Designed by Henrich Vollmer in the late 1920s and subsequently manufactured by the Erma Machine factory in the early 1930s, with known issue to German police and paramilitary units, as well as use during the Spanish Civil War. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with a ventilated heat shield, manual safety and hook safety on the receiver, single trigger with "E" and "D" marked selector, and smooth stock with integral front pistol grip. A plug has been welded into the chamber, and the breech face has been ground down to eliminate the firing pin. Magazine absent.

Very good as refinished, with areas of brown patina, spotting, a small amount of pitting, and mild handling marks. The stock shows some dents and scuffs. Mechanically in good order. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), Class 3 DEWAT that is fully transferable, 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, National Firearms Act.