Page 354 - 4094-BOOK2

LOT 1387
World War II German Steyr “bnz.42” Code MP40
Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable
Machine Gun - Serial no. 2190c, 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/bnz.42” (Steyr) on the end cap, “WaA623” (Steyr) proofed receiver tube, with
a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite side panels, and an
underfolding steel stock. Matching numbers are present on multiple components.
“1/0” has been added to the left bakelite panels, with “101” in black paint on the
underside of the forearm and a label reading “1075HM” on the right side.
CONDITION: Fine, with 40% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown
patina, numerous scattered light pitting, and handling marks. A minor dent is
present on the rear of the trigger housing, and the grip panels show minor scuffs
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: 18,000 - 27,500
352