WW2 German K.43 Walther AC Semi-Auto "All-Matching" Rifle, Manufactured in 1945
SKU: 430
Type: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Walther Zella-Mehlis.
Manufacturer's Code: AC
Date Manufactured: 1945
Model: K43 CODE
Receiver Type: 2
Bolt Type: 2
Serial Number: 7899
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: 9.5/10
Condition: 98% Excellent
Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
Magazine Manufacturer: Marked “gcb Eagle/Illegible WaA K43”.
Muzzle Velocity: 775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $5,700.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: PS4500
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an Original WW2 German K.43 Semi-Auto AC 44 Manufatured by Walther in 1945. The bore is in excellent shape, showcasing strong rifling. It includes a “gbc” K43 10-round detachable box magazine and the original leather sling.
History
This is an original WWII German Walther K43 semi-automatic rifle, chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser (8mm), and marked with the wartime manufacturer’s code “ac”, denoting production by Walther, Zella-Mehlis. The K43 (Karabiner 43) was developed in 1943 as an improvement to the earlier G43, with modifications intended to simplify production while maintaining battlefield reliability.
The rifle features:
- Receiver Markings: Stamped “K43” and “ac” with the production year, along with Waffenamt inspection proofs.
- Action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic design with a tilting bolt mechanism.
- Magazine: Detachable 10-round box magazine, designed for rapid reloading in combat.
- Stock: Solid hardwood stock with semi-pistol grip profile, often laminated for durability, fitted with a cupped steel buttplate.
- Optics Capability: Standard provision for a ZF4 4x sniper scope via a side-mounted rail system.
- Finish: Original wartime blued steel components with phosphate-finished late-war parts.
Issued primarily to Wehrmacht infantry and designated marksmen, the K43 offered German troops a higher rate of fire than traditional bolt-action rifles like the Kar98k, making it a valuable weapon during late-war engagements on both Eastern and Western fronts. Production was limited compared to standard service rifles, making surviving examples—especially with matching numbers and original finish—highly desirable to collectors today.
