GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE GERMAN WWII STG 44 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).GERMANMP443283ai7.92x 33 MMMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 7.92 x 33mm. 16-1/2" bbl. J.P. Sauer mfg. STG 44 with final assembly in 1945. Registered as 3283a, but actual SN is 3283ai. Marked also in addition to "ce" on bottom of receiver, with Fleming and Wyandott, OK address. Bbl was mfg by C.G. Haneal with mostly Merztwerk subcontracted sheet metal parts. Buttstock hardware is a renumber from 4095. Hand grip is SN 3269ai marked underneath buttstock housing. Bolt carriers non-matching. Bolt is 3269 in electro-pencil on left side. No bolt cut-out indicating this bolt is of the earlier configuration, still completely correct and acceptable for this late war production gun. Rear sight is marked "69" on side. Buttstock profile is 5-1/2" from heel to toe. One "MP44" Nazi proofed mag is included. Front sight hood not present. Laminated wood buttstock retains discernible letter proof mark in sling recess. Registration form indicates "Germany" in manufacturer's block 3. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine to very fine. Orig dark blue lustrous finish on bbl and receiver with somewhat duller, yet orig finish on bbl heat shield and stock hardware thinning at the high points and with some dings to gray patina. Trigger housing and mag exhibit light gray phosphate finish, typical and expected from guns manufactured in this vintage. Buttstock hardware at rear of heel and toe also a phosphate finish turning to a pleasing gray patina. Wood grips and buttstock are fine with typical handling marks and some bruising. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. Exceedingly fine, bright brilliant bore. Serial evidently a Waffenmeister renumber with the last two-digits overstriking there predecessors. The STG 44 is the ancestor of all modern assault rifles which use an intermediate cartridge. The revived availability of ammunition of these guns has prompted many collectors and shooting enthusiasts to rediscover what a wonderfully comfortable and fun gun this is to shoot. It combines all the best elements for any machine gun enthusiast. Specimens dated 1945 are quite rare and desirable for the historical collector. 53234-1 JWK (26,000-35,000)