**WWII German Walther K43 Customized with Upgraded Wood

World War II

7.92x57mm. 21.7" barrel length. SN: 2076c. Blued metal refinish with jeweled scope rail mounting aftermarket walnut Monte-Carlo style stock with inset animal motifs. Short stroke piston driven gas operated semi-automatic rifle fed by semi-detachable box magazines. Left receiver shows extent K43 model mark followed by ac manufacturer code indicating it was made by Walther. Weak Waffenamt and view marks to left receiver. The rear sight block has been polished and refinished, removing some of the original factory roughness. Dustcover, triggerguard, trigger plate, and sling components all show light foliate engraving performed via electropencil. Magazine retains a black painted finish. Item mounts a rubber recoil pad and white line spacers to stock with roughly applied checkering to wrist and forend. The nosecap retaining spring is covered in varnish, and wrapped with tape, preventing it from engaging the nosecap. Nosecap is further secured via friction fit with electrical tape. Interior of stock shows rough internal edges where visible, suggesting it was roughly resized to fit the receiver. Comes with leather Pattern of 1907 sling. {C&R}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Good as Sporterized. Bore is dirty with firing residues throughout that should clean to Bright with sharp rifling. Metal refinish shows uneven polishing leaving some of the factory rough exterior to the rear sight block extant, and some polished down. Blued finish is an inconsistent color with scattered abrasions and scratches. Gray patina forming to operating components. Handguard could not be removed due to tape, preventing inspection of the gas piston and push rod assembly. Typical crack forming through the lower edge of the bolt housing. Stock fit is rough with some handling wear and dents.