Walther (W) S/N 7373

[flynaked]

This is my favorite 41, I got it a couple of years ago, it needs a magazine still, just robbed another one for pictures. If anyone has a loose Walther mag or a parts rifle with one, let’s talk. I have a very early 1943 and it has a few part numbering differences even being relatively close to this one interestingly.

 

[PatickD]

Thx for sharing, love the walnut.

 

[Tiger 2 Tank]

Gorgeous rifle! Too bad about the mag. Here’s something interesting. Yours is my highest reported “(W)” rifle so far In my listings. I have G.41 ac #7254 starting G.41 standard rifle production. Yours is now reported after that one. I have no further (W) rifles going forward after yours. G.41 ac #7540 is next and it is shown on page 308 in the book “The German Sniper” by Peter R. Senich for comparison.

 

[flynaked]

That’s interesting Kelly thanks for the info, I appreciate it. The seller shot himself in the foot on this one, he wouldn’t check if the bolt matched at all, had to gamble it!

 

[Bigdibbs88]

These walthers in walnut are really nice.

 

[Remfan]

Awesome! Love the walnut stocks and how great the stamps stand out. Great eye candy.

 

[Brian Kowalski]

That’s interesting Kelly thanks for the info, I appreciate it. The seller shot himself in the foot on this one, he wouldn’t check if the bolt matched at all, had to gamble it!

 

[Absolut]

That is a very cool one, thanks for sharing. Love the serialized handguard.

 

[flynaked]

Thanks Georg, yeah that is a neat detail. So between this gun and a two digit 1943 the parts that are numbered and subsequently dropped on the 43 are; handguard, op-rod, bands, safety. There are probably more changes internally, but I haven’t taken it apart.

 

[flynaked]

I know the rear band is upside down of course, but the sling, which happens to be a clg 44 is quite dried in place and will probably suffer some damage if I try to remove it.

 

[mauser99]

wonderful un touched rifle... funny so many of these are missing mags ?? Really odd.

These early Walthers are probably my favorite G41w's

 

[Joseph Burke]

Very nice early example and love the walnut on those Walthers.

 

[flynaked]

Thanks guys, and it is odd for sure Wayne. Hopefully one day I can get it back to complete. I can’t recall off the top if this one has bearings in the locking lugs or not but that would be another interesting detail to trend.

 

[sturmgrenadier]

We have talked about this one several time Clay, but the cell phone pics didn’t do it justice!

 

[flynaked]

Thanks Damian, it’s probably my favorite military rifle, they are just so cool!

 

[Wolfsburg]

I never get tired of seeing this one! Just gorgeous all around!

 

[OttoVonBismarck]

love the markings on the wrist!