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German Kar43 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD
German Kar43 Semi-Automatic Rifle
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German Kar43 Semi-Automatic Rifle, #4831c, 8x57mm cal., 21.75'' barrel, blued finish, laminated stock with cupped buttplate, blade front sight with attached hood and adjustable tangent rear sight, German leather sling, rubber muzzle cover, and cleaning chain in butt trap marked ''GAPPEL 1937''. Marked on left side of receiver ''K43/ac45'', and ''Eagle/359'' inspection stamps on each side of the chamber. Bolt carrier has matching number with an ''Eagle/359'' inspection stamp on left side. There is an unreadable marking on top of bolt carrier, and a diamond stamp at rear of receiver. There is an unreadable inspection stamp on the underside of the stock wrist; no other stamps visible on the wood. Magazine is stamped on left side ''avx/(partial eagle)WaA 204/K43''. ''34'' is stamped on front of front sight band. Condition overall is very good with approx. 85% finish remaining on the metal, the blackened finish chipped and fading on the chamber and bolt carrier. Buttplate has been cleaned bright showing a few small dents and an area of patina. Magazine also has an area of patina. Laminated wood handguard and stock are very good and have been lightly sanded and oiled over old dents and handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore is close to excellent. No visible import stamps. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (C&R)