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MP40 Submachine Gun
LOT 422
World War II German MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 548, 9 mm cal., 9 inch round bbl., blue finish, metal stock. A refined and streamlined successor to the MP38, the MP40 made extensive use of metal stampings and synthetic materials to make a weapon robust enough to withstand the stress of war while being simple enough to manufacture to keep up with the demand. Nearly every armed branch and paramilitary organization in Germany made use of the MP40, and many also found their way into the hands of opposition forces such as the
French Resistance and Poland’s Home Army, making it one of the signature weapons of the war. “41/cos” (Merz Brothers) marked on the underside of the receiver tube and “MP40/fxo 41” (Haenel) on the end cap, with a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite side panels, and an underfolding steel stock. Visible numbers are matching overall, with a faint suffix (possibly “h”) on some components. CONDITION: Very fine, showing 97% plus professionally refinished blue finish, showing scattered scratches and dings, clamp marks on the barrel, covered pitting and mild overall wear. The grip panels are fine,
with mild scratches and dents. The bolt hangs up in the receiver, otherwise mechanically fine. 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: 18,000 - 25,000
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