Please sketch the markings and
stamps as they appear on your rifle in the illustrations provided above
Dear
Fellow Collectors,
My first book, Hitler’s
Garands: German Self-Loading Rifles of WWII has been in print for over
seven years. Since that time, a number of interesting topics, photos and rarer
pieces have surfaced- enough so that it is probably time for an in-depth
revision. My intention is to publish a three-part series, with each book around
400 pages. The first will cover the early German self-loaders in more depth and
then culminate in the G41W and G41M. The second will cover the G/K43 rifle
(manufacture, variants, prototypes, et al), and the third will hone in and
expand upon accessories, fakes, optics and sniper variations. To assist me with
this, I would like to start essentially from scratch and re-compile and
re-analyze the data concerning G41, G43/K43 and ZF4 variations and markings.
Below you will find some important questions. Please print this form and fill
out the fields as well as you can, to include sketches of markings on the
illustration. For those of you who are hesitant to provide serial numbers, the
first three digits will suffice but the proper suffix is imperative. For your
help, you will of course be credited in the contributor section (unless you
prefer not to) and when in print will be given a discount on the new books.
When you have printed and completed, I would prefer that the form be mailed to:
W. Darrin Weaver, HPCo.,
You may print, complete and then fax as well to 1 (419) 710-1266.
I sincerely
appreciate your time and assistance!
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Rifle Type (circle): |
G41M |
G41W |
G43 |
K43 |
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Receiver: |
Serial # and suffix: |
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Markings Left: |
ac bcd duv qve |
Date: _____________ |
WaA (circle): |
134 214
359 749 |
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Markings Right: |
_________________ |
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Receiver Type: |
Machined smooth (1) |
Machined panel (2) |
Rough forged (3) |
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Receiver Finish: |
Blued Phosphated |
Guide rails: 1
or 2 |
Scope Rail: Y
or N |
Notch in rail: Y or N |
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(G41 only): |
Scope mount notches: |
Yes, below rear sight |
Not present |
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Bolt Carrier: |
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Finish: |
Blued Phosphated |
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Type: |
Early, machined |
Early, forged, no rib |
Forged, with rib |
Late, no h/o latch |
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Handle: |
With cover plate |
Without cover plate |
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Serial Number: |
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WaA (top): ________ |
WaA (left): ________ |
Reverse 45 (late ac)? |
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Bolt: |
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Serial Number: |
_________________ |
Numbers stamped |
Numbers e-penned |
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Other markings: |
_________________ |
__________________ |
__________________ |
__________________ |
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Type: |
Early, no rear cut outs |
Late, with cut outs |
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Action Cover: |
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Type: |
Machined |
Stamped |
Finish: |
Blued Phosphated |
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Serial Number: |
Yes No |
e-penned stamped |
WaA: ____________ |
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Dust cover type: |
Early, G41, auto |
G43 stamped, auto |
G43 stamped, altered |
K43 stamped, manual |
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Rear Sight: |
WaA?:
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Location of WaA?: |
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Barrel: |
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Type: |
Noticeable step |
Straight taper |
Length: |
__________________ |
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Finish |
Blued Phosphated |
Describe markings: |
__________________ |
__________________ |
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Muzzle: |
Threaded |
Unthreaded |
Latch present for nut? |
Yes No |
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Front Sight Base: |
Ramp Serrated |
Ramp Smooth |
WaA?:
___________ |
Blued Phosphated |
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Gas System: |
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Gas Cylinder: |
Early, crimped, blued |
Mid, phos.,
no holes |
Late, phos,
with holes |
Serial number: _____ |
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Gas Piston: |
Carbon Steel |
Stainless Steel |
WaA? ____________ |
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Stock: |
WaA right butt:_____ |
WaA left butt: ______ |
Hardwood |
Laminated beech |
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Bottom: |
WaA?:
___________ |
Serial number: _____ |
Wrist WaA? _______ |
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Hand guard: |
Hardwood |
Laminated beech |
Durofol |
WaA or SN? _______ |
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#s/dates stamped in |
wood under buttplate? |
__________________ |
wood near scope rail? |
__________________ |
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(G41W) |
Dark black-br. plastic |
Brown plastic |
SN or Markings?: |
__________________ |
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Front band: |
WaA? ____________ |
Blued Phosphated |
Serial Number (G41): |
__________________ |
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Rear band (G41): |
WaA? ____________ |
Blued Phosphated |
Serial Number (G41): |
__________________ |
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Butt plate door: |
Stamped/Ribbed |
Stamped/Flat |
(G41) BP Markings?: |
__________________ |
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Triggerguard: |
Blued Phosphated |
WaA? ____________ |
(G41) Mill.
Stamp. |
(G41) WaA/SN? ____ |
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Please feel free to note, write, or discuss any
remarks or peculiarities on the reverse of this survey.
Sketches always appreciated!
W. Darrin Weaver, HPCo.,
FAX: 1 (419) 710-1266.