WW2 German G.43 Semi-Auto Duv 44 Code Berlin-Lubecker Rifle (Original)
SKU: GERMAN 1944 G.43 DUV 44 CODE BERLIN-LUBECKER RIFLE
Type: Original
Availability: Sold
Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker
Manufacturer's Code: 44
Date Manufactured: Early 1944
Model: G43/44 CODE
Receiver Type: 2
Bolt Type: 2
Serial Number: 2221/4841
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"
Sling: Original, Leather Issue
Bore Condition: 9/10
Condition: Execellent
Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
Magazine Manufacturer: Marked “gcb Eagle/Illegible WaA K43”.
Muzzle Velocity: 775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Price: $4,000.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DA 2500 /PRIVATE SALE
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an Original WW2 German G.43 Semi-Auto Duv 44 Code Rifle Manufactured by Berlin-Lubecker. The bore is in excellent shape, showcasing strong rifling. It includes a “gbc” G43 10-round detachable box magazine and the original leather sling.
History
The German G.43 (Gewehr 43), introduced during World War II, was a semi-automatic rifle developed to provide the Wehrmacht with enhanced firepower over traditional bolt-action designs. This particular example, marked with the wartime manufacturer code "duv 44", denotes production by Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik in 1944—a key year in German arms manufacturing as resources grew scarce and demand for efficient infantry weapons intensified.
Originally based on the earlier G.41(W) design, the G.43 adopted a more reliable short-stroke gas piston system inspired by the Soviet SVT-40. Chambered in 7.92×57mm Mauser, the G.43 utilized a 10-round detachable box magazine, offering significantly faster follow-up shots compared to the Kar98k. It retained the Mauser-style bolt and solid construction but featured simplified machining for quicker wartime production.
The "duv" factory code on this rifle identifies Berlin-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik, one of the main G.43 manufacturers alongside Walther ("ac") and Gustloff ("bcd"). The "44" date stamp indicates a mid-war variant, likely to have seen service on both Eastern and Western fronts.
G.43 rifles produced in 1944 typically included provisions for a Zf4 sniper scope, and many were issued with a side rail for optics, reflecting the German military’s growing emphasis on semi-automatic designated marksman rifles. While fewer in number compared to bolt-action counterparts, the G.43 proved a formidable addition to the German infantry’s arsenal. Today, G.43 rifles with original "duv 44" markings are prized among collectors for their mechanical significance, limited production run, and role in Germany’s evolving battlefield tactics during the final years of World War II.
