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Nice looking gun, but mismatched SN parts. CCA says that was common late in the war but I find that to be a stretch. In fact late war guns (the one for sale is a 1944) were no more likely to be mismatched than any other year. The reason there were the 6 SN’s was because the guns were not built to super tight tolerances and in many cases hand fitted together prior to release to combat. Mismatched guns are most often bring backs that were disassembled and shipped, or guns “built” once parts were shipped to the US.

Thanks! I have never seen a parts kit. Being a not so expert in MP 40’s, I’ll defer to fellow Forum members to comment on interchangeability of the parts. I do find my FBP bolt and recoil assembly much easier to use than the OEM one. I wonder what the Germans did not think of this.

Interesting perspective. I believe however if the transfer was made after the guns were legally sold, but awaiting ATF approval for transfer then the Form 4’s would be revoked. Plus, Chappy did not say that the ATF had issued Forn 4’s, just that the guns were “sold” again.

So there you have it. Given the initial post above I can see why. But then again, in the long run, registering what may be the last "batch" of hidden or unregistered SMG's would be a good thing for the ATF, the police and the country.

Next question is this: Do you have a bill of sale for the guns? Dated, SN description etc? If so, then you may have a case for the new owner not legally owning the guns, and if so, then the local police would have to confiscate the guns from the "new" owner and return them to you. I'd get an attorney.

Gracious I hate to hear these type of stories. Hate to say it, but when I buy SMG's now, from anyone but a retail dealer, I insist that the SMG be taken to a local storefront FFL (Gun shop) and they physically hold it until the ATF approval. Once they have the gun, I do a wire transfer. Listen my friends, all is well until it isn't. We know each other, but things happen and in this case, it's $31K out the door.

Both “L” guns are early Stan Andrewski builds. Very nice condition but if you buy one, or both they will need the Andrewski updates / rebuild in order to bring them up to superior OEM status. See my posts on this topic and pics of an updated M45

Any pics?

My best guess is that this is a 1944 production of a Model 1921 Canvas Tool Kit for Saddlers, Horseshoers, Carpenters and Wheel Wrights & Blacksmiths. Did I miss something?

One thing not mentioned on the topic of the synthetic K grips. You will need to place tiny thin washers between the OEM grip screw head and the grip and one on the other side between the nut and the grip. Doing so will make the screw head and nut flush with the grip face. Washer source? Why HD of course!

And a small reward for me and the ever correct NFA amnesty. 👍

I see you said the police recovered it, not the ATF. You should contact them, and with the proof of loss be able to recover the gun.

I have the same issues when reassembling using the FBP. The solution? Just go slow and point the barrel downward at an angle. I sometimes have the same issue with the OEM recoil assembly. If it's off, the gun will not charge.

I was amazed that there were washers off the shelf that fit. Mine shows no sign or wear yet....

I would find a range that allows FA. Nothing more silly than taking a select fire gun and shooting on semi. Ugh. Solution two is an integral suppressor, then shoot in your back yard. Solution three is buy some land and tell the RSO's to kiss off.