Make: ‘duv 44’ on the receiver, denoting it was made at the Berlin-Lubecker factory in 1944. All numbers match including the stock

Model: Gewehr 43 Sniper (G43). Later designated as the Karabiner 43 (K43).

Serial Number: 6970

Year of Manufacture: 1944

Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)

Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: Approximately 21 3/4 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall bladed post set atop a serrated ramped blase and (Missing) a removable protective hood. The rear sight is a V notched sliding escalator. The right side of the receiver has integral rail for an optic. The Optic attached is marked “GW ZF4/ 55459/ddx” on the left side.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2 piece smooth laminate with a pistol grip, metal nose cap with sling bar, hole for the included cleaning rod, ventilated handguard, through bolt, sling well with pass through and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The wood shows scattered scratches and compression marks. Has the later production style handguard, which is made of a dark red/brown phenolic resin that is like a plastic. The LOP measures 13.5 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows wear and oxidation. There are waffenamps and eagle over swastika marks on the buttstock. The stock markings match the bolt and receiver. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original but lacquered over with preservation in mind.

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The grooves are speckled with corosion and the rifling is deep. There is very light erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves.
In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, thinning on the leading edges, and discoloration from oxidation. The bolt carrier shows surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads show heavy use. Many of the markings are well defined; a few are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action does function correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a 10-round magazine marked “gcb” waffenamp & “K43”, that shows several scrapes, scratches, and surface erosion. It appears to function correctly. The rifle has a leather sling and scope attached.

Our Assessment: This is a Rare Gewehr 43 (G43) semi automatic rifle made by Berlin-Lubecker Factory in 1944. The G43 had its designation changed to Karabiner 43 (K43) in mid 1944; the rifles markings were also changed. There were only a few factories that made the G43. This is an exquisite G43 sniper rifle, marked ‘duv 44’ on the receiver, denoting it was made at the Berlin-Lubecker factory in 1944. All numbered parts are matching, including the stock. Terrific finish on metal parts with only minor finish loss and oxidation on the trigger guard. Receiver, bolt cover, barrel and barrel band all have excellent original finish. The rifle is all original and correct, with multiple proper waffen proofs on the stock, receiver and scope mount. Rifle has proper cleaning rod present. Original magazine is K43 marked with rare maker ‘gcb’ on left side. The scope is WW2 original, with clear optics. Marked “Gw ZF4”, then “ddx”. The stock is in terrific condition and has no major cracks or chips. It is clearly serialized to the gun and has several crisp waffenamts. The bore is good, and should make a great shooter. Later production style handguard, which is made of a dark red/brown phenolic resin that is like a plastic. This one comes with an original sling. No import marks. This is one rifle that will add to any sniper or WW2 collection.