A late-war Walther K43 semi-automatic rifle in 8mm, serial 6998a, built by Carl Walther GmbH around 1945 with a 22-inch round barrel. The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling. The barrel is starting to take on the plum tone common to late German wartime finishes. Bolt and receiver serials match, Waffenamt acceptance stamps are visible and the factory markings are strong. The stock is very good with light handling marks and a cartouche on the right side. The action is smooth and functions correctly.

Late-production K43 rifles vary in finish and machining because of the pressure the factories were under, which is why an original, matching example like this one is sought by collectors. For a Delaware buyer it is a range and collection rifle: Delaware never allows bottleneck centerfire rifles for deer, so this stays off the hunting list. Rifles need no purchase permit in the state, but the buyer must be 21 or older.

Key features

• 8mm, 22-inch round barrel, semi-automatic
• Carl Walther GmbH, circa 1945
• Matching bolt and receiver serial numbers
• Waffenamt acceptance marks visible
• Stock cartouche on right side

It ships to the Delaware FFL dealer you select, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check in person.