WW2 Original German Walther G43 "all Matching" AC 44 Rifle with Z4 Scope
SKU: GERMAN WALTHER G43 RIFLE & Z4 SCOPE
Type: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Walther
Manufacturer's Code: AC
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: G43
Receiver Type: 2
Bolt Type: 2
Serial Number: 5567
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: 9/10
Condition: Mint/99%
Feed System: 10-round detachable box magazine
Magazine Manufacturer: ACW
Muzzle Velocity: 775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Scope: GW ZF 4/Marked BZZ a
Scope SN: 3806
Price: $8,800.00
Manual: Original G43 Butstock Manual
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: KC
Seller Code: KC-6500
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an Original WW2 German Walther G43 AC Code Semi-Auto Rifle with Z4 Sniper Scope (4 Power) By GW, Marked BZZa. This gun comes with a 10 Roound "Very Rare" ACW" marked K43 Sniper Rifle Magazine. The condition of this rifle is near mint.
History
The Walther G43 (Gewehr 43) represented the pinnacle of German semi-automatic rifle development during World War II, combining lessons learned from earlier designs like the G41(W) with practical battlefield refinements. Introduced in 1943 and manufactured through 1945, the G43 provided German troops with much-needed semi-automatic firepower to compete with the Soviet SVT-40 and the American M1 Garand.
This particular example is an “all matching” Walther-produced G43, bearing the wartime manufacturer’s code “ac 44”, denoting production at the Walther factory in 1944. Matching serial numbers across receiver, bolt, stock, and other key components confirm its originality and integrity—an increasingly rare feature among surviving specimens.
Features and Markings
- Receiver Code: “ac 44” (Walther, 1944 production)
- Caliber: 7.92×57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)
- Action: Semi-automatic, gas-operated with short-stroke piston system
- Stock: Laminated beechwood stock with integral cupped steel buttplate
- Sights: Standard hooded front sight and tangent rear sight (graduated to 1,200m)
- Scope Mount: Factory side rail mount for sniper optics
ZF4 Scope
This rifle is equipped with the ZF4 scope (Zielfernrohr 4-fach), a 4x power telescopic sight developed for use on the G43 and FG42. Designed by Voigtländer and manufactured by several wartime optics firms (including ddx, dow, bzz, cag, etc.), the ZF4 was rugged yet simple, intended to rapidly increase German sharpshooting capacity.
- Magnification: 4x
- Reticle: Standard German post reticle
- Mounting: Quick-detach side rail clamp mount
- Case: Often issued with a leather or pressed resin scope canister for field protection
Historical Context
By 1944, Germany’s war effort was on the defensive, and semi-automatic rifles were vital for increasing infantry firepower. While production never reached levels comparable to Allied rifles, the G43 gave German units a significant battlefield advantage when employed with optics. Sniper variants like this scoped example were deployed on both Eastern and Western Fronts, often in the hands of designated marksmen.
Collectibility
An all-matching Walther G43 “ac 44” with ZF4 scope is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance. The combination of original scope, intact mount, and matching numbers enhances both historical and monetary value. Surviving rifles often show heavy field use, making this example an exceptional piece of WWII militaria.
