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LOT 1511
German MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R DEWAT Registered Machine Gun - Serial no. 736J, 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/fxo/41” (C.G. Haenel) marked on the rear receiver end cap, “cos” (Merz) maker mark on the bottom of the receiver tube and magazine release button, and “cnd” (Krupp) on the left rear of the trigger guard/grip. Visible matching numbers marked on various components. Waffenamt proofs including “WaA165”, “eagle/37” and “WaA44”. Fitted with a set of brown bakelite side panels and a metal underfolding stock. Includes leather sling. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Very fine as deactivated, retains 80% original blue finish with some bright cycling wear from the bolt handle, some light pitting and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance with some scattered light handling marks. The grips and receiver covers are also very fine with some light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically cycles, although the firing pin has been ground off, the firing pin hole inside the bolt body is welded and the chamber is welded closed with the barrel affixed to the receiver, not allowing the bolt to shut all the way. NOTE: This is a registered DEWAT weapon with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon, that is fully transferable. It has been classified as a Curio 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: 20,000 - 30,000
LOT 1512
Japanese Type
92 Hotchkiss Machine Gun, Class III/NFA DEWAT
C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod
- Serial no. 23557, 7.7 mm Japanese cal., 29 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. A derivative of the classic Hotchkiss machine gun designed by Kijiru Nambu (of Nambu Grandpa/Papa/Type 14 fame), the Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was a go-to automatic weapon for the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during World War II. A literally heavy machine gun, the 92 on its field mount clocks in at about 125 pounds and was designed so that the gun crew could pick up the
whole assembly with a set of carry poles (not included) for a
reasonably quick redeployment in action in spite
of the impressive mass. Blade front and (absent)
elevation adjustable rear sights, with the signature
heavy cooling fins on the barrel and barrel jacket, integral oiler mechanism in
the top cover, “9/2/Type” nomenclature and an optics mounting slot on top of
the receiver, “16.6” (June 1941) Showa date on the left side of the receiver over
the serial number, folding hardwood pistol grips and a thumb trigger. The tripod is green painted metal construction with integral height, traverse and elevation adjustment.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting (heavier between the flutes on the barrel and jacket), and scattered handling marks. The tripod is good, with some flaking of the green paint exposing a white base coat and bare steel, and the elevation mechanism is a bit stiff, but the adjustments are otherwise in good order. Mechanically good. NOTE: This is a registered DEWAT weapon with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon, that is fully transferable. It has been classified as a Curio 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: 8,500 - 13,000
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