Own the classic German submachine gun, a Schmeisser, made during the final stages of WWII. It is the Fifth or final production variant, and it has all matching serial numbers! This firearm was never demilitarized, only dewatted, and the barrel was simply welded shut. We have had this gun rewatted, and it is C&R. This MP40 is a tight firearm which has seen very little use and is in extremely good condition. The MP40 is the picture everyone has in their mind of German weapons, and is a beautiful collecter's item. Not that many were brought back by out troops, and fewer still are in the condition this one is in. The fifth and last variant of the MP40 differs from all others in several ways. The pistol grip/trigger guard assembly is permanently attached to the lower receiver. The rear sling holder and buffer housing are edged with a metal band. Identification is also different: the serial number is stamped on top of the lower receiver in transverse direction, contrary to all other MP40 variants. This particular example is serial #584 with manufacture code bnz 44 identifying it was manufactured by Steyr in 1944. Interestingly, the fifth variant example photographed in the following reference book is bnz 43, manufactured by Steyr in 1943. The example we have for sale was actually manufactured a year later, adding to its rarity! MP40s were produced by Steyr, Haenel and Erma. Haenel halted production in early 1942 and Erma discontinued their production in 1943. Steyr halted the production of the MP40 some time between August and October of 1944. Thus there were no MP40s with the manufacturer code bnz 45. This fact places the example for sale among the last guns produced. If you are serious about collecting MP40s, it would be worth reading page 33 of the book The MP38, 40, 40/1 and 41 Submachine Gun published by Special Interest Publicaties BV, available from many firearms publications dealers. A beautiful example of the legendary MP40 Schmeisser, a spectacular display item and tremendous shooter.

C&R $22,500

MP40

Schmeisser

Rare Late War MP40 Variant