G41(W) rifle prices

[delfino]

In the market for a G41(W) rifle. What would someone pay for one of these? How much does a reproduction stock or non matching #'s affect prices? Thanks in advance.

[pitfighter]

I paid $5K for mine, it was a later-model, with no "W" pre-fix, Walther had won the contract and the "M" (Mauser) pre-fix was finished, the no pre-fix models are a little cheaper than the "W" marked G41s - seller had it listed for more, I offered less, he waited for three months and then called and we made a deal.
They are heavy and awkwardly balanced, and were the attempted solution to an impossible question.
A reproduction stock or non-matching lowers the value immensely - all these rifles have going for them is their collectable value - they are not shooters.

[delfino]

I paid $5K for mine, it was a later-model, with no "W" pre-fix, Walther had won the contract and the "M" (Mauser) pre-fix was finished, the no pre-fix models are a little cheaper than the "W" marked G41s - seller had it listed for more, I offered less, he waited for three months and then called and we made a deal.
They are heavy and awkwardly balanced, and were the attempted solution to an impossible question.
A reproduction stock or non-matching lowers the value immensely - all these rifles have going for them is their collectable value - they are not shooters.

Is $3k for one with a repro stock but matching numbers too much?

[81turbota]

Is $3k for one with a repro stock but matching numbers too much?

Really depends, but you'll probably never find another G41 stock. I wouldn't pay 3k for it that's for sure...$5k honest matching original or $2k shooter, anything in between would annoy me and I'd be looking to replace it.

With that said, do you plan to shoot it?

[pitfighter]

Really depends, but you'll probably never find another G41 stock. I wouldn't pay 3k for it that's for sure...$5k honest matching original or $2k shooter, anything in between would annoy me and I'd be looking to replace it.

With that said, do you plan to shoot it?

Hah - you are correct.

$3K will buy you a matching G43 - that will never be an issue to sell.

[delfino]

Really depends, but you'll probably never find another G41 stock. I wouldn't pay 3k for it that's for sure...$5k honest matching original or $2k shooter, anything in between would annoy me and I'd be looking to replace it.

With that said, do you plan to shoot it?

I'd probably shoot a few rounds then put it away. Based on your opinion, I suppose a repro stock wouldn't give it much of a collectors value later on down the road. I wouldn't mind spending $2K for a shooter in orig. config (non-sporterized, matching or not w/ repro stock), but haven't had any luck finding one in that range.

[hollowpoint67]

Careful there are some people here and on other boards that strictly buy G41s and part them out for profit.

[GunKraut]

I've got one that's all original sans barrel bands and barrel band spring (duffle cut victims) and one that's build with mostly original parts (incl. stock) around a matching barreled action with matching bolt group. The latter one cost me somewhere north of $2,000 but less than $3,000 to put together.

They are not bad shooters, actually very enjoyable, but cleaning is a nightmare due to all the junk that comes in contact with burned powder.