^Lot 158 German Kar 43 Semi-Automatic Rifle

German Kar 43 Semi-Automatic Rifle, #7921o, 8x57mm cal., 21.5'' barrel, blued finish, laminated stock with cupped buttplate, blade front sight without hood and adjustable tangent rear sight, with cleaning rod and worn German leather sling with Israeli made keeper. Marked on left side of receiver ''K43/AC44/(WaA)359''. Matching number on bolt carrier. Magazine is marked on left side ''gcb/WaA/892/K43''. Condition overall is very good with metal surfaces retaining approx. 75% finish, with patina spots on the bolt carrier. Forend has a diagonal ''duffle cut'' behind the front band spring that is now glued back in place. Handguard is cracked on the left side, and there is a wood dowel repair to the comb of the buttstock; wood is otherwise good with an even color. Action is smooth, bright bore is excellent. Est.: $1,500-$2,500. (C&R)