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LOT 3394
World War II Haenel MP43 Sturmgewehr, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 9119, 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. This is a fine example of a desirable German MP43 Sturmgewehr assault rifle manufactured during WWII. The direct ancestor to H&K’s line of roller locked military rifles and SMGs and the spiritual forefather of an entire class of infantry weapons, the Sturmgewehr (literally “assault rifle” in German) was the first intermediate caliber selective fire infantry rifle to hit
the field, using the reduced power 7.92x33 Kurz round to improve controllability in full automatic without completely sacrificing striking power and range. The resulting weapon could handle a close-up fight better and with a lighter combat load per round than a full power bolt action rifle, while also being able to reach out across the field better than a pistol caliber submachine gun, making it ideal for urban environments. The design also made use of machine stamping for as many components as possible, for reduced weight and accelerated production. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with “MP43” on the left side of the receiver, serial number and “44” production date on the left side of the magazine well, and “cos” (Merz Brothers) and “fxo” (Haenel) maker’s mark on the underside of the receiver. The individual components bear a mix of Waffenamt proofs and serial numbers. Included with the lot is an extra magazine (both mags marked “MKb/42/MP43”) and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the refinished blue, showing areas of covered pitting, a mixed brown and gray patina on the forearm and barrel, scratches on the trigger housing, and mild handling marks overall. The wood shows a number of dents and scuffs. The sear
does not consistently reset in semi-automatic operation, otherwise mechanically very good. 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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