”,which is 64 scopes away from the one illustrated in the book. The “V” indicates “experimental” or “trials” piece. The heavy machined steel mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound, and marked on the rear “auf”, “zu”, and on the left side “FG42 No1003”, which represents the orig rifle it was mated to. Unlike the example from APG, this mount has its orig tightening lever. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. These scopes & mounts are only found in government museums or in the most advanced private collections. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. 4-53365 DW37 (12,000-25,000) – Lot 3193

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
	3193	$18,975.00	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: Estimate should be $12,000-$25,000 SPECTACULAR EARLY ZFG42 SCOPE AND EARLY STRADDLE MOUNT DEVELOPED FOR THE FIRST PATTERN FG42 RIFLE. SN 10V113. Once in a generation opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made ZFG42 scope and straddle mount. Another example of this set in the APG collection is illustrated on page 220 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitler’s Garands. This scope, made with a brass body, is in very good condition, with 3 post reticle. Marked “ZFG42 Fl52973 ddx. 10V 113”,which is 64 scopes away from the one illustrated in the book. The “V” indicates “experimental” or “trials” piece. The heavy machined steel mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound, and marked on the rear “auf”, “zu”, and on the left side “FG42 No1003”, which represents the orig rifle it was mated to. Unlike the example from APG, this mount has its orig tightening lever. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. These scopes & mounts are only found in government museums or in the most advanced private collections. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. 4-53365 DW37 (12,000-25,000) – Lot 3193 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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SPECTACULAR EARLY ZFG42 SCOPE AND EARLY STRADDLE MOUNT DEVELOPED FOR THE FIRST PATTERN FG42 RIFLE.