Image Lot Price Description




3038
$16,675.00

**FINE GERMAN MP40 MADE BY ERMA (C&R). SN 4409p. Cal 9mm 9.9″ bbl. This MP40 appears to have all matching numbered parts including the bolt, receiver tube, bbl, hood, bbl resting bar, etc… Marked “ayf 43” on the lower assembly cap and also “cnd” (Krupp) and “WaA254”. Bottom of receiver tube is marked in electric pencil “RM JONES SEFFNER, FLA”. Bakelite lower is of the attractive reddish brown type. Bbl resting bar is of stamped sheet metal. Bbl nut has two flats. Bbl bushing is affixed to bbl tube with indentations at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. Stock loop has about 1″ of play at shoulder rest when extended. Accessories include orig sling and one magazine marked “kur 43″ and a US canvas carrying case with vintage leather strap. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be a fully functional reactivated C&R. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good. About 30% blue. Almost all on the bbl hook and in recessed areas. Most of the weapon is covered with a brown patina or else is dull gray metal. Receiver tube is welded on left side with a series of dashes, no doubt this is orig. Bore is shiny and bright with some frosting. Bolt face is extremely fine. Weld marks apparent below chamber area indicate previous DEWAT. Cocking handle on the bolt is starting to flex in it’s socket. This would be a straightforward repair. Sling is soft and supple and completely serviceable although cross hatching is worn. Magazine finish is somewhat better than on the gun but does not look out of place. Canvas case is sound with a hole at the muzzle side about 1” long. Leather carrying strap is still soft and completely serviceable. As an all matching orig MP40. This would be a choice piece for any collector. 4-47806 JWK31 (12,500-17,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013
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