GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
GERMAN WW II MP 40 SUB-MACHINE GUN (REGISTERED DEACTIVATED CURIO & RELIC).GERMANMP 4027449 MMMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 9 m. This MP 40 was manufactured very early in 1942 by C. G. Haenel using sub-contractor parts. Visible external numbers match. Bbl made and proof marked by C. G. Haenel. It is interesting to note that although the receiver tube is clearly dated "42" and proofed "cos" with "WaA 44" indicating Mertz Werke. The lower assembly which matches, is dated "41", manufactured by Krupp, proof mark "cnd" with C. G. Haenel final proof of "fxo". The two halves are unquestionably matching to each other and orig, however the receiver tube is dated "42" while the lower assembly is dated "41". An interesting inconsistency which gives an indication to the order of assembly and SN application process in use at C. G. Haenel at that time. Bolt is numbered "25040" manufactured by Erma with eagle over "280" proof mark. Bbl resting bar is of the hard Bakelite type. Included is an orig leather sling and an orig set of tan cloth magazine pouches coded "lwm 44" with eagle proof mark over "WaA 196". Also marked "MP 38u40". Attached to this as found is an orig leather waist belt with an orig "GOTT MIT UNS" buckle. Included in this lot is a modern reproduction bbl that has been fitted with orig Erma parts which the consignor used to preserve the condition of the orig bbl currently on this gun. Also included in this lot are six orig and one reproduction 32-rnd magazines and one orig magazine loader. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. Although currently in a deactivated status on a Form 5, it appears it would take very little work to reactivate this gun. This can be accomplished by submitting a request for reactivation on an ATF Form 1 and paying the appropriate fee. Please note that although registered as SN 2744 the actual SN is 2744m. This can be requested to be corrected upon transfer. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance good to very good with about 70% coverage turning to a brownish patina with scattered light pitting and darkening on metal surfaces. Appropriate proof marks clearly in evidence. Lower Bakelite in extremely fine condition with only minor handling marks. Swing out shoulder loop slightly loose when extended. Area of trunnion around bbl chamber face shows evidence of welding with subsequent machine work for reactivation. Bolt face is in good condition with some light corrosion. It appears it would take very little effort to completely restore this area to a firing condition. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Leather sling and belt are in good serviceable condition. Very supple and soft to the touch. Buckle retains about 70% of its orig green paint with the exposed edges turning to a brown patina. Tan cloth magazine pouches in very good orig condition with some soiling and several small rust stains at the bottom of each cell as one might expect. It is rare to find an MP 40 which is as near matching as this one is and also includes such a nice orig set of magazines, pouches and belt. 49620-1 JWK37 (15,000-20,000)