GERMAN SCHMEISSER MODEL MP38 SUB MACHINE GUN BY ERMA. SN 0357. Cal. 9mm. The MP38 was the first developed sub machine gun developed for the German army since the MP18I of WWI. The MP38 was made from 1938-1940 at the Erma plant. All numbers appear to be matching. Threaded muzzle protector. Drift windage adjustable hooded front sight. Two position notch rear sight w/ 100 meter and 200 meter settings. Heat transfer bar on the bbl. Deep fluted receiver. Black plastic receiver housing w/ black plastic grips. Milled main spring tube. Wire skeletal under-folding stock. Nazi national eagle proof on several parts. Tan leather sling, and 32-rnd magazine also included. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Although very little of the orig. finish is retained by the exposed metal, the uniqueness and rarity of the heavy finned receiver and 3-digit SN easily compensate for it. The full auto only, open bolt mechanism functions smoothly and flawlessly by hand. Rear sights move w/ little effort. Rear stock folds and locks easily. Plastic receiver housing and pistol grips display normal rack and handling wear. Bore although lightly pitted retains deep rifling. 4-34668 JZ26 (25,000-35,000)
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