DUV (Berlin Luebecker) Gewehr / G 43 semi-automatic rifle 1944 chambered in 8mm (7.92x57mm) Mauser

Hitler's Garand not as common as the K98 - this semi-automatic rifle was Germany's answer to Russian SVT rifles it encountered. It features an integral optics rail and a threaded muzzle and tangent/blade sights. Produced from 1943-1945, not soon enough or in large enough quantities to have an appreciable impact in Germany's war effort. A relatively simple rifle, it borrowed design elements from the Russian SVT rifle series. This example was manufactured by Berlin Luebecker (BLM).

These are tough guns to keep running, since the full power gas system is too much for the internals. This particular rifle had a rough life, the previous owner had not taken care of it and fired the rifle until it broke. The rifle had a broken firing pin carrier which needed to be welded. A broken locking lug which needed to be replaced. A weakened bolt housing which needed to be reinforced by welding.

If you plan on shooting these rifles I recommend replacing the gas system with an adjustable system and replace the safety assembly and springs with modern reproductions's. The handguard, butt-plate, and sight hood are reproductions on my example.

When adjusting your gas system using an adjustable system you want to start with the smallest orifice screw/plug and work you way up until you can reliable cycle the action with the load you will be firing. Ideally you want the bolt to stop about 1/4" from the rear of the receiver to avoid damaging the bolt housing.

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[Mauser2012]

this looks like it has lost the original finish, and the original blueing. Are you going to replace it or keep it original?

[melbourne0]

@Mauser2012 I'm going to keep it the way it is - will probably pick up another G43 if the opportunity presents itself.

[skateordiepat]

song please?

[melbourne0]

@skateordiepat Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven)

[fesbahn]

they were not as reliable as the garand, the firing pin was weak and prone to breaking, but they were more accurate and the magazine system was a better idea and greater capacity. also the left hand bolt design, like the mp 40 and stg 44 was superior.

[melbourne0]

@fesbahn Agreed, still even with their flaws I find this an intriguing rifle. Still like my Garands better but this is probably my favorite WWII German rifle.

[Streetfighter155]

The Gewehr 43 I own was also manufactured by Berlin Luebecker, and tbh its in the same state as yours is. How I got the rifle? Bought it from my uncle for a mere €20

[actiongio13]

@Dtac25 i am a collector , I collect guns from WWII i have an SVT-40, PPSH-41 , Type 100 , Arisaka , M1 , MP-40 , Thomson , Type 90 , G43 , Browning M1919 , PTRS-41 , Kar98 , STG-44 , Tokarev , Nambu , Colt1911 and Magnum

[actiongio13]

this is a video not an image

[AtlasSniperman]

Absolutely Beautiful. I think the older, less varnished wood give it an amazing character all to itself

[Dtac25]

Do you have a Soviet SVT-40? those are pretty cool too. BTW, Great find on this rifle. I want to start a historical firearms collection. Preferably those from the first and second world war.