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Haenel MP28II Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 8938, 9
mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. A refinement of the World War One era MP18 SMG, the MP28. II was part of the last generation of “heavy metal” SMGs, prior to the transition to the MP38/MP40 models by the Germans. Blade front and tangent rear sight graduated
to “10”, with a ventilated receiver that doubles as a heat shield for the barrel and a magazine well marked “M.P.28. II/SYSTEM/SCHMEISSER/PATENT”. A manual hook safety is integrated into the receiver, with a “D” and “E” marked pushbutton selector switch built into the trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock with grasping grooves on the forearm and a ribbed steel buttplate. Includes nine extra magazines
CONDITION: Fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing an area of cold blue over pits on the right forward receiver and on the base of the heat shield, scattered scratches and dings, and bright edge wear. A mixed number is present on the endcap, and a contrasting blue finish on the muzzle cap. The refinished stock is fine,
with light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 22,500 - 32,500
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