WW2 Original "Extremely Rare" German Walther G43 "All Matching" AC 44 Rifle with ZF K 43 Sniper Scope & fest Mount
SKU: GERMAN WALTHER G43 RIFLE & ZF K 43 SCOPE & FEST MOUNT
Type: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Walther
Manufacturer's Code: AC
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: G43
Receiver Type: 2
Bolt Type: 2
Serial Number: 1950
Caliber: 8mm Mauser / 7.92×57mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Weight: 4.1 kg (9.7 lb)
Length: 1130 mm
Barrel Length: 550 mm/21.7"
Bore Condition: 10/10
Condition: Mint/99%
Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
Magazine Manufacturer: aye 43
Muzzle Velocity: 775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Scope: ZF K 43 Marked acw
Scope SN: 44725
Price: $10,975.00
Tools & Manual: Original G43 Butstock Tool Manual
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DG-5500
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This “Extremely Rare” WW2 Original German Walther G43 ac44 All-Matching Serial Number: 1950, Sniper Rifle with ZF K 43 Scope" is a highly prized WWII firearm, specifically a Walther-produced version of the G43/K43 designated marksman rifle, distinguished by its "ac/44" code and matching serial numbers on all its components. The "ZF K 43" refers to the included ZF4 scope, a four-power optic that, when paired with the rifle and its specific matching mount, featuring a "fest" (fixed) locking lever. This pairing was the standard German marksman weapon of WWII, with the "fest" mount providing a secure, non-sliding attachment that does not allow for movement once tightened. This Original Rifle is in Near Mint Condition and has a leather Sling. The Butt Stock has all of its Original Tools.
History
The Walther G43 (often referenced in marksman form as the K43) was Germany’s semi-automatic rifle developed during World War II to give infantry squads a higher-volume, rapid-fire capability with select marksman variants fitted with optical sights. Produced in limited numbers compared with bolt-action rifles, a genuine wartime G43/K43 with original ZF4 optic and fixed (“fest”) mount is an exceptionally rare and highly desirable collector’s piece — particularly when the receiver, bolt, scope, mount and other major components carry matching or corresponding serial numbers and maker code.
This example carries the Walther factory code “ac” and 1944 date stamp (ac·44) — placing production at Walther’s wartime facility. The included scope is the period marksman optic that German troops used on K43 rifles: the four-power optic commonly known as the ZF4 (sometimes listed by dealers as “ZF K 43” in conjunction with K43 rifles). The rifle’s fest (fixed) mount secures the optic rigidly to the receiver — the wartime mounting style used on many K43 sniper/marksman conversions.
Technical & identification details
- Make / Model: Walther G43 / K43 (marksman configuration)
- Factory code & year: ac · 44 (Walther production code, 1944)
- Caliber: 7.92×33mm Kurz (8mm kurz) — original wartime chambering
- Action: Semi-automatic, gas-operated short-stroke piston with tilting bolt
- Scope: Period ZF4 optic (referred to in some listings as ZF K 43) — 4× magnification, original reticle and adjustment knobs
- Mount: Fest (fixed) mount — non-sliding, locking mounting system used on many K43 sniper set ups
- Serial matching: All-matching (receiver, bolt, bolt carrier, and scope/mount retain corresponding serials or matching marks) — highly significant for originality and value
- Furniture: Original walnut (evaluate for service wear, cracks, repairs)
- Metal finish: Original wartime blued finish with expected honest wear/patina consistent with service use (describe specifics in condition section)
Condition & Provenance (collector’s description)
- Overall condition: Museum-quality / excellent for age (adapt phrasing to actual condition). Note presence or absence of bore wear, pitting, refinishing, or repairs.
- Scope condition: Original period optic with clear optics, original knobs and lens caps present (if true); describe any internal fogging, scratches, or missing parts.
- Mount condition: Original fest mount with correct locking lever; confirm that mount fits receiver ears and locks solidly.
- Markings: Clear ac·44 receiver stamp; matching or corresponding serial numbers on major components; maker stamps on scope and mount (photograph and list exact stamps in the listing).
- Provenance: Any known history, prior ownership, or paperwork should be listed (unit history, veteran provenance, prior auctions, etc.). If provenance is unknown, state that and emphasize matching serials and inspection details.
Historical Significance & Collecting
- The G43/K43 marked a significant step in German small arms — semi-automatic firepower with a purpose-built marksman variant.
- Original K43 + ZF4 sets are rare because many optics were lost, damaged, or removed after the war; surviving all-matching sets are among the most coveted by militaria collectors and museums.
- Matching serials and an original fest mount greatly increase authenticity and monetary value compared with rifles that later received non-period optics or reproduction mounts.
