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LOT 355
Wilson Arms MP-38 Submachine
Gun, Class III/NFA Fully
Transferable Machine Gun, with
Accessories - Serial no. MP-309, 9
mm cal., 10 inch round bbl., blue
finish, metal stock. Manufactured by Wilson Arms of Brunswick, Georgia using a combination of a new-made receiver tube and military surplus components, this is a fine representative example of the MP-38 submachine gun. The interim step between Erma’s prototype
EMP-36 and the signature MP-40 submachine gun of World War II fame, the MP-38 used a fluted receiver tube but otherwise was very close to the final design of the MP-40. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with the Wilson address and serial number on the underside of the receiver tube, “M.P. 38/27/1940”
on the frame socket, ribbed bakelite panels and an underfolding stock. Numbers and proofs are mixed overall. Included with the lot is four extra magazines, a leather 4-cell magazine pouch, leather sling, and
a copy of the book “MP 38 and MP 40 Submachine
Guns” by De Quesada.
CONDITION: Very fine. The receiver shows 95% plus
original blue finish, and the other steel components
show 75% blue with areas of brown and gray patina,
and mild spotting, with mild handling marks overall.
The grip panels are very good, with mild scratches and
dings. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 356
Beretta Model 38/42 Submachine
Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully
Transferable Machine Gun - Serial
no. CI7342, 9 mm cal., 9 inch fluted bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured in Italy, the Model 38/42 submachine gun is a simplification of the Model 38A, featuring a bolt with a fixed firing pin and an integral dual vent muzzle brake in the fluted barrel. A staple close-combat weapon of the Italians in World War II, the 38/42 used extruded tubing and stamped components like many other Axis and Allied SMGs, but uses a dual trigger mechanism, with the front trigger fitted with a disconnector for semi- automatic fire, and the rear trigger running in full automatic.
Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with the maker’s marks on top of the receiver, caliber marking on the barrel, stamped and welded magazine well, and a smooth pistol grip stock with grasping grooves and a brown leather sling. Included with the lot are 10 extra magazines and an assortment of extra components.
CONDITION: Fine as assembled, with 60% of the refinished blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, handling marks and edge wear. Mixed numbers present on the barrel and bolt. Stock is good, with mild scuffs and dings. 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: 12,000 - 16,000
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