Guns International #: 102602773
Seller's Inventory #: 3979489
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Guns International #: 102602773
Category - Walther Rifles
- Military Rifles - German
Walther DUV ~ Model G41 ~ 8mm Mauser
Description: Excellent condition, light wear, small scratches and nicks, comes with one mag. The Gewehr 41 (German for: rifle 41), commonly known as the G41(W) or G41(M), denoting the manufacturer (Walther or Mauser), are two distinct and different battle rifles manufactured and used by Nazi Germany during World War II. They were largely superseded by the Gewehr 43, which was derived from the G41(W), but with an improved gas system and other detail changes. By 1940, it became apparent that some form of a semi-automatic rifle with a higher rate of fire than existing bolt-action rifle models were necessary to improve the infantry's combat efficiency. The Army issued a specification to various manufacturers, and Mauser and Walther submitted prototypes that were very similar The Walther design was more successful because the designers had simply ignored the last two restrictions listed above. Lacking the turn-bolt disconnector, the upper receiver was less exposed than the Mauser version. However, both the Walther and Mauser versions suffered from gas system fouling problems, since gasses at the muzzle cool down and deposit solid carbon fouling. These problems also seemed to stem from the muzzle trap system becoming excessively corroded from the use of corrosive salts in the ammunition primers. The muzzle assembly consisted of many tight-fitting parts and was difficult to keep clean, disassemble, and maintain in field conditions. G41(W) rifles were produced at two factories, namely Walther at Zella Mehlis, and Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik. Walther guns bear the ac code, and WaA359 inspection proofs, while BLM guns bear the duv code with WaA214 inspection proofs. Varying sources put production figures between 40,000 and 145,000 units. Again, these rifles saw a high attrition rate on the Eastern front. 8mm Mauser Price: $7,499.99 Curio/Relic: Yes Chambers: Semi auto Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Barrels: 22 Triggers: Standard military trigger Stock Dimensions: 13 1/4" LOP Fore End: Wood hand guards Butt Pad: Metal butt plate Sights: Adjustable military iron sights Item Location: La Vista, NE Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102602773
Seller's Inventory #: 3979489
Guns International #: 102602773
Seller's Inventory #: 3979489