A refined and streamlined successor to the MP38, the MP40 made extensive use of metal stampings and synthetic materials to make a weapon robust enough to withstand the stress of war while being simple enough to manufacture to keep up with the demand. Nearly every armed branch and paramilitary organization in Germany made use of the MP40, and many also found their way into the hands of opposition forces such as the French Resistance and Poland's Home Army, making it one of the signature weapons of the war. "42/cos" (Merz Brothers) marked on the underside of the receiver tube and "MP40 fxo.42" (Haenel) on the end cap, with a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, bakelite side panels, and an underfolding steel stock. Two extra magazines and two magazine loaders are included.

Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, scattered spotting and mild handling marks. The protective rib is absent from the underside of the barrel, and matching numbers are present on multiple components, including the barrel and bolt assembly. Mild scuffs and scratches are present on the bakelite panels, with "Han" scratched into the right side body panel. Mechanically excellent. 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.