SOLD - Rare, Full-Auto German MP44

Description

5/14/25 - This is a rare Nazi MP 44 as produced by Merz in 1944. Commonly referred to as the first true, modern assault rifle, the MP 44 or Sturmgewehr is chambered in 7.92x33mm, which was basically a shortened 8mm Mauser round that sacrificed some range for better control. The concept with this weapon and cartridge was that by using a shorter/lighter cartridge that average German soldier could carry more ammunition but still had the capability of firing in both semi and fully automatic mode, with a greater, more effective range than the standard MP40 SMG. This particular example has a matching upper receiver, lower receiver, rear sight, bolt, and operating slide, but the buttstock is mismatched. The receiver is 'cos' marked to denote Merz-Werke manufacture. Receiver is also marked MP 44 and dated to '44. The barrel is threaded for a Krummlauf device, and thread protector is present on the muzzle. The finish on the rifle is original, though mixed tones as the parts are mismatched. The stock has a few minor dings but no notable issues. The magazine is marked MP 44 with 'fxo' maker mark. Bore is good with strong rifling, and minor signs of use. Fully transferable and C&R eligible.