RogerD Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Anyone notice the dual magazine MP-40 sold for $104,000 a few days ago? Edited October 26, 2019 by RogerD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yes, I regret not going to Morphy's to check out that auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Was it a all original or the few that had been converted from that pile of MP-38 and MP-40 parts that had a few dual mag attachments that came in from Czechoslovakia decades ago,I do know two did buy those guns, one is now deceased. and the other guy who know's.Hope at $104 grand they got the real deal. Neat piece of history {For German guns} The scary part today. They can do so much to fool you.Know of two FG-42'S sawed and half and rebuilt. the new owners never new. At least if the gun is not correct the owner can get a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfaxdude Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I recently had the opportunity to see and examine an MP-40/I. I looked carefully at the auction gun and it appears to be exactly like the MP-40/I I saw and the serial number was in the same range. I believe its the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haenelistklasse Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Yes, I was eye ball screwing it quite a bit. I'm sure it got tired haha. It sure looked like the real McCoy to me but I don't have anything to compare it to except a standard MP40. The quality, wear, finish, all looked right to me. The price was what I was expecting it to get. I wish I could have flown to Morphy's just to have a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yohuang Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 It's for MP-40 collector, great item. For 100K, it might not be a great "investment". But, collectors are consumers who are supposed to spend money on these anyway. At long as he/she likes it, it's a great buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haenelistklasse Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I do agree it was a great buy as long as someone is not buying it as an "investment". I would have bought it to look at, fondle and enjoy. I think too many guys that buy these toys see them as more of an "investment" instead of an "investment in fun". I think one day many of these guys will be disappointed I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 So two guys handled it hands on and gave there stamp of approval its real.For $104 grand i would need more.Considering last one sold for over $50 grand years back. But some made Millions in the last ten years So what is a $100 g here or there for a gun....Only the hard working guy would care. And that is most who really want them. People who can buy stuff on a whim who give it mere thought hey cool i want that don't add any history to it. Just the $$$$ and say yeah i bought it and own it now.not different then the$ 25 grand Rolex. some diamond bracelets for $50 grand, I have met a number of these people a few times. Mudders filed B.K. A number of times. and brag they can buy stuff today. yep many have a back story for sure.This MP-40 i am sure has one also.Since it is a WW2 Manufacture that is the good part.Everybody have a good Halloween. RON K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henley Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Took me a while to locate it. Here's the link: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_N__EXCEPTIONALLY_RARE_WORLD_WAR_II_GERMAN_ERMA_DU-LOT462865.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yohuang Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Last month, one guy saw my shooting a STEN. He came over asked, "Is this a MP40?" So, MP40 is something. Even people not very familiar with firearm types heard "MP40"... Back a few years in range, I test fired a Mauser C96 pistol. One guy asked "Is this a Luger?" ... Obviously, Luger was in similar situation in the US. Sometimes, I thought spending more on C&R firearms.. but some guns are too nice or too rare to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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