**ERMA EMP SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED AT SELZ, FRANCE 1944 (C&R).

SN 10755. 9 MM. 10″ bbl. This Erma EMP appears to have matching numbers on receiver, magazine housing and bbl shroud. Eagle/”N” proof mark on receiver cap. Marked with “H” on stock just forward of front hand grip. Nazi eagle swastika cartouche on left side of buttstock. Museum inventory markings in textile marker on bottom of trigger guard. Bolt moves freely within receiver tube and functions properly however this weapon has been deactivated by welding the chamber shut and welding the bbl shroud to bbl just forward of magazine well. Retaining screw at bottom of bbl shroud not present. No magazine present. 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 finish and appearance is good with about 80% orig blue finish remaining with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Also with some scrapes and gouges to bare metal. Heat discoloration on magazine housing and shroud just below sling loop on shroud. Chamber has lost a significant amount of material when welded for deactivation. Wooden stock has numerous bruises, dings and handling marks as well as small chips out of it. Brass plate affixed with small nails to right of buttstock, “WATCH ON THE RHINE/WINTER 1944/SELZ, FRANCE/2ND BN.-276th INF./TASK FORCE HERREN”. The documented involvement of this weapon in a historical WWII engagement adds value consideration beyond what this model in this condition would normally bring. The fact that this weapon also has ties to a decorated American officer only enhances the interest and historical significance. 4-51960 JWK103 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1100

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1100	$11,500.00	*ERMA EMP SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED AT SELZ, FRANCE 1944 (C&R). SN 10755. 9 MM. 10″ bbl. This Erma EMP appears to have matching numbers on receiver, magazine housing and bbl shroud. Eagle/”N” proof mark on receiver cap. Marked with “H” on stock just forward of front hand grip. Nazi eagle swastika cartouche on left side of buttstock. Museum inventory markings in textile marker on bottom of trigger guard. Bolt moves freely within receiver tube and functions properly however this weapon has been deactivated by welding the chamber shut and welding the bbl shroud to bbl just forward of magazine well. Retaining screw at bottom of bbl shroud not present. No magazine present. 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 finish and appearance is good with about 80% orig blue finish remaining with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Also with some scrapes and gouges to bare metal. Heat discoloration on magazine housing and shroud just below sling loop on shroud. Chamber has lost a significant amount of material when welded for deactivation. Wooden stock has numerous bruises, dings and handling marks as well as small chips out of it. Brass plate affixed with small nails to right of buttstock, “WATCH ON THE RHINE/WINTER 1944/SELZ, FRANCE/2ND BN.-276th INF./TASK FORCE HERREN”. The documented involvement of this weapon in a historical WWII engagement adds value consideration beyond what this model in this condition would normally bring. The fact that this weapon also has ties to a decorated American officer only enhances the interest and historical significance. 4-51960 JWK103 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1100 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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**ERMA EMP SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED AT SELZ, FRANCE 1944 (C&R).