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LOT 358
World War II German Erma MP40 Submachine
Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable
Machine Gun, with Accessories - Serial no. 4523u,
9 mm Luger 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. Hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, with “MP40/ayf 43” (Erma) on the end cap, “eagle/WaA254” stamp on the end cap, receiver tube, and other components, “eagle/280” barrel and firing pin assembly, and matching visible numbers overall. Fitted with bakelite side panels, brown leather sling and an underfolding steel stock. Included with the lot are two sets of magazine pouches (two “right” and “left” pairs, green canvas with leather fittings, mixed markings), five extra magazines, a loading tool and a modern soft case.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, scattered spotting, handling marks, and some light dings. The charging handle is a bit loose in the bolt. The grip panels are also fine, with minor scuffing, the sling shows minor scuffing and cracking, and the pouches have minor stains and leather cracks; the age of the pouches is unknown. 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: 18,000 - 27,500
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