Mp 40

CROLUGER · 03-10-2008, 02:14 PM

My "new" MP 40, original finish, code "bnz" 42, Steyr Daimler!

Steinar · 03-10-2008, 02:31 PM

It's a nice one Nikola! I had MP40 as military sidearm back in the 70s, great fun to shoot with!
Found it to be more controllable in full auto than the MP5

Is it difficult to get a licence for it in Croatia?

lugerholsterrepair · 03-10-2008, 02:32 PM

SWEET! There must be a story?
Jerry Burney

John Sabato · 03-10-2008, 02:43 PM

And just how much does an MP-40 sell for in Croatia? VERY NICE GUN!

Vlim · 03-10-2008, 02:57 PM

Nice gun!

@Steinar: interesting. I never realized that the MP40 also survived in Norwegian service. Makes sense, though.

A.Mifsin · 03-10-2008, 03:09 PM

Nice gun to shoot, if you shoot it take care because it lifts up on full auto.
Have fun

Alf

lugerholsterrepair · 03-10-2008, 07:37 PM

Alf, Nice gun to shoot, if you shoot it take care because it lifts up on full auto.

I have fired at least a thousand rounds in an MP 40 and I have to disagree. The weapon is rock steady and has no apparent upward lift on full auto. I have even fired it using the sights at over a hundred yards and it is devastatingly accurate. The weapon is quite heavy, slow fireing with a short round. It simply does not climb or if it does it is not noticeable to me.
Jerry Burney

the gunman · 03-10-2008, 08:02 PM

I sure am in accord with Jerry . I have had a couple of these over the years and fired others. I must have shot 10,000 rounds at least over the years . I find the gun goes no where but where you point it. Sometimes feels like your shooting some type or recoilless rifle. It just does not really move. And like Jerry says you hit what you shoot at. To me the sexist sweetest SMG ever made. Sure wish i still had one. Damn what a toy.

waltherguy · 03-10-2008, 09:43 PM

One of my all time favorites! Congrats on an amazing machine pistole!

Steinar · 03-11-2008, 03:16 AM

Tac; the discovery of HMS Hunter has been all over the news here since it was found. May they now rest in piece and their heroic actions that morning never be forgotten

Gerben; yes, the last ones where phased out in the late 80's. It was 'low priority' medical/transport divisions that kept them longest. Guess most of them are now paper weights like this one;
Link to auction site

A.Mifsin · 03-11-2008, 05:45 AM

Maybe I should have explained myself more clearly, what I am was trying to advice was to be careful when to shoot the MP40 because if you do not hold it as it should be it will rise while shooting. That it shoots straight and accurate I agree because when I shoot mine that what it does.

alf

the gunman · 03-11-2008, 09:47 AM

Hi steiner what is the going price on that auction in U.S. dollars and how are they deacted.
From the auction photo it looks like the receiver uncut. Can you buy these there like this.

Regards Richie

Steinar · 03-11-2008, 10:41 AM

Richie: let's see.. there is a 'buy now' price at equals $2085 and the current bid is $1517. A quick Google search found this site selling them for
$1327. Most likely the receiver is intact, but the barrel is plugged and the breechblock is cut in an angle so that it can't chamber a round. Two non-restricted parts in the US and many other countries, but over here we need a licence to import a barrel. (That's probably the reason why this is sold 'within Norway only'). It's a damn expencive paperweight if you ask me..
Not sure what you mean by that last sentence?

Navy · 03-11-2008, 11:01 AM

I currently own an MP-40, one of several I have owned over the years. I find it to be quite accurate and amazingly simple to operate and maintain. Mine is a fxo (Haenel) with a secondary code of cos, indicating most likely subcontracted assembly of Haenel parts by Gebruder Mertz.

It is my favorite subgun of the seven I own and shoot.

Tom A

MikeP · 03-11-2008, 10:57 PM

I managed to save a couple parts sets from the 90s when they were cheap.
No class 3s allowed here.
Considering selling them.
Complete, not matching.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Mike, You wouldn't happen to have an extractor for sale would you?
Jerry Burney

Went Blakely · 03-13-2008, 09:11 AM

That is a very nice piece! Great pickup there!

jkirkthomas · 03-17-2008, 09:03 PM

Great looking weapon! Back in 1965 I bought an MP-40 for $50.00 and let it get away from me. I'm still kicking myself.

