This is an excellent example of a WWII German MP40 submachine gun manufactured by the Steyr factory in 1942. These submachine guns were the most widely manufactured and issued German weapon during WWII with over one million manufactured. The top of the rear receiver is marked "MP 40./bnz 42/113/b". It is fitted with the correct red/brown bakelite lower receiver cover and grip panels. The various visible parts have matching serial numbers "113b" except the firing pin assembly and the late production aluminum resting bar under the barrel. The original matching parts are correctly stamped with the "Eagle/623" Waffenamt proof, indicating Steyr manufacture. The submachine gun is complete with one early rare WWII magazine marked "MP.38u 40" on the lower left side. Small import mark under the receiver.