This is a very nice example of a MP-40 submachine gun that was manufactured by the Pearl MFG. Corp using a set of WWII German manufactured parts along with their tube receiver. The original MP-40 SMGs were highly prized as war trophies during WWII and are even more desirable today. They are a basic blow-back weapon that fires a 9mm Parabellum cartridge, from an open bolt at a cyclic rate of approximately 500 rpm. The rear receiver cap is marked: "MP 40/bnz 42". It has a new made tube receiver almost identical to the original version that is stamped on the right with "PEARL MFG. CORP./GRANTS NM." with serial number "1013" stamped on the left front end. It has a ribbed magazine housing, machined bolt and barrel assembly. It is fitted with the traditional dark red bakelite grips and lower receiver cover. This MP40 is complete with five magazines total; three original WWII, dated "41 and 43" a rare MP-41 Schmeisser magazine and one unmarked reproduction magazine. It also comes with an original WWII leather sling.