**GERMAN WWII MP44 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R).

**GERMAN WWII MP44 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R). SN 1625s/44. Cal. 8mm Kurz(7.92x33mm). 16-1/4″ bbl. Receiver marked MP44 and manufactured by Merz Werk, Frankfurt (COS) w/ Haenel mfg.(WaA37) milled and cast parts, w/Erma (Wa280) final proof. Manufactured 1944, buttstock is lesser height type for vehicle mount. Parts are all matching to include bolt , which is of the earlier type, without recession next to extractor. Orig hard, brown, plastic (Kunststoff) grips, orig leather sling and correct orig Haenel mag. Action functions smoothly by hand; mag fits properly into mag well; trigger group passes function check in both full and semi auto. Takedown tool incl. in butt trap as well as reproduction German operating manual. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to excellent. 85%+ orig blue finish, overall. Stock has some dings and handling marks, but no cracks. Small drilled screw hole on right side of stock approx. 1/2″ forward of sling slot. Bore is shiny and bright in excellent condition. It would be difficult to find a specimen in better condition. 4-37292 JWK1 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1026	$24,150.00	GERMAN WWII MP44 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R). SN 1625s/44. Cal. 8mm Kurz(7.92x33mm). 16-1/4″ bbl. Receiver marked MP44 and manufactured by Merz Werk, Frankfurt (COS) w/ Haenel mfg.(WaA37) milled and cast parts, w/Erma (Wa280) final proof. Manufactured 1944, buttstock is lesser height type for vehicle mount. Parts are all matching to include bolt , which is of the earlier type, without recession next to extractor. Orig hard, brown, plastic (Kunststoff) grips, orig leather sling and correct orig Haenel mag. Action functions smoothly by hand; mag fits properly into mag well; trigger group passes function check in both full and semi auto. Takedown tool incl. in butt trap as well as reproduction German operating manual. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to excellent. 85%+ orig blue finish, overall. Stock has some dings and handling marks, but no cracks. Small drilled screw hole on right side of stock approx. 1/2″ forward of sling slot. Bore is shiny and bright in excellent condition. It would be difficult to find a specimen in better condition. 4-37292 JWK1 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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