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Lot 1569: MP44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle

Rare Late World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered German (bnz Code) MP44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1569: MP44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle

Rare Late World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered German (bnz Code) MP44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $40,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Late World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered German (bnz Code) MP44 Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: MP44
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz
Barrel: 16 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 10062
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a very good example of an original late WWII Nazi MP44 fully automatic assault rifle. The "bnz" Steyr code rifle are fairly rare as most of these were actually manufactured by the C.G. Haenel and ERMA Werke factories. This weapon was really the first true production assault rifle. It is estimated that approximately 300,000 manufactured before the war ended by three primary companies: C.G. Haenel, ERMA Werke and Mauser. They used numerous subcontracted parts usually assembled by one of the prime contractors. They fired the new and innovative 7.92x33mm Kurz intermediate length cartridge, which was basically a shortened 8mm Mauser cartridge. The concept with this weapon and cartridge was that by using a shorter/lighter cartridge that average German soldier could carry more ammunition but still had the capability of firing in both semi and fully automatic mode, with a greater, more effective range than the standard MP40 SMG. The side of the magazine well is stamped with serial number "9476/44" (indicating production in 1944) with the model "MP44" stamped farther back on the upper section of the receiver. It is correctly matching serial numbered on the bolt, buttstock attaching piece, and trigger group housing. The remaining parts all appear to be unnumbered. The barrel cross pin is still staked in place, so it had not been messed with. The underside of the receiver is stamped with "bnz", along with a double "eagle WaA623" Waffenamt proof, indicating it was manufactured/assembled at the Steyr factory. It has an all blued metal finish and a solid walnut buttstock. It is complete with one 30 round magazine correctly stamped "MP-44" with subcontractor code "ayf/280" and an original WWII leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very fine condition overall with 60% of the original blue finish still remaining overall with honest blue wear and fading with some slight flaking on the left side mixed with a gray/brown patina finish on the balance of the metal, all from genuine war time use. The walnut stock is also in fine plus condition with its original wartime oil finish, showing only minor handling marks and scratches on the sides with a few minor light pressure dents. The buttstock trap also has a reproduction field manual inside. A really nice, honest WWII German MP44 assault rifle. NOTE: This item is restricted as 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 478.



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