FG 42\1 - Bodenfund

[Ukrainer]

Hello to all!

Friends, say please your opinions, how much may cost a such FG 42 in this condition?
It belongs to my friend now. He will sell this gun.

This rifle was found in the area of the Battle in Koenigsberg, what was happening in East Prussia in 1945.
Was well preserved stamp, but lacks many parts.

Thank you

Best regards
Alex.






















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[Alfred.R]

thats a great find! to bad abaut missing parts,but maybe restored? i cant help with price,but im sure not a cheap item

[Willi Z.]

That is an amazing find! To see a 1st model FG42 there would indicate FJs were fighting there.

[me6_130]

Quite a rare bird A careful restoration could make it nice for display

Carles

[Patty D]

Yes, a very nice relic! In good condition as well to see the markings

[DTVPKING]

It was in fire for sure. Look at the trigger guard and the front handguard. Nevermind, its a very nice gun and i would steal it right away

[Ukrainer]

Friends, thank you for your kind words.
What can you say about it's real price for today?

[Alan Smith]

I would strongly suggest that you not try to "clean" or "restore" it: it is what it is, a dug-up relic of a rare firearm. Leave it as is and enjoy!

[BUZZER]

Damn I can't see photos, can You put them on http://imageshack.us/ or something like this if it's not a problem for you? Thank You anyway,
Regards

[me6_130]

I would strongly suggest that you not try to "clean" or "restore" it: it is what it is, a dug-up relic of a rare firearm. Leave it as is and enjoy!

Perhaps not "clean" or "restore" but do something to preserve it, if not rust will start flaking off and in a couple of years you might have nothing left. When I studied archaeological restoration we used tannic acid to prevend further deterioration.

Carles

[rittervomhuf]

...great find thanks for sharing these interesting pictures
rittervomhuf

[dennisb]

Very nice find!

[clint-magnum]

Friends, thank you for your kind words.
What can you say about it's real price for today?

not easy to say .....
between $1500-$2000 ??

[pitfighter]

I would pay $2K right now.

[Zepphead]

I'd pay 2500 right now.

Let the bidding begin!