GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MATCHING STEYR MANUFACTURED MP-40 (CURIO & RELIC).GERMANMP 404602g9 mmMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. .9mm. 10" bbl. Nice matching example of the iconic and recognizable German machine gun of WWII. Properly proof marked with Eagle over "WaA623" proof marks as well as "bnz.43" indicating Steyr manufacture in 1943. This specimen has the 6 flat side magazine retention nut and indented receiver tube where it holds the trunnion in place. Bolt, bbl, bbl retention nut and other visible parts all appear to have matching SN. Magazine is marked "fxo41" indicating C.G. Haenel in 1941. Trigger was supplied by a sub-contractor and is marked with an Eagle 815 proof. Swing out shoulder loop is somewhat loose in its socket as is common. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires the approval of the BATF prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance fair to good with about 15-20% of the orig finish remaining in recessed areas with the remainder a gray and mottled brown patina. Left hand grip has a small chip about 1/2" long out of the back near the retention screw. Bakelite bbl resting bar has a couple of small chips but is completely solid and serviceable. Magazine is covered with light pitting and finish is consistent with the rest of this weapon. Lower assembly Bakelite has nicks and chips but is still completely serviceable with a dark brown color. Bore is good retaining much of its shine with some light pitting mostly mid-way between the chamber and muzzle. Matching numbered, all original MP 40's are always sought after collectors items. 49658-2 JWK62 (14,000-20,000)