Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
LATE WAR WALTHER (AC45) K43 SEMI AUTO RIFLE
24-4616
Cal. 8×57 (8mm Mauser)
S# 3756O
Bbl. 22″. Blade front sight with protective hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1200m. Right side of the receiver has “K43” and “ac/45” markings. Serial number block appears to be an “O,” which is far higher than known ac45 examples. Stamped matching numbers on bolt, receiver, and bolt carrier. Matching electropencil numbers on both locking lugs. Firing pin housing is caked in grease, and we are unable to remove it from the bolt. Blued & phosphate finishes. Unnumbered laminated stock set with very faint Waffenamts and left side sling provisions. No cleaning rod is present. MAGS: one 10 rd., coded “aye.”
PROVENANCE: the estate collection of Charles Wagner.
STATUS: CURIO
