"GERMAN MK-36 III. SN 4. Cal. 9mm. 20" bbl. This is an EXTREMELY rare piece. It is believed that this firearm is an original Hugo Schmeisser prototype, designed in the mid 1930s. According to our records, the MK36 III never made it into production due to a patent infringement on the Vollmer designed operating spring. It is completely possible that this specimen may very well be the only example of its type in the United States, and possibly the world. No other existing samples are currently known. Drift adjustable front sight post, tangent rear sight(adjustable from 100-1000 meters). All metal has deep rich bluing. 1-pc wooden stock. Top wooden hand guard. Comes w/ leather sling that appears original. Metal butt plate. Includes one magazine. This very rare German machine gun is exemplified by it's fantastic condition and it's extremely low SN. This early open bolt design actually utilizes a bolt lock so bolt will not open unless the magazine is inserted. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains almost all of it's original bluing. Wood stock is of exceptional quality although it possesses several light blemishes, small gouges, nicks and dings from typical handling and storage. The finish has remained very good. Select fire open bolt mechanism functions smooth, and bore is very clean. 4-34670 JZ14 (15,000-25,000)"
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