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Mauser G33/40 dot 1942 Vz.33 BRNO 8mm WWII German Mountain Carbine *RARE*
Guns International #: 103650417 Seller's Inventory #: 4988
Category: Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - German
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Seller: National-Armory
Member Since: 5/3/24
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15108
Country: United States
Phone: (724) 457-8060
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: CREDIT CARD, MONEY ORDER, CASHIER'S CHECK, PERSONAL CHECKS
About Us: We are a large online and brick & mortar retailer near Pittsburgh, PA. We deal in new firearms as well as historical, classic, and vintage firearms. Ask us about C&R on applicable items! National Armory follows all local, state, and federal laws. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws before purchasing. Prices do not include shipping.
Description:
MANUFACTURER: WAFFENWERKE BRÜNN AG
MODEL: G.33/40 GEBIRGSJÄGER MOUNTAIN CARBINE
ISSUE DATE: 1942
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: THIRD REICH GERMANY (GERMAN OCCUPIED CZECHOSLOVAKIA)
SERIAL NUMBER: 4988
MANUFACTURER CODE: DOT (BYSTRICA PLANT)
WAFFENAMT / PROOFS: WAA63 (GERMAN MILITARY ACCEPTANCE), EAGLE/SWASTIKA (WEHRMACHT ACCEPTANCE)
ISSUED BRANCH: HEER GEBIRGSJÄGER (MOUNTAIN TROOPS)
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR II
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: GERMAN OCCUPATION PRODUCTION AT BRNO/BYSTRICA FACILITY
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: EAGLE ACCEPTANCE STAMPS, WAA63 INSPECTION MARKS
CALIBER: 7.92×57MM MAUSER (8MM MAUSER)
CAPACITY: 5 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 19.50"
BARREL FEATURES: CARBINE CONFIGURATION
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND TWIST
OPERATING SYSTEM: CONTROLLED-ROUND FEED
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION
TRIGGER: TWO-STAGE MILITARY TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: INVERTED V REAR TANGENT SIGHT, HOODED FRONT POST
STOCK: WALNUT MOUNTAIN CARBINE STOCK WITH STEEL BUTTPLATE AND STOCK DISC
GRIP: SEMI-PISTOL
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED
CONDITION: GOOD SURPLUS CONDITION WITH HONEST SERVICE WEAR AND STRONG BORE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: STEEL BUTTSTOCK PROTECTOR PLATE, LIGHTWEIGHT MOUNTAIN CARBINE CONFIGURATION, FLAT BUTTPLATE, GEBIRGSJÄGER-SPECIFIC DESIGN, MATCHING BOLT SERIAL 4988, DOT 1942 RECEIVER MARKINGS
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE
The German G.33/40 Mountain Carbine was purpose-built for the elite Gebirgsjäger formations tasked with fighting in some of the harshest terrain encountered during World War II. Developed from the Czech Vz.33 design following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the rifle offered a lighter and handier alternative to the standard Kar98k. Its compact dimensions made it especially valuable during operations in the Alps, Balkans, Caucasus Mountains, and other rugged environments where mobility was critical.
Built around the legendary Mauser controlled-round-feed action, the G.33/40 delivered the reliability and strength that made Mauser rifles the benchmark of military bolt-action design. Chambered in the powerful 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge, it combined excellent field accuracy with robust battlefield durability. The shortened 19.50-inch barrel and lighter overall weight gave mountain troops a significant advantage when traversing steep slopes and narrow trails while still maintaining effective combat performance.
This example bears the desirable "dot" manufacturer code identifying production by Waffenwerke Brünn AG at the Bystrica facility during German wartime occupation. The receiver is dated 1942, placing production within the final years of G.33/40 manufacture before resources shifted increasingly toward standard Kar98k production. Visible military acceptance markings and Waffenamt inspections reflect the rigorous German military quality-control standards imposed on these rifles before issuance to frontline units.
Collectors have long recognized the G.33/40 as one of the most desirable wartime Mauser carbines due to its comparatively limited production and specialized service role. The distinctive steel buttstock protector plate, installed to prevent damage while climbing rocky terrain, immediately separates the rifle from standard Kar98k rifles and serves as one of the model’s defining visual traits. Surviving examples with clear receiver markings, military acceptance stamps, and matching components remain highly sought after within advanced Mauser collections.
Few German military rifles embody the romance and hardship of mountain warfare quite like the G.33/40. Its sleek profile, compact dimensions, and unmistakable alpine pedigree create a visual presence that stands apart from more common Wehrmacht rifles. Whether displayed alongside other Third Reich small arms or preserved as a representative example of specialized wartime engineering, the G.33/40 remains one of the most compelling and historically significant Mauser carbines of the Second World War.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
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DISCLAIMER
All pre-owned firearms offered by National Armory are thoroughly inspected by our on-site gunsmith to ensure they are in proper working condition. While test firing may or may not be conducted, all firearms are evaluated for basic function and safety. It is solely the buyer’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership and accessory restrictions, including but not limited to magazine capacity and prohibited features. All sales are final.
Price: $3,149.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 8x57mm J
Manufacturer: MAUSER
Model: G.33/40
Serial Number: 4988
Barrel Length: 19.5
Bore: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1942