^Lot 1497 GERMAN DUV K43 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Cal. 8x57. S# 9965i. Bbl. 21 3/4". Standard K43 sights with hooded front. Mismatched numbers throughout. "duv44". (Berliner Luebecker) coded K43 semi auto rifle. Metal has a mix of mostly reblue & original blue finishes. Mismatched Walther made laminated stock set. Replacement non-K43 cleaning rod present. MAGS: 1-10 rd. "gcb K43" coded. CONDITION: refinished stock has glossy finish with chipping all around trigger guard cutout, scattered but expertly repaired cracks most notably on wrist, a couple small shallow chips & some handling marks. Metal retains 30-40% mix of original & reblued finishes with overall fading to gray, some wood finish overrun, some pitting, edge wear & oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows pitting & frosting along its length but good rifing. (26-2381/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.