7.92x57mm. 20.7" barrel. SN: 6160k. Soviet dip blued metal refinish in replaced laminated wood semi-pistol grip stock and mounting standard hooded front blade and tangent rear notch sights. Short stroke piston driven semi-automatic rifle fed by semi-detachable magazines charged with stripper clips. Left receiver shows weak K.43 model marking with the K die almost completely illegible followed by qve 45., indicating it was made by Berliner Lubecker in 1945. East German {Sunburst} marks on left side of the receiver, along with Soviet {Crossed Rifles} refurbishment marking. Serial numbers have been force matched to the receiver during refurbishment. {C&R}

Very Good as Arsenal Refurbished. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that may clean to Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some muzzle wear, scratches, and abrasions. Brown patina forming in losses at muzzle. Some further scattered light scratches. Stock shows some light handling marks and dark spots. Action functions when cycled by hand.