AR41 3018 e block

[joryfreeburg]

I picked this rifle up at SOS. Sometimes you can still find some decent rifles for a decent price which is a nice combo at that show when you are fortunate enough to find it. Its all matching and in nice original carried condition. The stock has some shrapnel damage on the right side by the stock waffs. Couple interesting notes on the rifle is that the band spring is only waffed e/26 and feathers serial number sterilization which comes and goes in MB production 1939-1941. Also this rifle seems to have an FN produced bolt, but instead of the e/140 inspection that is common, this bolt seems to waffed WaA103? I have a FN High Power pistol that’s WaA103 waffed, I just don’t think that I have ever seen bolt from FN waffed WaA103…..

 

[joryfreeburg]

More of the rifle…..

 

[joryfreeburg]

And the wood….

 

[Jdt]

A lovely example Jory! Very nice find I wonder how short the Kriegsmarine shipment was for the 'e' block of AR 41 rifles are cause yours in Heer unless it ended up somehow being diverted.

 

[Bigdibbs88]

Nice rifle Jory

 

[mauser202]

Killer rifle! Just wondering, table or private deal?

 

[bda]

Great find! That's a rare code to find isn't it?

 

[heavy_mech]

Really sweet piece. We were recently discussing those e/103 accepted bits. Only ever seen bolts so accepted on MB and followers on MB and occasionally MO.

I love it and it's pleasing to hear you were able to get it for a nice price. Congrats!

 

[joryfreeburg]

Killer rifle! Just wondering, table or private deal?

It was on a table…. A friend of mine actually found it initially. Alot of times more than one set of eyes is good, especially at a show that size with all the forum guys hunting

 

[heavy_mech]

It was on a table…. A friend of mine actually found it initially. Alot of times more than one set of eyes is good, especially at a show that size with all the forum guys hunting

I think I'd have to agree. Saw a few reports that there weren't any good K98k, but it seems there were a few at least. Most likely if fairly priced and legit you'd need to grab it right away lest it not be there when you return. At least that looks to be the case.

 

[R.Blue]

Nice find Jory!!
After seeing your proof mark I went and checked mine. It’s in the “i” block #4454…Bolt is E/26..but the magazine follower looks like “WaA-103”…hard to photograph.

 

[mdarnell19]

Nice looking combat rifle. I like it. Thanks for sharing

 

[mauser99]

I think lots of e/103 parts noted// Some turn up in 45 assy. rifles. As far as the earlier 613 I have yet to see any. F/n's production was utilized quite quickly. I also picked up an ar41 with battle damage. I'll have to dig it out and compare.
I haven't had time to post it..

 

[cj556]

Thanks for sharing Jory.

 

[AN-94]

That's a sweet rifle, congrats on picking it up! Really like the look of this one, a nice honest warhorse.

 

[CanadianAR]

Great rifle Jory. Love the damage and that stock colour!! The earlier waa103 is neat too. I’ve had that in a port contract gun.

 

[SVW1945]

Nice Rifle Jory. Great find.

 

[Loewe]

I think lots of e/103 parts noted// Some turn up in 45 assy. rifles. As far as the earlier 613 I have yet to see any. F/n's production was utilized quite quickly. I also picked up an ar41 with battle damage. I'll have to dig it out and compare.
I haven't had time to post it..

To give a general time frame for changes at occupied FN (waffenamt wise):

1940 337 1660 m – FN 16/5* (rc)
1941 bcd 995 a / FN 16/1* (rc)
1941 bcd 5118 a / FN 16/5 1940 e/613 x3 e/749 (above)
1941 bcd 5125 a / FN 16/5 1940 e/613 x3 e/749 (above)
1941 bcd 5394 a / FN 16/8 1940 e/613 x3 *
1941 bcd 1697 l / * 41 “octagon E” e/140 x3
1941 bcd 6020 l / ch 231 4*

1941 ar 4312 i / * e/103
1941 ar 4499 i / FN 16/24 1941 e/103 x3
1941 ar 4858 i / FN 16/31 1941 e/103 x3
1941 ar 6734 i / * e/140
1941 ar 180 k / * /49 1941 e/103 *
1941 ar 652 k / FN 16/47 1941 e/103 x3
1941 ar 915 k / FN 16/8 1940 e/103 x3

FN also finished MG barrels during the war.

 

[heavy_mech]

Thanks Loewe! That first sheet gives a good idea of the time frame for the different acceptance.

 

[mauser99]

Thanks Loewe! That first sheet gives a good idea of the time frame for the different acceptance.

Paul is a great student and teacher in the hobby.. First learn and study then teach. Fn's resources were put to immediate use. I often wonder why complete rifles weren't built @ F/N like Brunn1 and 2.