GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
NAZI MARKED MG 42 MACHINE GUN(C&R).STEYRMG 4237638MM MAUSERMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 8mm Mauser. 22-1/2" bbl. Manufactured 1944 by "bnz" (Steyr). This gun contains a post-war era bolt numbered 6549-2 with bolt head "BK" and includes bolt-stop device inside. Includes 1 50 rnd belt segment. Flip up anti-Aircraft sight bar is present on rear sight. Top cover is Nazi marked as is bi-pod which is marked "dfb 44", without adjustment knob between legs. Feed tray matches SN with number on right side. Wooden buttstock has orig wire reinforcement as was directed late war. Action and firing mechanism move smoothly when operated by hand. Reciprocating spring is strong. Rails are in good condition. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Formerly of the A. William Vallerand Collection and later the Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance about 90% strong blue thinning to patina in places with some small spots of scattered corrosion. Handgrip is excellent, light brown, grips excellent, buttstock has some slight handling marks, minor longitudinal cracks and orig German wire reinforcement field repair around stock. Buttstock remains very serviceable and has a handsome deep brown grain figure. Bore in bbl is strong with sharp lands and dark grooves. Muzzle and booster also in good condition, with light carbon build-up. Mechanism parts are in fine condition. 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 a Form 4. This is an early manufactured Steyr with no letter suffix to the serial number, and would make a fine addition to any WWII machine gun collection. 49700-1 JWK13 (20,000-25,000)