? (1750) Walther Sold at Auction Prices

*◊ RARE VERY EARLY TROOP TRIAL PRODUCTION PUSH BUTTON BOLT RELEASE G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941.

SN 1752. Cal. 7.92 mm. Exceptional all matching early trials production pushbutton G41 (W). This particular example is one of first guns made in a block of 5000 for testing by the German army in 1941 to compete against the Mauser G41 (M) and is photographed and documented in Darrin Weaver's 2001 book Hitler's Garands in color on the end plate illustrations (top rifle) and on pg.35. Early push button bolt hold open variant, a feature which was eliminated very early in G41 production. Rifle is marked "G.41 (W) 1752 ac", all metal parts are serial numbered to the receiver and marked "WaA359" as is the walnut stock. This nice example is all complete, mechanically sound comes with serviceable war time sling, orig rod and sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall Good. Metal bluing is approximately 90+% with occasional patina and tiny pits at the trigger guard, muzzle cone, magazine and buttplate. Walnut stock shows numerous small dings, scratches and handling marks. Phenolic resin handguard is in good condition. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. 4-53254 DW2