**FRENCH MAS 38 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT SELZ, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN F20288. 7.65 MM Long. 9″ bbl. This short and handy little French sub machine gun is marked on left side of receiver, “CAL.7,65 L MAS MLE 1938” followed by SN. SNs appear matching on receiver, bolt, buttstock hardware and buttstock. Bbl is simply numbered “54” on top. Main spring not present. Magazine not present. Web sling included in this lot. Chamber has been filled with weld and bbl spot welded to receiver at top of receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Captured from Germans at Selz, France in Winter of 1944-45 by 2nd Bn. 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with about 60% of finish remaining mostly a gray color on receiver and hand grip with a somewhat darker finish on bbl. Hand grip and buttstock have some bruises and handling marks. A cartouche on right side of buttstock which is pretty much illegible but one can make out the date 1942. There is a 1/2″ crack running forward of buttplate at heel of stock; this does not affect serviceability. Metal is discolored in an area about 1-1/4 dia around spot weld of bbl to receiver. With the addition of necessary parts it would be straight forward to bring this back to firing condition. 4-51969 JWK112 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1099

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1099	$5,175.00	*FRENCH MAS 38 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT SELZ, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R). SN F20288. 7.65 MM Long. 9″ bbl. This short and handy little French sub machine gun is marked on left side of receiver, “CAL.7,65 L MAS MLE 1938” followed by SN. SNs appear matching on receiver, bolt, buttstock hardware and buttstock. Bbl is simply numbered “54” on top. Main spring not present. Magazine not present. Web sling included in this lot. Chamber has been filled with weld and bbl spot welded to receiver at top of receiver. This weapon is currently unserviceable. Captured from Germans at Selz, France in Winter of 1944-45 by 2nd Bn. 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps* (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with about 60% of finish remaining mostly a gray color on receiver and hand grip with a somewhat darker finish on bbl. Hand grip and buttstock have some bruises and handling marks. A cartouche on right side of buttstock which is pretty much illegible but one can make out the date 1942. There is a 1/2″ crack running forward of buttplate at heel of stock; this does not affect serviceability. Metal is discolored in an area about 1-1/4 dia around spot weld of bbl to receiver. With the addition of necessary parts it would be straight forward to bring this back to firing condition. 4-51969 JWK112 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1099 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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**FRENCH MAS 38 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT SELZ, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).