Manufactured in 1941 in Suhl, Thuringia, this Haenel MP40 is in very good condition, and appears to be in all-matching original configuration. One of the signature models of the German "machine pistol" class of infantry weapons, the MP40 saw use virtually everywhere the German Army went, as well as being captured and returned to service by various resistance/underground groups. Constructed primarily from stamped sheet metal with a machined barrel and molded bakelite body panels, the MP40 operates on open bolt blowback principles, using an interesting telescoping recoil assembly instead of a loose spring filling the receiver tube. Hooded blade front and two leaf rear sights, with the three-line model, maker code and date on the rear of the receiver, "41/cos" on the underside of the receiver ahead of the magazine well, and an assortment of Waffenamt proofs, including "WaA165", "eagle/37" and "WaA44" on a number of parts. The matching full or partial serial number is present on multiple parts as well, with no visible mixed numbers. The trigger housing and grips are ribbed brown bakelite construction, with an under-folding steel buttstock. Included with the SMG are eight extra magazines and a brown leather sling.

Fine as refinished, with 90% plus current blue, showing some minor pitting and dings beneath the surface, along with some light dents and spotting. The bakelite components show some light scuffs and scratches. Mechanically excellent. 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.