*◊ DIW AG 8MM VG2 RIFLE.

*◊ DIW AG 8MM VG2 RIFLE. SN 7797. Cal. 8mm. Last ditch WWII, stamped sheet metal rifle, manufactured by Deutsche-Industrie-Werke, Berlin, intended to arm the People’s Militia. This VG2 is exceptionally scarce. All matching to include simplified bolt. Left receiver is marked SN 7797 and right receiver marked “chd” & “56” in a square. Krupp marked bbl marked “cky41” with numerous Luftwaffe Waffenamt 15 marks. Comes with late war bread bag strap for sling and very good condition “aye” G43 magazine. This exact gun appears on p. 178 of Darrin Weaver’s Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm. Absolutely extraordinary VG2 that would be the centerpiece of any late war collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains 98% of orig bluing and phosphating. Bore is excellent. Stock shows just a couple of light scratches and is in excellent condition. 4-53211 DW17 (15,000-25,000)

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
	3137	$22,425.00	◊ DIW AG 8MM VG2 RIFLE. SN 7797. Cal. 8mm. Last ditch WWII, stamped sheet metal rifle, manufactured by Deutsche-Industrie-Werke, Berlin, intended to arm the People’s Militia. This VG2 is exceptionally scarce. All matching to include simplified bolt. Left receiver is marked SN 7797 and right receiver marked “chd” & “56” in a square. Krupp marked bbl marked “cky41” with numerous Luftwaffe Waffenamt 15 marks. Comes with late war bread bag strap for sling and very good condition “aye” G43 magazine. This exact gun appears on p. 178 of Darrin Weaver’s Desperate Measures, The Last Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm. Absolutely extraordinary VG2 that would be the centerpiece of any late war collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains 98% of orig bluing and phosphating. Bore is excellent. Stock shows just a couple of light scratches and is in excellent condition. 4-53211 DW17 (15,000-25,000) 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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