Czech dot Gewehr 33/40 Vz. 33 Carbine 7.92mm Bolt Action Rifle, 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,575.00
LSB#: LSB251006CF029
Make: Waffenwerke Brunn, Brunn plant, Czechoslovakia
Model: Gewehr 33/40
Serial Number: 6843b
Year of Manufacture: 1942 / C&R
Caliber: 8mm (7.92×57)
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine.
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked, “dot 1942” The left side is marked, “6843 b / G.33/40” The bolt and receiver are serial matched. There are various Reichsadler and Waffenamt throughout. The floorplate has a “GERMANY” stamp.
Barrel Length: 19.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn blade set into a barrel mounted base. The rear sight is a V-notch sliding escalator assembly marked out to 10.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece laminate wood set with a forend cap/bayonet lug & cleaning rod, barrel band w/ sling bar, through bolt, semi-pistol grip, sling well/passthrough, straight comb, and extended steel buttplate. There are light pressure dents, and scratches throughout. There are no notable chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Very Good + overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is pronounced. There is moderate erosion and faint pricks of pitting throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates at a 7/10.
Many military and C&R eligible weapons have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the fact that corrosive primers were commonly used in ammunition worldwide. For example, the U.S. used corrosive ammunition throughout WWII. The U.S. military did not begin to phase out corrosive-primed ammunition until the 1950s.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. There are spots of thinning and patina throughout along with scratches and wear marks. The forend cap has light surface rust. The action has light wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are blurry. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Leather sling.
Our Assessment: The Gewehr 33/40 occupies a distinctive place among German World War II small arms, purpose-built for mountain and airborne troops who required a lighter, handier rifle than the standard K98k. Manufactured at Waffenwerke Brunn in occupied Czechoslovakia and marked with the “dot” code, this 1942 example reflects the height of wartime production for specialized units operating in harsh alpine environments. The shortened barrel, lightened receiver, and uniquely reinforced stock with extended steel buttplate were deliberate design choices intended to withstand rough service while reducing overall weight. These carbines saw extensive use with Gebirgsjäger units and are closely associated with German operations in mountainous terrain. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, the G.33/40 retained full compatibility with standard German service ammunition while delivering that performance in a more compact package. The 8mm Mauser cartridge had already proven itself as one of the most effective military rounds of the era, offering strong ballistic performance and reliability in adverse conditions. This example’s bore shows pronounced rifling with moderate erosion and light pitting, typical of a service-used rifle from this period, particularly given the widespread use of corrosive-primed ammunition. The refinished metal and stock present cleanly, with honest wear and handling marks consistent with arsenal work rather than neglect.
Original G.33/40 rifles are increasingly sought after due to their limited production and specialized role within the German military. Even as a refinished example, this rifle retains its correct configuration, matching bolt and receiver, wartime markings, and characteristic mountain troop features that distinguish it from standard Mauser variants. With solid mechanics, an intact laminate stock, and period sling included, this rifle stands as a compelling representative of one of the most purpose-driven Mauser designs of the Second World War. -R.E.
