April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2023
MP34 submachine gun originally manufactured by Steyr-Solothurn under contract for the Portuguese military, who utilized these guns under the designation of M/942 until the 1970s. This example was subsequently deactivated via the destruction of the receiver and has been assembled as a parts kit/display piece on a cast aluminum receiver. The top of the receiver cover bears the Portuguese coat of arms over "1942" towards the chamber area, with Steyr's logo present at the rear. A faint "(Eagle) / 189" waffenamt is present on the top of the magazine well/ejection port assembly. Matching serial number "788" is present on the stock, as well as on the interior of the receiver cover latch. Metal components exhibit a glossy black enamel finish, with the 1-piece buttstock being comprised of solid wood. This example is accompanied by 1 32-round 9x19mm Parabellum magazine. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their black enamel finish, exhibiting scattered marks from handling and storage overall, as well as some areas of flaking. Bore exhibits a layer of cosmoline and retains good rifling throughout. Stock shows scattered handling marks and some small impressions, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. A nice Portguese contract MP34 parts kit/display gun.