**RARE GERMAN MODEL MP3008 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

**RARE GERMAN MODEL MP3008 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 9. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Manufactured by “cnd” (Krupp) with “WaA77” on plate forward of trigger on right side. Also marked “ntd” (Fritz Otto & Company, Reichenbach) on rear of spring retaining bushing as well as just below peep sight at rear. Selector switch is push through type as on MP44 marked “D” (fully auto) on the right side and “E” (semi-auto) on the left side. It is unusual for these to retain their German proof marks. This very rare sub machine gun was somewhat of a German copy of the Sten, and this model utilizes MP40 magazines. This one includes a magazine marked “MP41 PATENT SCHMEISSER” with arrow logo. This weapon displays some rather rough welds as was common with “last ditch efforts”, but functionality appears excellent. Reportedly intended for Volkssturm use. Production did not begin until close to the end of the war. Very crude front sight constructed from a ring and shaped to a point welded to the front of the bbl bushing. Rear sight is a fixed peep sight, very similar to that of the Sten. Sling attachment is a slot at the front of magazine well. Serial number “9” marked on lower right of receiver as well as forend cover and loop stock. This weapon cycles smoothly when operated by hand. Passes function check in full and semi-auto. Copies of NFA paperwork dating back to 1963 show the gun originally registered and classified as unserviceable. At some point in time the gun was reactivated using its original parts and retains C&R status. PROVENANCE: Copies of NFA paperwork dating back to 1963. CONDITION: Excellent gray Parkerized finish thinning just below the bottom of the magazine well. Bolt is in the white marked “WaA77” with eagle proof. Bolt face is excellent. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Although the welds on this weapon appear rather crude, it still is very attractive overall and actually a very remarkable design in that it is select fire. The rarity of this weapon combined with its condition and low serial number will make it of extreme interest in the machine gun enthusiast and especially the Nazi-era collector. 4-42046 JK40 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1005	$18,975.00	RARE GERMAN MODEL MP3008 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 9. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Manufactured by “cnd” (Krupp) with “WaA77” on plate forward of trigger on right side. Also marked “ntd” (Fritz Otto & Company, Reichenbach) on rear of spring retaining bushing as well as just below peep sight at rear. Selector switch is push through type as on MP44 marked “D” (fully auto) on the right side and “E” (semi-auto) on the left side. It is unusual for these to retain their German proof marks. This very rare sub machine gun was somewhat of a German copy of the Sten, and this model utilizes MP40 magazines. This one includes a magazine marked “MP41 PATENT SCHMEISSER” with arrow logo. This weapon displays some rather rough welds as was common with “last ditch efforts”, but functionality appears excellent. Reportedly intended for Volkssturm use. Production did not begin until close to the end of the war. Very crude front sight constructed from a ring and shaped to a point welded to the front of the bbl bushing. Rear sight is a fixed peep sight, very similar to that of the Sten. Sling attachment is a slot at the front of magazine well. Serial number “9” marked on lower right of receiver as well as forend cover and loop stock. This weapon cycles smoothly when operated by hand. Passes function check in full and semi-auto. Copies of NFA paperwork dating back to 1963 show the gun originally registered and classified as unserviceable. At some point in time the gun was reactivated using its original parts and retains C&R status. PROVENANCE: Copies of NFA paperwork dating back to 1963. CONDITION: Excellent gray Parkerized finish thinning just below the bottom of the magazine well. Bolt is in the white marked “WaA77” with eagle proof. Bolt face is excellent. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Although the welds on this weapon appear rather crude, it still is very attractive overall and actually a very remarkable design in that it is select fire. The rarity of this weapon combined with its condition and low serial number will make it of extreme interest in the machine gun enthusiast and especially the Nazi-era collector. 4-42046 JK40 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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