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" (Haenel) on the end cap, "42/cos" (Gebruder Merz) marked and "WaA44" proofed receiver tube and "cos" triggerguard, with a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite side panels, brown leather sling and an underfolding steel stock. Matching numbers are present on the bolt and the recoil spring assembly. Included with the lot are four extra magazines, a magazine loading tool, and "The German MP40 Submachine Gun" by Fred Rexler, Jr.

Fine, with 80% of the refinished blue finish, showing areas of plum patina, some covered pitting, and mild handling marks. The bakelite panels are fine, with light scratches and scuffs. 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.