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LOT 408
Charles Erb/Steyr MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories - Serial no. 3892a, 9 mm cal., 10 inch round bbl., blue finish, metal stock. Originally manufactured by Steyr, this MP40 SMG has been restored/rebuilt by Charles Erb. One of the signature weapons of World War II, the MP40 is an open bolt gun built around a tubular receiver, a rugged and cost effective weapon fielded by every military and paramilitary force aligned with Germany, as well as such enemies as the French Resistance and Polish Home Army. Hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, with “WaA623” proofs on the receiver ahead of the magazine well and a “cnd” subcontractor mark on the rear cup. Matching numbers are present on multiple parts, including
the bolt assembly. Fitted with a set of bakelite grip panels and an underfolding stock. Included with the lot are five extra magazines, an extra firing pin/recoil spring assembly, sling, loading tool, and generic modern case.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, with 90%
of the refurbished blue finish, showing some light handling marks and a small amount of spotting. Some play is present in the magazine well, and the 200 yard rear sight notch is stuck in the up position. The bakelite panels show a few
light scratches. Mechanically fine. 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
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