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The G43/K43 rifle was Germany's attempt at an answer to the Soviet SVT-40 and US M1 Garand.  It is a fairly reliable weapon, but it did suffer from parts breakage.

This particular rifle is a bolt and stock mismatch gun.  It was a very good shooter.