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LOT 3380
World War II Haenel MP43 Sturmgewehr, Class III/NFA
C&R Fully Transferable Machine
Gun - Serial no. 6839h, 8 mm cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. This is a very good example
of a desirable German MP43 Sturmgewehr assault rifle manufactured during WWII. The direct ancestor to H&K’s line of roller locked military rifles and SMGs and the spiritual forefather of an entire class of infantry weapons, the Sturmgewehr (literally “assault rifle” in German) was the first intermediate caliber selective fire infantry rifle
to hit the field, using the reduced power 7.92x33 Kurz round to improve controllability in full automatic without completely sacrificing striking power and range. The resulting weapon could handle a close-up fight better and with a lighter combat load per round than a full power bolt action rifle, while also being able to reach out across
the field better than a pistol caliber submachine gun, making it ideal for urban environments. The design also made use of machine stamping for as many components as possible, for reduced weight and accelerated production. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with “MP43” on the left side of the receiver, serial number and “4” production date on the
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left side of the magazine well, and “cos” (Merz Brothers) and “fxo” (Haenel) maker’s mark on the underside of the receiver. The individual components bear a mix of Waffenamt proofs and serial numbers, and “FAKTS” has been stamped on the underside of the receiver, concealed by the trigger housing; this marking is associated to a manufacturer based in Houston, Texas. Included with the lot is one “MP44”/”glw” marked magazine and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine as assembled/refinished, with 95% of the mixed blue finish, showing some pitting below the bluing, mild spotting and handling marks. The wood furniture is fine, with mild dents and scratches. 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 478.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000