**GERMAN MP43 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R).

**GERMAN MP43 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R). SN 7193g. Cal. 8mmKurz (7.92×33). 16 1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by “COS”-“WaA44” Merz-Werk, Frankfurt, “37” with prime contractor C.G.Haenel Suhl proofmark. Other contractor proofmarks evident include “ce” J.P.Sauer, and “623” Steyr on charging handle. Lower handgrip housing is marked “WaA21”. Upper receiver is marked “MP 43” while lower handgrip housing is marked “71939” SN/”44″, as is sometimes found. Accessories include 2 magazines, 1 marked “fxo” C.G.Haenel, and the other “gqm” Lock & Hartenberger. The Haenel marked magazine is also marked “MKb 42 u.MP 43”, denoting early manufacture. Also included is leather sling, magazine charger, and takedown tool. Sling appears orig. Takedown tool and charger are unmarked. Also included are two 20-rnd boxes of post-war production, steel cased 7.92×33 ammo, RCBS 8 mm Kurz die set, and hardcover book “The German Assault Rifle 1934-1945″ by Peter R. Senich. SN’s appear matching between receiver, hand grip, and butt stock. However, bolt and charging handle/operating rod do not match rest of gun. Bolt is of the earlier type without recession near extractor as found more often on MP43 marked guns. This weapon appears fully functional. Action moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Magazines fit firmly into magazine well. Weapon passes function check. CONDITION: Overall brown patina on higher metal surfaces with darker blue in recessed surfaces. Approx 70% blue overall Some extremely minor, almost unnoticeable pits on sides of receiver and in the recessed areas of the hand grip. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright with strong rifling. Looking very closely at chamber there is barely noticeable evidence that bolt at one time may have been welded forward. Hand grips are wood. There is a a very slight chip out of the lower bottom forward edge of the right grip panel as well as dings and rubbings. The butt stock is orig, with matching number to gun and has a 3” crack from the butt forward. Also on the left side, very lightly carved, and what seems to be vintage, are the letters “H. HESS”. The metal hardware of the butt stock has a smooth light gray patina. The butt stock retaining pin appears orig but is rather worn on the tip where the spring is. Bolt and operating rod are in good clean condition, and serial number do not match rest of gun. The “gqm” marked magazine is clean with deep rich bluing marked, “MP44” and has a non-matching SN scratched on left side in small numbers. The other “fxo” marked magazine has evidence of corrosion and pitting but still retains much of its bluing. This weapon shows evidence of use, with damage to butt stock consistent with “banging on doors”, it is still an interesting and fine example of the landmark assault rifle chambered for an intermediate sized cartridge; a welcome addition to any Class 3 collection. 4-37905 JWK32 (12,000-16,000)

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
	1027	$12,075.00	GERMAN MP43 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R). SN 7193g. Cal. 8mmKurz (7.92×33). 16 1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by “COS”-“WaA44” Merz-Werk, Frankfurt, “37” with prime contractor C.G.Haenel Suhl proofmark. Other contractor proofmarks evident include “ce” J.P.Sauer, and “623” Steyr on charging handle. Lower handgrip housing is marked “WaA21”. Upper receiver is marked “MP 43” while lower handgrip housing is marked “71939” SN/”44″, as is sometimes found. Accessories include 2 magazines, 1 marked “fxo” C.G.Haenel, and the other “gqm” Lock & Hartenberger. The Haenel marked magazine is also marked “MKb 42 u.MP 43”, denoting early manufacture. Also included is leather sling, magazine charger, and takedown tool. Sling appears orig. Takedown tool and charger are unmarked. Also included are two 20-rnd boxes of post-war production, steel cased 7.92×33 ammo, RCBS 8 mm Kurz die set, and hardcover book “The German Assault Rifle 1934-1945″ by Peter R. Senich. SN’s appear matching between receiver, hand grip, and butt stock. However, bolt and charging handle/operating rod do not match rest of gun. Bolt is of the earlier type without recession near extractor as found more often on MP43 marked guns. This weapon appears fully functional. Action moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Magazines fit firmly into magazine well. Weapon passes function check. CONDITION: Overall brown patina on higher metal surfaces with darker blue in recessed surfaces. Approx 70% blue overall Some extremely minor, almost unnoticeable pits on sides of receiver and in the recessed areas of the hand grip. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright with strong rifling. Looking very closely at chamber there is barely noticeable evidence that bolt at one time may have been welded forward. Hand grips are wood. There is a a very slight chip out of the lower bottom forward edge of the right grip panel as well as dings and rubbings. The butt stock is orig, with matching number to gun and has a 3” crack from the butt forward. Also on the left side, very lightly carved, and what seems to be vintage, are the letters “H. HESS”. The metal hardware of the butt stock has a smooth light gray patina. The butt stock retaining pin appears orig but is rather worn on the tip where the spring is. Bolt and operating rod are in good clean condition, and serial number do not match rest of gun. The “gqm” marked magazine is clean with deep rich bluing marked, “MP44” and has a non-matching SN scratched on left side in small numbers. The other “fxo” marked magazine has evidence of corrosion and pitting but still retains much of its bluing. This weapon shows evidence of use, with damage to butt stock consistent with “banging on doors”, it is still an interesting and fine example of the landmark assault rifle chambered for an intermediate sized cartridge; a welcome addition to any Class 3 collection. 4-37905 JWK32 (12,000-16,000) 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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