Mauser 1942 Production G41(M) RI Auction

[armenjs]

LOT-1715
Outstanding condition.

Description: Mauser 1942 Production G41(M) Semi-Automatic Rifle Manufactured in 1941 and 1942, the G41(M) was an early Nazi attempt at a semi-automatic rifle. Designed around a "Bang" pattern gas trap, the rifle also had a conventional bolt. In semi-automatic operation the bolt served as a non-reciprocating charging handle, chambering the first round and cocking the striker, but in event of a gas system failure the operator could continue to fire the weapon like a conventional bolt action rifle. The introduction of more reliable gas port systems made the conventional bolt unneeded, and it would be eliminated from later designs. Hooded blade front and tangent rear sights, with "G41(M)/1942" on the chamber and "Eagle/135" proofs on multiple components. Matching serial numbers are present overall. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock with a brown leather sling and a cupped steel buttplate. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: G41 (m) BBL: 23 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 8 mm Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 4248 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (wood, forward portion of barrel and muzzle brake and trigger guard), with balance of rifle retaining 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and mild handling marks overall. The lightly sanded, revarnished stock is fine, with faint markings, a few light dings and fine grain overall. Mechanically excellent.

SOLD AT $16,000.00

 

[mxzxops]

Great looking rifle, this one sold up here in Canada last year, went for $8000 I think it was, an all matching example. Plus a 20% tax and buyers fee.

 

[Warrior1354]

One rifle that I wish I could truly own some day. Just so few examples out there and they bring big money when they show up for sale.

 

[Absolut]

.. and they sold the Push button G.41(W) for $4250, lot #3484. Buyers premium not included.

 

[Warrior1354]

What? Was there something wrong with that piece?

 

[Absolut]

Nothing I can see, but you might be more knowledgeable on G.41s than I am:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/65/lid/3484

This is an extremely rare and very early production G41(W) rifle manufactured in late 1941 or early 1942 by the Walther factory. This specific rifle has the very rare push button bolt release mechanism found only on the very earliest first series of rifles. This push button release is found on the left side of the stock below the bolt carrier and was intended to release the bolt and bolt carrier group after the rifle was loaded. This feature was discontinued in the 7500 serial number range, making these rifles an even more rare production variation. It has all machined parts, with a full-length walnut stock with no visible proofmarks and the black plastic (Phonelic Resin) handguard, another war expedient feature intended to save on the use of wood. Certainly by looking at the stock the proofs have just lifted over time as the wood shows no cleaning or sanding. These rifles were intended to be the first fielding of a semi-automatic rifle to increase battle field firepower similar to the rationale for fielding the M1 Garand. All these early rifles featured the Bang-barrel gas trap mechanism, with the full length piston rod above the barrel. These early models were the forerunners to the G43 series of rifles but proved too costly to manufacture and not robust enough for long term use. It is estimated that only 10,000 of this version were manufactured before they were changed to the more reliable G/K-43 series of rifles. These rifles have the Type One receiver and bolt carrier. The left side of the receiver is marked G 41(W) with the serial number "3638ac" stamped behind that on the upper portion of the receiver with a single German Eagle firing proof behind that. Both the left and right side of the receiver and the various component parts have the "Eagle 359" proof. The handguard is the early, unnumbered version marked inside "PAG", indicating manufactured by the Prague Essen Werks, along with a mold number of 2270. It is complete with a correct WWII smooth leather German sling.

Fine overall with 40% plus of the original blue finish remaining. The finish loss is mainly on the exposed metal parts which show a smooth silver gray patina finish from actual field use with nice original blue remaining in the protected areas. The stock and handguard are also both in very good condition with a nice original dark brown color showing normal handling marks and a few small minor gouges overall from field use. The rifle has matching numbers on all the exposed parts. This rifle would certainly be the centerpiece of any advanced German rifle collection.

 

[Warrior1354]

So this piece wasn't mint condition due to the loss of the finish but man for $4250 I would love to own one of those rifles. Especially this piece because it looks like a combat vet piece to me and those are my favorite.

 

[CanadianAR]

Great looking rifle, this one sold up here in Canada last year, went for $8000 I think it was, an all matching example. Plus a 20% tax and buyers fee.

This ought to ruffle some feathers.

$8000 canadian is only $6034!!

with buyers premium and tax $10,848cad..........$8181usd

 

[tbied2]

push button,...

... almost every push button rifle i have seen has a hardwood stock. this one had a laminate stock. ...??

... i entered my bids about two weeks ago. was high bidder on every item i wanted till auction started. one of these days i am going to ride over there to see it in person. however;;.. if you bid in person at their auction, you get hit with illinois sales tax unless you have the right sales tax exemptions.. t

 

[Warrior1354]

Wasn't there a few push button types with the laminate stocks? There has been reports of a few G41M rifles with laminate stocks so it could be possible.

 

[tbied2]

stock ..........

........ without a visual hands-on inspection. it is hard to determine if it is original or a replacement, or just a mis-match .... t

 

[Warrior1354]

I hear that pieces like that I have to look at them in person too just stinks so few examples to see. I myself have never seen a G41M in person hopefully one will be on display at the next SOS next year.

 

[tbied2]

g41m ...

... hopefully i will have a table at the 2016 sos show. i am always there,, just my work schedule would screw things up. i have some 41 parts, etc...., and if possible will bring something along so you can see 'em in person,... t

 

[iron bender]

Tbied, I did some research into the laminate stocks on G41w's as I owned one. I purchased mine from Mel Smith and he informed me it was a replacement stock. I disagree as it's serialed to the rifle with all inpections. Look at Espeholt's serial study and you'll see three rifles in a row with laminate stocks. Mine is the middle rifle. To me this says Walther made a batch with laminate stocks. Just looking at his g41 serials. Mine was 4880. The rifle above and below both have laminate stocks. He's also added some more as a few years ago these were the only three mentioned with laminate stock.