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Hooded blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with “MP40/bnz.42” stamped on the endcap, and “WaA623” stamps on multiple components, including the receiver tube. Matching numbers are present on multiple components, including the barrel, endcap, and bolt components. The trigger group is fitted with a set of dark brown cover and grip panels, as well as a steel under-folding stock. Included with the lot is the book “The MP38, 40, 40/1 and 41 Submachine Gun” by Special Interest Publicaties BV.
CONDITION: Good, with 40% of the blue finish, the remainder showing extensive heavy pitting/oxidization, scattered scuffs, brown patina and handling marks. The magazine well, receiver and barrel show evidence of clamping, partially crushing the magazine well and preventing loading of a magazine. The grip panels are very good, with some light dings and scuffs. Mechanically functions, though magazine will not go fully into the well as described above. 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: 9,500 - 16,000
Haenel MP28II Submachine Gun,
Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 4893, 9
mm cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured
by Haenel, this is a solid example of the MP28.II SMG. A refinement of the World War One era
MP18 SMG, the MP28.II was part of the last generation of “heavy metal” SMGs, prior to the transition to the
MP38/MP40 models for the Germans. Blade front and tangent rear sight graduated to “10”, with a ventilated receiver
that doubles as a heat shield for the barrel and a magazine well marked “M.P.28.II/SYSTEM/SCHMEISSER/PATENT”. A manual hook
safety is integrated into the receiver, with a “D” and “E” marked pushbutton selector switch built into the trigger guard. Fitted with a
smooth pistol grip stock with grasping grooves on the forearm and a ribbed steel buttplate. An extra magazine is included.
CONDITION: Good, with a mixed brown and gray patina on much of the surface, with extensive scattered dark rust oxidization, areas of mild pitting, and light handling marks. The stock shows a pinned repair near the takedown catch, internal cracking, and a number of scuffs and scratches. Mixed numbers on the internal components. 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: 9,500 - 14,000
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LOT 1392
World War II German Steyr “bnz.42” Code MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 7428b, 9 mm cal., 9 1/2 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 obust 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.