May 18, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2022
Standard configuration M/45B submachine gun manufactured by Carl Gustaf in Sweden. Top of receiver bears a "(Crown) / C" proof above the serial number and "MADE IN SWEDEN", with several small crown proofs present overall. Features include an olive drab finish on major metal components, blued finish on some smaller components, an 8" barrel, perforated barrel shroud, post front sight, flip-up U-notch rear sight, side-folding buttstock, as well as 2-piece smooth wood grips. Folding stock retains its rubber wrap, providing additional comfort to the operator when firing. Matching numbers are present on the receiver and barrel shroud. NFA Registry lists "Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaltori/ Eskilstuna, Sweden" in the manufacturer block, with "M45/B" in the model block. PROVENANCE: From the collection of esteemed NFA firearms enthusiast and collector J. R. Moody. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their olive drab and blued finish, exhibiting a few minor superficial markings from handling and storage overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. 2-piece smooth wood grips exhibit a few minor handling marks and impressions but are otherwise fine. An extremely fine Curio & Relic eligible example of a Swedish M/45B submachine gun, that is a desirable submachine gun among recreational shooters today. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. MLW