A relatively late development in the European Theater, the Sturmgewehr (literally "assault rifle") line of firearms used both an unprecedented amount of stamped sheet metal for an infantry rifle as well as an intermediate power cartridge to increase controllability in automatic fire and reduce overall ammo weight without completely sacrificing striking power at range. The Sturmgewehr would serve as the direct forefather to the CETME/G3 line of firearms, as well as a spiritual forefather to many Cold War infantry weapons. The underside of the receiver is marked "sup" (unknown small arms manufacturer), "2/5" and "eagle/37" (Sauer), with "StG44" on the left side above the trigger housing and the serial number and date (note: reads as "4463y/45", markings elsewhere suggest that "y" is either a mis-struck or heavily worn "aj") on the left side of the magazine well. Fitted with a hooded blade front and tangent notch rear sight, ventilated metal handguard, ribbed grip panels, a brown leather sling and a laminated buttstock with iron jacketed heel and toe. Included with the lot are three extra magazines.

Good, with traces of the original blue/phosphate finish, with areas cleaned bright, areas of mixed brown and gray patina, and scattered spotting and handling marks. The bolt has been electro-pencil numbered to match, with matching stamped numbers on the trigger housing, stock iron, and gas piston. The grip panels are fine, with light scuffs, and the stock is good with some cracking/grain splitting at the wrist and mild scuffing 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.