Original WW2 German Deactivated MP40 Display Gun BNZ 1943 Marked w/ Live Barrel, Sling & Magazine

Description

This is an excellent condition MP40 Maschinenpistole 40 display gun, built from original parts and constructed on a legal non-firing BATF approved solid aluminum dummy receiver, making this a 100% legal display Sub-Machine gun. As the receiver is a complete inert fabricated aluminum piece, this display gun is totally legal to own without a license of any kind.

Offered with exceptional original dark brown bakelite stock and grips, this is the real thing that will only appreciate in value over time. The extending butt stock is present and fully functional. The receiver is a BATF approved new made aluminum example, shaped to resemble an original MP40 receiver and fitted with a generic cocking handle. The barrel is original and has not been deactivated in any way, and the bore is in very good shape, with a bright finish and clear lands and grooves. Original markings have been maintained and make a keystone item for any serious WWII collection.

The rear receiver cup of this display gun is marked with the date and manufacture codes, which are clear:

MP40
bnz. 43
6258
eThis indicates 1943 manufacture by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Werk Steyr, the legendary Austrian arms company. The rear receiver cup base is marked with serial number 6258 / e, while the trigger housing is marked with 7865 / d. Both are marked with the Waffenamt WaA623 code seen on Steyr manufactured arms. The folding stock is marked with shortened serial number 465, with Waffenamt WaA280, usually associated with ERMA in Erfurt. The other components of the display gun are not serial number marked, or have mismatched serial numbers. This definitely appears to have been arsenal repaired, and parts from several guns were used. There are Waffenamt proofs on various parts of the display gun.

Included is an original MP 40 magazine, in very good service used condition, which is correctly marked MP. 38 u. 40 on the side, with maker code kur 43 on the back for 1943 production by Steyr-Daimler Puch AG, Werk Graz in Poland. It also bears the correct Waffenamt WaA815 code for this factory. Magazine had the spring and follower removed and are missing as it came from a state that prohibits high capacity magazines. Good news is we have 6 mags and a mag loader available for purchase in other listings on this site.

The included original sling is in good service used condition, and while the original markings are gone, it is definitely original. It has the correct knurling on the inside of the buckle to help hold the leather securely, and the buckle slider and outer housing are completely correct. The leather still shows lots of the original cross hatched texture on the outside.

This item is completely legal within the USA. Empire Military Imports observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Every display machine gun sold is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Please note that the requirements for each display gun are decided on a per case basis by the BATF, and may require deactivation or omission of some internal components.  Not available for Export.