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LOT 3381
World War II German MP40
Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R
Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial
no. 5877l, 9 mm cal., 10 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. “MP40/fxo 41” (Haenel) on the end
cap, “42/cos” (Gebruder Merz) marked and
“WaA44” proofed receiver tube and “cos”
triggerguard, with a hooded blade front
and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite
side panels, brown leather sling and an
underfolding steel stock. Matching numbers
are present on the bolt and the recoil spring
assembly. Included with the lot are four
extra magazines, a magazine loading tool,
and “The German MP40 Submachine Gun”
by Fred Rexler, Jr.
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the refinished
blue finish, showing areas of plum patina,
some covered pitting, and mild handling
marks. The bakelite panels are fine, with
light scratches and scuffs. 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: 22,500 - 35,000
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