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Berlin Luebecker K43/G43 qve 45 Nazi German WW2 Guns International #: 101021022 Seller's Inventory #: 40883 Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Mauser Rifles - Military Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: CAALEX Company: Classic Arms & Archery Member Since: 9/16/14 First Name: Online Last Name: Sales State: Kentucky Zip: 40503 Country: United States Phone: (859) 278-8370 Fax: (859) 278-1759 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 95 Total Number of Listings: 3536 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: AmEx, Discover, Master Card, Visa, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check (item held until check cleared) Description: With the development of the G43, the Germans had at last a semi-automatic rifle design that could be mass produced in relatively short order. With the subtitution of stamped sheet metal parts for many of the earlier milled steel components on the G41(W) and time saving short cuts, such as a pressed in barrel in lieu of threading and forged receivers, production time and rifle weight were significantly reduced. Unfortunately for the Germans, the rifle proved to be substantially over powered for the 7.92x57mm cartridge, and was prone to malfunction. Initial design flaws were never completely rectified before this rifle went into full scale production in late 1943, and the design was continually changed and revised through to the end of hostilities in 1945. There were three initial contractors for the G43: Walther, Berlin Luebecker, and Gustloff Werke, Weimar. Gustloff guns bear the BCD code and WaA749 and WaA134 proof marks. Berlin Luebecker (BLM) changed their three letter code from DUV to QVE in 1945, but these guns still bear the WaA214 proof marks. Other factories slated to produce the G43 were Mauser Werke Boringswalde and J.P. Sauer and Sohn around or about June of 1944, however, this never took place. All rifles produced by all factories were to have an integral scope mounting rail milled into the right rear of the receiver. This was the first serious attempt at a standardized sniping rifle. All G43's would concievably have the capacity to mount a telescopic sight if and when the need arose in the field. The Gw Zf4 sight was designed specifically with this in mind (although versions were also later used to some small extent on the Mp44, Fg42, and K98k. Approximately 50,000 rifles which were actually intended to be snipers were produced. Due to hurried production, sabotage, and limitations to design of both scope and rifle, it never completely replaced the K98k as a sniper weapon and most snipers preferred to utilize the Mauser. In mint all matching condition, we have a rare late war production, (MARCH-APRIL, 1945) Berlin Lubecker manufactured qve 45 coded K.43 semi-Automatic Rifle. All of the numbers are matching, with the last number on the stock keel being one digit off, which is a factory error. The stock on this rifle is particularly attractive with a very sharp cartouches and a really nice look. "qve" coded rifles are not particularly common in the US primarily because much of the production went east to fight the Russians in 1945. This is a great example of a late war K.43 Rifle. A very rare, high condition rifle seldom that is seen in as new condition. All items are also available for sale in our brick & mortar store and are subject to prior sale. Think long, think wrong. We are always buying unique and collectible single firearms and collections. Please give us a call at 859-278-8370 to discuss what you have available. We also offer free appraisals and guarantee TOP DOLLAR PAID for your unique and collectible firearms. Payment On firearms, we typically only accept credit cards or money orders/cashier's checks. Sale prices reflect a 3% cash/money order discount. This discount is not valid for credit card purchases. Add 3% to the total cost for such purchases. Any purchases made in the state of Kentucky incur a 6% sales tax. Shipping We ship firearms via UPS. They must be sent to an FFL. Hand guns must travel via Air, whilst long guns and other items can go via Ground. Non-firearm accessories, such as magazines, can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the customer's request. We provide tracking numbers with all of our transactions. If you'd like a shipping estimate, please contact us through the and provide, at the very least, a ZIP code as to where the item would be sent. If paying by credit card, store policy is to ship to the billing address of the card. If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal. The exception is, obviously, serialized items. Legal Policy We can only ship items to areas in which they are legal. If you live in a more restrictive area, please check your local laws before or buying. We are, for the most part, willing to ship to the 50 states as long as it's legal. We may require proof of legality before proceeding with a transaction that is exempt from a normal law. Please only submit an offer if you are legal to own this item. Serialized items must be transferred through an FFL. We do accept C&R's on any applicable items. You may have to pay your FFL a fee, which is not covered by this . You are responsible to know and follow all laws (including shipping) in purchasing such items in your state. Visit these sites below to verify the laws in your area: ATF NRA ILA NFA Information Some items are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes, but is not limited to, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors. Please check with your local and state municipalities for any further regulatory requirements. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure they comply with all NFA rules and applicable laws. Such items MUST be transferred to a Class 3 FFL via a Form 3, and then transferred to you via a Form 4 from your local Class 3 dealer. The process of getting a Form 3 approved by the BATFE takes on average 6-8 weeks. Your patience is appreciated. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker Maschinenfabriken Model: K43/G43 Serial Number: 9535 E Caliber Info: 8mm Condition: Used