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Lot 412: German MP44 Sturmgewehr, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

World War II German MP44 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 412: German MP44 Sturmgewehr, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

World War II German MP44 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $22,500 - $35,000
Price Realized:
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World War II German MP44 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufacturer: German
Model: MP 44
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 7.92
Barrel: 14 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 3420
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Class III
Description:

Developed relatively late in World War II, the MP44 was a very important milestone in military weaponry, being the namesake of an entire class of weapons, the intermediate caliber, select fire, infantry "assault rifle". Influenced by the situation on both fronts, the MP44 made heavy use of stamped components, limiting costly and labor intensive machined or forged components to critical areas and speeding production. The adoption of an intermediate power cartridge, the 7.92x33mm Kurz, allowed each trooper to haul more rounds in their combat loads, and kept the recoil manageable in a relatively lightweight arm. While the full power "battle rifle" would be the western standard for the start of the Cold War, the MP44's spiritual children gained more traction in the 60s and 70s, and still hold a place as the de-facto standard for infantry weapons. The receiver is marked "MP44" and "9360o/44" on the left side, with the "cos" maker's code on the underside. The forearm is constructed from stamped and ventilated sheet metal, with a hardwood buttstock fitted with steel reinforcement at the toe and heel.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 50% of the blue finish, showing a brown patina on the forearm, scattered spotting, and mild handling marks. The grip panels show minor chipping, with some cracking and looseness to the buttstock. Some parts are renumbered to match. The firing pin and the magazine follower are absent, otherwise mechanically functions. NOTE: This weapon is 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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