Good evening everyone. I had the opportunity to look at what appears to be an all matching DUV 43 G41 today. The only issues of concern that I have are the obvious surface rust and the funky shellac on the stock. What are your thoughts and what kind of price tag would you feel comfortable with? I'm not a G41 collector (mostly USGI) but I do like oddities. However, as all things go in the collecting world, condition and originality matter most. Thank you
G41 Questions
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Joseph Burke
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Nice rifle. Stock will clean up easily with a few wipes of a cloth with acetone. Bronze wool and oil will handle that minor surface rust and she'll look fabulous.
It'll look pretty good unless the stock is sanded, but stock looks good in those images. Still, you can't say it's un-messed with.
I'm not a fan of that one image of the recoil lug and the cutout (the gap) but it's not the best angle and definitely not enough images.
What are they asking? Surely it's worth 4k and maybe up to 5 but after that it becomes a question. To me, $4500 tops but I'm not needing nor wanting another G41.
Can you recoup any investment into it if you decide to move it afterward? That's how to justify the price.
Again, safe at $4k and maybe $4500, not so sure after that.
It'll look pretty good unless the stock is sanded, but stock looks good in those images. Still, you can't say it's un-messed with.
I'm not a fan of that one image of the recoil lug and the cutout (the gap) but it's not the best angle and definitely not enough images.
What are they asking? Surely it's worth 4k and maybe up to 5 but after that it becomes a question. To me, $4500 tops but I'm not needing nor wanting another G41.
Can you recoup any investment into it if you decide to move it afterward? That's how to justify the price.
Again, safe at $4k and maybe $4500, not so sure after that.
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I see what you are saying about the stock in regard to that gap....It looks like a sliver of wood is missing. Price was not discussed as I didn't want to say too much. Its currently in timeout (pawn) so it may or may not become available. If it does, then I'll see what happens but I agree with the 4k being a good ceiling....Thank you
mauser99
Senior Member
that's really fresh red rust. Start with kroil and a stiff rag or old face cloth. You will be surprised how much comes off. the stock is another issue. Stripping it incorrectly can make it look worse. Its flaking maybe compressed air may help or natural wear ? I wouldn't let that bother me too much its a really nice example.
Tiger 2 Tank
Senior Member
How come the serial number is splotched out?
I'm thinking the same thing. We can't say too much without seeing the serial numbers. People are giving values and saying it's nice but what if it's mismatch? Or a number has been faked? Can't give an opinion with these pictures in my opinion.
Tiger 2 Tank
Senior Member
That, and I can't check my serial number listings for them to see what history there is of the rifle (if any). You never know what I came across in the past with some of these. Ask for help, which is fine, but help us out that track these. Give and take if you will.
My apologies guys but the circumstances of this rifle are such that I can’t post the s/n. The shop doesn’t officially own it yet as it’s on pawn and the current owner probably would not appreciate it being posted to the web. Anyway, this shop likes me and they were willing to show me even though it’s not available yet. It is all matching 7XXX A block. If the owner doesn’t return for it then I hope to purchase it. I was just trying to get advice on value. Gunbroker, legacy collectibles, etc aren’t always a good gauge
Tiger 2 Tank
Senior Member
That makes sense. Hope the sale goes well.
