^Lot 1503 LATE WAR (QVE45) GERMAN K43 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 7585l. Bbl. 23 1/4". Standard G43 sights. Matching stamped numbers on receiver, stock & bolt carrier Matching electro-pencil numbers on extractor, bolt housing, locking lugs, firing pin housing & bolt body. Left side of rear sight base has eagle "214" & "K.43 qvee 45" markings denoting 1945. mfr by Berliner Luebecker. Phosphate & blue finishes. Laminated stock with durofol handguard. Left side sling provisions & leather sling. Right side of butt has faint eagle "214" inspection stamps. Cleaning rod present that appears to be a replacement. MAGS: 1-10 rd. marked "K43" & "aye". CONDITION: stock shows a small synthetic filler spot on underside of butt, a couple small laminate cracks on rear of butt, some sanding marks, handling marks & dings. Metal retains 40% bluing & phosphate with nosecap having a cleaned appearance, scattered edge wear, fading to gray, oxidation, fading & handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (25-6178/MJC). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.