Reference Thread - Poulins and James Julia Auctions (March 7-11, 2008)

[Badger]

Wow, 130K for an FG42!! I knew they were upwards of 100 now but wow....

This has to have been the one of the highest prices realized from the James Julia auction ...

**RHEINMETALL GERMANY FG42 SECOND MODEL. SN 04371. Cal. 7.92mm. 20" bbl. Beautiful and complete specimen of the rare and desirable FG42. Unique finned flash hider, spike bayonet, complete and functioning dust cover, folding bi-pod, flip-up hooded post front sight, flip-up adjustable rear drum sight.Orig. scope, 2 magazines, tan leather sling, finned wooden foregrip, composite pistol grip, and wooden rear butt stock. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. All metal surfaces appear to have orig. finish. Gently worn and normal finish wear. Wood is in great shape with the exception of 2 hairline cracks; 1 on the foregrip and 1 on the stock. Orig optics look slightly cloudy, but appears quite functional. Spiked bayonet is in very fine condition in relation to both finish and integrity. Mechanics function smoothly, and bore is shiny w/ sharp lands. 4-34632 JZ5 (50,000-90,000)

Sold for $149,500.00 U.S.

Price includes auction house Buyer's Premium of 15-17%

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Regards,
Badger