GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
*VET BRING BACK MP-40 GERMAN DEWAT MACHINE GUN (C&R).GERMANYMP-407703 H9MMMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 9mm. 9.9" bbl. MP-40 manufactured by Steyr in 1942 marked "bnz 42" on cap to rear of tube. Tube and bbl also manufactured by Steyr with Eagle/WAA 623 proofs. Bbl resting bar not present. Bbl has been plugged with welded metal, heat of weld has damaged chamber face area. Bolt has also been welded and firing pin tip broken off. Swing-out shoulder loop somewhat loose as typically encountered. Bbl retention nut has six flats as often found on Steyr guns. Two orig Nazi mags and one mag loader included. This weapon is deactivated and non-functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 5 as Curio & Relic eligible as a deactivated tax-exempt transfer. This weapon may be re-activated on an ATF form 1 upon application and approval by BATF. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fair with moderate pitting on bbl and other metal parts, particularly on mags and loader. Brown patina on shoulder loop with scattered pitting and corrosion on grip frame and lower metal parts. Unable to determine condition of bore due to being plugged. Bolt face appears restorable. Small chips on high edges of Bakelite. This is every inch a veteran bring back gun which was retained as a souvenir. It is nice to find on upon occasion, simply untouched as captured, deactivated, and put away. 51383-1 JWK702 (10,000-15,000)