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LOT 3447
Gebruder Merz/Fleming Firearms “cos” Code
MP43 Sturmgewehr Selective Fire Rifle, Class
III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial
no. 6145k/44, 7.92 x 33mm Kurz cal., 16 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Rebuilt/
remanufactured post-World War II by Fleming
Firearms of Charlesville, South Carolina, this is a
fine example of the MP43 selective fire rifle. Later
dubbed the “sturmgewehr” (literally “assault rifle”),
the MP43 and its successors were intended to bridge
the gap between the full power infantry rifle and
pistol caliber submachine guns, a weapon that could perform at range
and in a close-quarters brawl. In turn, this would influence the design
of infantry weapons through the Cold War and beyond. Blade front
and tangent rear sights, with a combination of proof marks and “cos”
manufacturer code on the underside of the receiver, serial number
and “44” date on the left side of the magazine well, and the Fleming
address on the right side of the receiver (concealed by the trigger
housing when assembled. Mixed manufacturer markings are present on
multiple parts, with a stamped metal forearm, ribbed pistol grip panels,
and a hardwood stock with steel reinforced heel and toe.
CONDITION: Fine as remanufactured, with 75% of the blue finish overall,
showing areas of brown patina, scattered spotting, and mild wear and
handling marks. The furniture is very good, with light scratches 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) under the
provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000 281