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LOT 403
World War II 1945 Production StG44 Sturmgewehr Selective Fire
Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no.
4463y/45, 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate
finish, laminate stock. A relatively late development in the European
Theater, the Sturmgewehr (literally “assault rifle”) line of firearms
used both an unprecedented amount of stamped sheet metal
for an infantry rifle as well as an intermediate power cartridge to
increase controllability in automatic fire and reduce overall ammo
weight without completely sacrificing striking power at range. The
Sturmgewehr would serve as the direct forefather to the CETME/
G3 line of firearms, as well as a spiritual forefather to many Cold
War infantry weapons. The underside of the receiver is marked
“sup” (unknown small arms manufacturer), “2/5” and “eagle/37”
(Sauer), with “StG44” on the left side above the trigger housing and
the serial number and date (note: reads as “4463y/45”, markings
elsewhere suggest that “y” is either a mis-struck or heavily worn “aj”)
on the left side of the magazine well. Fitted with a hooded blade
front and tangent notch rear sight, ventilated metal handguard,
ribbed grip panels, a brown leather sling and a laminated buttstock
with iron jacketed heel and toe. Included with the lot are three
extra magazines.
CONDITION: Good, with traces of the original blue/phosphate finish, with areas
cleaned bright, areas of mixed brown and gray patina, and scattered spotting
and handling marks. The bolt has been electro-pencil numbered to match, with
matching stamped numbers on the trigger housing, stock iron, and gas piston.
The grip panels are fine, with light scuffs, and the stock is good with some
cracking/grain splitting at the wrist and mild scuffing 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: 16,000 - 25,000