**OUTSTANDING GERMAN WWII MG42 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED BY GUSTLOFF (C&R).

SN 5306d. Cal. 8mm, bbl 22-1/2″. This MG42 is unusual in that the the handgrip has been fitted with wooden grip panels. This lot also includes one 50-round assault drum and one anti-aircraft spider sight. Left side of receiver is marked “M.U.”/”M.G. 42″/”5306d”/”dfb”. This indicates the gun was manufactured in 1944 by Gustloff Werke in Suhl. Top cover is marked “cof” and “WaA 518” which indicates Carl Eckenhorn Mfg. Feed cover is non matching in SN as is shroud reinforcement bracket. Bipod retains Nazi proofs but does not match gun SN. Bbl also does not match gun SN. Right side of receiver has an X followed by a square proofmark of unknown meaning. Handgrip assembly is also marked “cof” with WaA 518 proof marks. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 90% blued finish as refinished. There are scratches to the finish with some finish over slight pitting in spots. Bolt head presents a blued finish appearance. There are some scuff marks where the moving parts interact with each other. Wooden handgrips have a fine appearance with cut horizontal lines on both sides. Wooden stock shows customary dings, scratches and gouges but still presents well. Bore has good rifling, dark in the grooves with more loss of finish on exterior. 50-round drum and anti-aircraft sight present a finish consistent with the rest of this arm. No doubt some fortunate and discerning machine gun collector will snap this up and have an excellent example of the iconic German machine gun of WWII. 4-51799 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2022

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2022	$32,450.00	OUTSTANDING GERMAN WWII MG42 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED BY GUSTLOFF (C&R). SN 5306d. Cal. 8mm, bbl 22-1/2″. This MG42 is unusual in that the the handgrip has been fitted with wooden grip panels. This lot also includes one 50-round assault drum and one anti-aircraft spider sight. Left side of receiver is marked “M.U.”/”M.G. 42″/”5306d”/”dfb”. This indicates the gun was manufactured in 1944 by Gustloff Werke in Suhl. Top cover is marked “cof” and “WaA 518” which indicates Carl Eckenhorn Mfg. Feed cover is non matching in SN as is shroud reinforcement bracket. Bipod retains Nazi proofs but does not match gun SN. Bbl also does not match gun SN. Right side of receiver has an X followed by a square proofmark of unknown meaning. Handgrip assembly is also marked “cof” with WaA 518 proof marks. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 90% blued finish as refinished. There are scratches to the finish with some finish over slight pitting in spots. Bolt head presents a blued finish appearance. There are some scuff marks where the moving parts interact with each other. Wooden handgrips have a fine appearance with cut horizontal lines on both sides. Wooden stock shows customary dings, scratches and gouges but still presents well. Bore has good rifling, dark in the grooves with more loss of finish on exterior. 50-round drum and anti-aircraft sight present a finish consistent with the rest of this arm. No doubt some fortunate and discerning machine gun collector will snap this up and have an excellent example of the iconic German machine gun of WWII. 4-51799 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2022 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**OUTSTANDING GERMAN WWII MG42 MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED BY GUSTLOFF (C&R).