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LOT 1364
“cos” Code MP43/1 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class
III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine
Gun - Serial no. 4715c/43, 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cal.,
16 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood
stock. Manufactured in Germany and later
rebuilt (consignor supplied information suggests
that Charles Erb did the work), this is a solid
representative example of the MP43/1 assault rifle.
The German “sturmgewehr” (literally: assault rifle)
line of weapons helped to define the intermediate
caliber selective fire infantry rifle for the 20th
and 21st centuries. Blade front and tangent rear
sights, with the “cos” marking on the underside
of the frame, serial number on the left side of the
magazine well, and the model marking on the left
side over the charging handle. Matching numbers
are present on the receiver, trigger housing, gas
piston, bolt and stock iron. Fitted with a ventilated metal forearm,
ribbed pistol grip panels, and a hardwood buttstock. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Fine as rebuilt/refurbished, with 95% of the current arsenal
quality blue finish, showing areas of pitting beneath the surface, a few
small patches of rust, mild edge wear and light handling marks. Mild
dents and scuffs are visible on the wood. 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: 13,000 - 19,000
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