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They were produced by three factories including Erma Werke, Haenel and Steyr, with this example produced by the Erma Werke factory in 1940. Often misattributed to Schmeisser, the MP.38 set the tone for German submachine guns through the end of the war, and the MP.40 would closely follow the blueprint it set. The main changes between the models were
A) streamlining the design to speed production
and reduce reliance on machined components and
B) introducing the two-piece charging handle to improve the drop safety of the weapon, an issue with open bolt submachine guns worldwide versus a flaw with the MP.38 itself. Blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, with all matching serial numbers and “eagle/280” proofs on the barrel, receiver, socket, and several other components. The MP.38 receiver tube shows the distinctive fluting down the length, with holes through the sides of the magazine well and “I.A.C./AUSTIN/TX” on the underside, and the socket
is marked “M.P. 38/27/1940”, with an early alloy grip assembly. The bolt assembly has been retrofitted with the MP.40 style two-piece charging handle, with an
appropriate notch added to the bolt raceway. Fitted with a set of matching number bakelite grip panels, an underfolding steel stock, brown leather sling and a brown leather bolt retention strap. Included with the lot is an extra magazine, three loading tools, and a modern case.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing some areas of light pitting, under the barrel, areas of gray patina, with mild wear and handling marks. The exceptionally fine side panels show minor scuffs and dings. Mechanically excellent. The leather bolt retention strap is very
fine. Opportunities to acquire a fully transferable exceptional MP.38 submachine gun do not readily present themselves! 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: 35,000 - 55,000
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