Deactivated WW2 German MP40

This is a stunning example of a Second World War German MP40 submachine gun. Dated 1943, it was manufactured by Steyr (bnz) and has matching numbers to the receiver, trigger assembly, barrel, barrel nut, stock and front and rear sights. Surprisingly 1943 production figures for the MP40 by all manufacturers was just under 235,000, the majority of which were allocated to the German Army. This beautiful example carries the correct Nazi military acceptance stamps Eagle 623 that were assigned to Steyr. The gun has a slotted magazine well and is fitted with an original 1941 dated magazine containing several inert 9mm rounds.

The MP 40 was an innovative design in both terms of manufacture and as a weapon of war. It was made using stamped steel and Bakelite parts and had a very clever folding stock arrangement making it an ideal compact weapon for the German Fallshrimjager (paratroops). The MP40 was issued widely throughout the German army with infantry divisions and SS units receiving them first in 1940, and was only in production from 1940 to 1945. It was also a favourite with Allied troops and was a prized trophy, often it would be used in preference to other available weapons if captured. We have included an image of a WW2 British SBS - Special Boat Service man armed with a captured MP40.

Deactivated with a working action.