serial #1950b, 8mm Mauser, 22" barrel with threaded muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this bcd-coded rifle retain about 95% original blue showing light operational wear, a few scattered small spots of minor oxidation staining and handling marks with the bolt housing taking on a mild plum tone. All markings remain completely intact and legible, the left side of the receiver marked with a poorly-struck eagle firing proof and star, "bcd 1950b G.43 (Firing Proof)". The smooth pistolgrip laminated hardwood stock and handguard remain in very good plus condition showing a neatly repaired duffel cut about 8" back from the tip, a thin 5 3/8" lamination crack just behind the cut, some scattered light dings and handling marks. The handguard is un-numbered and the stock retains strong markings throughout and is matching the receiver, also with proper "(Eagle) / WaA749" along the toe line, two "(Eagle) / WaA749" on the left side butt and what appears to be an "(Eagle) / WaA359" on the pistolgrip which is rather anomalous. The triggerguard is marked with an "(Eagle) / C10" Waffenamt, the right rear of receiver with "(Eagle) / WaA134", trigger with "(Eagle) / 359" and the stamped housing is appropriately un-numbered and marked with lightly struck "(Eagle) / WaA44". The operating rod, left locking lug, extractor, bold body, firing pin housing and rear sight are all appropriately marked with circled "V" stamps. The right locking lug appears to be un-numbered and is stamped with an "(Eagle) / 359", the bolt carrier handle is solid and the remaining bolt parts are matching. What appears to be an original cleaning rod and front sight hood are present along with an aye-coded "K43" magazine in near excellent condition. An original leather sling showing some moderate wear and light crackling is also included along with a spare extractor, firing pin and firing pin extension. The action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice example of these infamous rifles with mostly correct parts, one of about 40,500 that were produced at the Buchenwald concentration camp. (13D9796-5) {C&R} (3500/5000)
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