September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
German MP-40 machine gun on Wilson manufactured and registered receiver tube. Lower assembly manufactured by Steyr (bnz) in 1943. Barrel is original ERMA manufacture with bakelite resting bar. This gun is non-matching parts. One original 32-round magazine is included with this gun. Original leather sling included with this lot. The MP-40 needs little introduction as it has been so often seen in various films over the years. It was, and remains, the iconic and instantly recognizable German machine gun and is also one of the most popular machine guns to take to the range for the shooting enthusiast. Relatively slow firing, easy to control, comfortable, and utilizes readily available ammunition. This model also has the great benefit of being easy to field strip and clean. It is one of the best entry level machine guns, and as a full-auto only machine gun, it can be transferred into states such as Connecticut. Electronic NFA Registry indicates "WILSON, JAMES DBA WILSON ARMS CO" as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent combination of original and refinish blue upon assembly. Bakelite furnishings and grips are extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is very good. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A great specimen for any World War II and/or shooting enthusiast. 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 4. JWK 2024-09-010
Manufacturer
Wilson Arms Co.