42 1939 9052 n block Walnut Heer Minty

[joryfreeburg]

This example is in pretty crazy condition for a rifle that saw the whole war. It must have rode the war out in an office or something. I have a few very high condition pieces but two are 1944 k98’s and the others are either Standard Modell’s or Banner K’s….. late war rifles you can find and come across from time to time….. you just don’t see early rifles in this condition. I have come to find out for myself that in this game of German collectibles that if you treat other collectors well and offer up good items at reasonable prices from time to time, good things come around your way. This rifle is a case in point for me. I have had for a little while a sweet 1939 marked sling that I think compliments this rifle well. This will definitely be a rifle that rides with me until I disperse my collection sometime way down the road. If you want to see something not photoed….. please ask and I will provide….

 

[joryfreeburg]

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[joryfreeburg]

More photos……

 

[Tom H]

Yeah that's probably a keeper Jory

 

[a j s]

Super nice,well done.I know how hard they are to find in that condition.

 

[Remfan]

I'll say very nice!! Those stampings really jump out at ya. Beautiful wood and metal. Hard to find em that NICE.

 

[RavenOps]

Very attractive rifle. I really like the crisp stamps on rifle and on the sling too. Your collection is very impressive, you've been working hard at it. Congratulations.

 

[chrisftk]

That's a top shelf one Jory! Glad you got it.

 

[R.Blue]

Nice find!!!

 

[AN-94]

Probably near impossible to find one in better condition than this one, gorgeous rifle and beautiful stock on it!

 

[hale1940]

An absolute winner Jory. Nice original 39’s aren’t the easiest to find…and this one is top shelf.

 

[ljoconnor]

I had this in hand. It is the nicest condition 98 this early I have ever handled. Great one.

 

[heavy_mech]

I'm always amazed at how fresh the stamps look in walnut. A wonderful example for sure Jory, but I was a bit surprised by the surface grinder marks on the trigger guard compared to the fine metal finishes of the other pieces. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[NathanLM]

I once had a 42 1939 bolt only mismatch in this exact condition. I should have kept it as I sold it far too cheap on the forum.

I’ve waited about 4 years now for a matching example. Congrats on your find.

 

[Bob in OHIO]

I was once told that my early minty '39 in walnut, wasn't really tough to find...lol. I guess things have changed!

 

[Scarey]

I was once told that my early minty '39 in walnut, wasn't really tough to find...lol. I guess things have changed!

Someone must have been trying to buy it from you!

 

[Hambone]

Pic sticky for ref. Congrats Jory.

 

[mnguy62]

That's a home run! I'm still on the hunt for a matching 39.

 

[joryfreeburg]

Someone must have been trying to buy it from you!

That’s my exact thoughts….. Thanks guys for all the nice comments. The rifle is in really rare condition for 1939!

 

[Wolfsburg]

Very nice! For some reason I see more 1939 Borsigwalds than 1939 Oberndorfs! They seem to be more elusive than one might think!