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Lot #3399
Lot #3401

Lot 3400: German MP 40 Machine gun 9 mm Luger

Original World War II German Fully Automatic Class III Steyr Manufacture ("bnz" Code) MP40 Submachine Gun with Four Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 3400: German MP 40 Machine gun 9 mm Luger

Original World War II German Fully Automatic Class III Steyr Manufacture ("bnz" Code) MP40 Submachine Gun with Four Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $13,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Original World War II German Fully Automatic Class III Steyr Manufacture ("bnz" Code) MP40 Submachine Gun with Four Magazines

Manufacturer: German
Model: MP 40
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 9.9 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 154
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a very fine example of a matching, original WWII German MP40 Submachine gun as used by all German forces. These MP40 SMGs were highly prized as war trophies even during WWII and are even more desirable today and are probably the most sought-after WWII SMGs. Typically they are called a "Schmeisser" or Machine Pistol, which stems from the model designation of Machine Pistole, while in reality the MP40 is a true submachine gun, firing from an open bolt using the 9mm Parabellum round, same as the Luger pistol. They were a marvel of wartime manufacturing using stampings combined with limited machined parts to increase manufacturing speed and reduce time and cost. They were produced by three primary factories; Erma-Werkes, Haenel and Steyr, with this example produced by the Steyr factory in 1941. The top of the rear receiver end cap is stamped with: "MP40/bnz/41". The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number "6179" with the appropriate "WaA623" Waffenamts on the various parts. It has the traditional dark red bakelite grips and dark brown lower receiver cover. The trigger group, folding buttstock, barrel nut, resting bar, bolt (field renumbered) and rear sight are all correctly serial numbered and matching to the receiver. The firing pin is mismatched which is very common as it was subjected to high use during firing. This MP40 is complete with one original WWII MP40 magazine, three spare MP40 marked magazine and a magazine loader.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 90% of the original wartime blue finish showing even honest wear overall. The plastic or bakelite components are also in very fine condition showing honest wear and handling marks from wartime use. As noted this rare and highly desirable machine gun has all matching parts. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), Fully Automatic Weapon that is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF&E) that has been 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 478. Before bidding on this item, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the bidder to understand and comply with all the State and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence.



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