This is a very scarce example of a Danish Model 1940 light machine gun chambered in 7.92 (8mm Mauser). This was the final version of the original Madsen Model 1907 light machine gun that remained in service with the Danish Army until the mid/late 1950's when the new Madsen/Saetter LMG was introduced. This example is an export model that is chambered in the 7.92 Mauser cartridge. This version was used in several European countries as well as China and Africa. This example is a fully functional, fully automatic light machine gun that is registered with the BATF as a "Sales Sample". It is has the same "long barreled recoil system" as the original Model 1907 version only modified for use with the 7.92 Mauser cartridge. Since it's the export model, it is stamped on the left side of the receiver with the large markings of: "MADSEN/Danish Crest flanked by R and P" (for the Republic of Portugal) over "M.L. No. 3469". It uses the side mounted large box magazine like the original. It is fitted with a quick change barrel that has a large carrying handle mounted on top of the barrel jacket. It is fitted with a standard blade front sight and a military style tangent rear sight graduated 200-1,900 meters. The left side of the receiver is lightly stamped with an importer marking of: "BELLO WPB. FLA.". It has the original heavy walnut buttstock with a perforated barrel jacket and a folding bipod mount on the underside of the barrel jacket. The metal parts are finished in a British type black suncoat type finish. It is complete with two original metal magazine carriers, each containing 5 original magazines, with an additional 4 original magazines, (total 14 magazines), a complete barrel/breech assembly, an original monopod in its leather pouch, and a complete original large folding tripod.

Very fine with 85% of its arsenal black paint finish overall showing wear on the edges and high spots overall from light handling and use in the field. The walnut stock is somewhat dark/oil stained showing handing marks and light to moderate handling marks/pressure dents on the sides from use and handling. The various components are all in very fine to excellent condition and as noted the weapon is fully operational. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. This weapon is currently registered as being "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)" and as such can only be purchased by an FFL, with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License.