Manufactured in 1945, the StG44 was a refinement of the MP43/MP44 line of intermediate caliber, selective fire infantry rifles, dropping the pretense of being a "machine pistol" and receiving the distinctive "Sturmgewehr" (literally: assault rifle) name, physically and linguistically defining an entire genre of weapons that would grow to become the de-facto standard for the 20th and 21st centuries. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the serial number and model marking on the left side of the receiver, "fxo" on the underside ahead of the magazine well, and "WaA21" (double stamped) on the side of the trigger housing. Replacement mismatched bolt and gas piston assembly. Fitted with a metal handguard, ribbed hardwood grip panels, and laminate buttstock. Magazine absent.

Very fine, with 85% of the combination blue/phosphate finish, showing areas of spotting, scuffs and handling marks overall, with a mixed gray and brown patina on the trigger housing. The barrel retention pin is a later replacement, and the barrel may be a replacement as well. The grips show some sanding and scuffs, and the buttstock shows a few scratches and dings. 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.