Question on G33/40

Caesar1 · Jul 1, 2011

Question on G33/40 (now w/ pics)

There is a small local shop with a G33/40. It looks like the bolt, stock and receiver match. All other parts are un-numbered. It is a DOT with serial # 6330 A. The bore is good but there is little original finish, it has turned to an even brown patina. The price is $1200. I know its hard without pictures but should any other parts match and is that close to a normal price range??

johnmac · Jul 2, 2011

Mine is a DOT41 #5636 (no letter block) and what you have listed are the only parts that are serialed.
Like you said it is hard to judge without seeing it, but if the stock is decent and has not been sanded ir beat to hell and the metal is not too bad, then IMO 1200$ is not too bad.

Does it have a..... Front sight hood?
Cleaning rod?

Caesar1 · Jul 2, 2011

it has a sight hood, cleaning rod and sling

mauser99 · Jul 2, 2011

Dot41

SOUNDS GOOD SO FAR...Remember a 33/40 bolt is numbered on the back of the stem of the bolt handle and will have the alpha suffix. Then have the hollow and flattened bolt knob. All the other parts should void of serial #'s and may have a small 'z' in a circle on them. The stock will be externally numbered with alpha suffix and should be waffenamptd prefusly..It could also have a fingerlaced stock or two piece stock. If its loaded down with all the accesories I'd say go for it. A crapper with mismatched wood just sold for 800. And I remember getting a grand for a mm bolt rifle years back with an extra stock.

Caesar1 · Jul 2, 2011

got it today, will post pics when I pick it up. Thanks!!

3371940 · Jul 3, 2011

Caesar1 said:
got it today, will post pics when I pick it up. Thanks!!

The handguard (internal) and barrel should be numbered as well as the inside of the buttstock. As you brought up we really can't properly comment without quality pics but, based on the description, it sounds OK. If legit without any buggered parts or sanded wood I've seen bolt MM pieces hit $1500. Looking forward to the pics.

johnmac · Jul 3, 2011

Nice! I am anxious to see it... please take a close up of the hood and the end of the cleaning rod as i am curious if you lucked out! the cleaning rods are hard to come by, it is a bit different than a k98 in length and has a slight taper on the end of it.

I LOVE the stock on mine and 33/40's in general. Mine is littered with more super crisp and well defined WAa's, proof marks, and acceptance stamps than i can count!

Either way, it sounds to me like you SCORED!

Caesar1 · Jul 8, 2011

Well here it is, I ended up getting it for $1k. It has a small piece of wood missing at the rear.

Caesar1 · Jul 8, 2011

couple more

Should I try to clean the metal with some 000 steel wool and oil??

3371940 · Jul 8, 2011

Caesar1 said:
Well here it is, I ended up getting it for $1k. It has a small piece of wood missing at the rear.

Looks fine. Metal condition is tough but honest. Nice pickup. Rod looks like a 10.5 inch 98k rod, hood is legit.
:thumbsup:

tanker1 · Jul 8, 2011

DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL OR ANYTHING , BRONZE OR THE LIKE!
Use soem SS2 on a soft colth and rub other the metal and that is it! Teh SS@ will stop the rust or tarnish from continuing. Keep it the way it is, a wartime used rifle that is 70 plus years old. Ron

Caesar1 said:
Should I try to clean the metal with some 000 steel wool and oil??

ditch68 · Jul 8, 2011

Very nice. I'd leave it as it is. outstanding find.

I never did get a G33/40, even back in the days when I was a Czech nut and even ran the Cagedlion website.

I did find an all matching, very nice one, but moved it on to a fellow collector as he was a more dedicated collector of them, but I sometimes wish I had that one in the gun cabinet!

Remember that one, John? Have you talked to malaki lately?

Jeff

johnmac · Jul 9, 2011

3371940 said:
Looks fine. Metal condition is tough but honest. Nice pickup. Rod looks like a 10.5 inch 98k rod, hood is legit.

+1
Nice score!

You should wrap up that hood and ship it on over to mee! I need one!
Ha ha haaaaa....

ekafant · Jul 9, 2011

Beautiful rifle. Great find!

3371940 · Jul 9, 2011

ditch68 said:
Very nice. I'd leave it as it is. outstanding find.

I never did get a G33/40, even back in the days when I was a Czech nut and even ran the Cagedlion website.

I did find an all matching, very nice one, but moved it on to a fellow collector as he was a more dedicated collector of them, but I sometimes wish I had that one in the gun cabinet!

Remember that one, John? Have you talked to malaki lately?

Jeff

Sure do remember that one! As good as it gets. I caught up with Malaki about a month ago. He seems to be doing just fine. Next time I speak with him I'll let him know you were asking. He's not really into this stuf that much anymore.

mauser99 · Jul 11, 2011

33/40

I got back to the party late. Nice pic's. Looking at the t.g. screws it's never been apart!! They are peend in place and usually never re-line up or the metal from peening gets torn away. It's a combat rifle thats got some closet rust. 0000ot wool and kroil or pbblaster is my tools of choice. A 100 page thread can be started on the best way to clean it..I wont go any further. Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup:

Caesar1 said:
Should I try to clean the metal with some 000 steel wool and oil??

gergnotwen · Jul 11, 2011

Soem SS2?

tanker1 said:
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL OR ANYTHING , BRONZE OR THE LIKE!
Use soem SS2 on a soft colth and rub other the metal and that is it! Teh SS@ will stop the rust or tarnish from continuing. Keep it the way it is, a wartime used rifle that is 70 plus years old. Ron

So what exactly is "soem SS2"???

Gew1948 · Jul 12, 2011

G33/40

Caesar1 said:
it has a sight hood, cleaning rod and sling

The nprice of this models has gone to the roof I saw one sold in gunbrokers with a cracked hand guard for $1600.00 and another in a gun show in PA with na mismatched bolt for $1200.00. The only place they were serial is were you discribe but the price is good.

tanker1 · Jul 12, 2011

First, I apologize for spelling. Maybe it is time for bifocals.
Anyhow, it is SS2 by TDP Industries. It is the best I have ever used. It protects without an oily residue, doesn't hurt wood, leather or plastics.Ron

gergnotwen said:
So what exactly is "soem SS2"???

tanker1 · Jul 26, 2011

Have you looked into getting this yet? Ron

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