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The Firearm Collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr.

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Selections from the modern firearm collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr. Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr. (1965-2024) was a renowned author, historian, and consummate collector who built one of the militaria field’s most comprehensive private collections through decades of research and acquisition.
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Lot 1125

[WORLD WAR II] 945 Code German G33/40 Mountain Rifle

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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7.92x57mm. 19.3" barrel. SN: 9549a. Blued metal finish with buttplate, stock disc, and reinforcing plate in the white mounting walnut semi-pistol grip stock with spliced butt and forend and full length upper handguard retained by a single barrel band. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle charged with stripper clips. Item mounts a tangent rear notch sight graduated from 100-1000 meters paired with an inverted-V front sight blade with hood. Further features a reinforcing plate to left toe, a cup style buttplate, fittings for a German pattern sling, and a Mauser pattern bayonet lug. Left receiver with model marking G. 33/40. Receiver further struck with a date of 1940, manufacturer code 945 for Waffenwerke Bruenn, a Nazi German view mark to left side, and {Eagle/WaA63} waffenamt mark, correct for Waffenwerke Bruenn arms made in 1940. Stock shows two Wafffenamt marks below serial number, and another pair on the left butt, all weakened by sanding. Item features a turned down bolt handle with hollow knob. Serial numbers match stock, and receiver, but bolt is numbered 4059b. Bolt components with circled Z Czech inspection markings. Mounts a German pattern leather sling with L&F (Linden & Funke) maker marking, and comes with cleaning rod measuring 9.4" with beveled head. {C&R}

Good. Bore is Frosty with some patina throughout and crisp rifling. Metal finish displays a mottled gray to brown patina overall with cycling wear, assorted handling nicks on the nosecap, and traces of blue remaining near seams. Stock has handling wear, dents, and abrasions scattered overall, with all markings weakened by sanding. Action functions.

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