03-10-2008, 02:14 PM	#1
CROLUGER User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Croatia. Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Mp 40 My "new" MP 40, original finish, code "bnz" 42, Steyr Daimler! __________________ Luger DWM 1915, Luger BYF 1942, Walther P-38 AC43 & CYQ 1944, Mauser Hsc, Steyr 1909, Frommer Stop 1916, SA XD HS 45, Beretta M34, M70, M72, M950B, 92FS, Browning 1910/22, CZ M-48, CZ PAP M59/66, Winchester 9422M, GLOCK 19.

03-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#2
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	It's a nice one Nikola! I had MP40 as military sidearm back in the 70s, great fun to shoot with! Found it to be more controllable in full auto than the MP5 Is it difficult to get a licence for it in Croatia? __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	SWEET! There must be a story? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	And just how much does an MP-40 sell for in Croatia? VERY NICE GUN! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-10-2008, 03:09 PM	#6
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Nice gun to shoot, if you shoot it take care because it lifts up on full auto. Have fun Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

03-10-2008, 02:57 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Nice gun! @Steinar: interesting. I never realized that the MP40 also survived in Norwegian service. Makes sense, though.

03-10-2008, 07:37 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Alf, Nice gun to shoot, if you shoot it take care because it lifts up on full auto. I have fired at least a thousand rounds in an MP 40 and I have to disagree. The weapon is rock steady and has no apparent upward lift on full auto. I have even fired it using the sights at over a hundred yards and it is devastatingly accurate. The weapon is quite heavy, slow fireing with a short round. It simply does not climb or if it does it is not noticeable to me. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-10-2008, 08:02 PM	#8
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I sure am in accord with Jerry . I have had a couple of these over the years and fired others. I must have shot 10,000 rounds at least over the years . I find the gun goes no where but where you point it. Sometimes feels like your shooting some type or recoilless rifle. It just does not really move. And like Jerry says you hit what you shoot at. To me the sexist sweetest SMG ever made. Sure wish i still had one. Damn what a toy.

03-10-2008, 09:43 PM	#9
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One of my all time favorites! Congrats on an amazing machine pistole! __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

03-11-2008, 03:16 AM	#10
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Tac; the discovery of HMS Hunter has been all over the news here since it was found. May they now rest in piece and their heroic actions that morning never be forgotten Gerben; yes, the last ones where phased out in the late 80's. It was 'low priority' medical/transport divisions that kept them longest. Guess most of them are now paper weights like this one; Link to auction site __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-11-2008, 05:45 AM	#11
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Maybe I should have explained myself more clearly, what I am was trying to advice was to be careful when to shoot the MP40 because if you do not hold it as it should be it will rise while shooting. That it shoots straight and accurate I agree because when I shoot mine that what it does. alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

03-11-2008, 09:47 AM	#12
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Hi steiner what is the going price on that auction in U.S. dollars and how are they deacted. From the auction photo it looks like the receiver uncut. Can you buy these there like this. Regards Richie

03-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#13
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Richie: let's see.. there is a 'buy now' price at equals $2085 and the current bid is $1517. A quick Google search found this site selling them for $1327. Most likely the receiver is intact, but the barrel is plugged and the breechblock is cut in an angle so that it can't chamber a round. Two non-restricted parts in the US and many other countries, but over here we need a licence to import a barrel. (That's probably the reason why this is sold 'within Norway only'). It's a damn expencive paperweight if you ask me.. Not sure what you mean by that last sentence? __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#14
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I currently own an MP-40, one of several I have owned over the years. I find it to be quite accurate and amazingly simple to operate and maintain. Mine is a fxo (Haenel) with a secondary code of cos, indicating most likely subcontracted assembly of Haenel parts by Gebruder Mertz. It is my favorite subgun of the seven I own and shoot. Tom A

03-11-2008, 10:57 PM	#15
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I managed to save a couple parts sets from the 90s when they were cheap. No class 3s allowed here. Considering selling them. Complete, not matching.

03-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#16
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Mike, You wouldn't happen to have an extractor for sale would you? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-13-2008, 09:11 AM	#17
Went Blakely User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 231 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	That is a very nice piece! Great pickup there! __________________ Went Blakely

03-17-2008, 09:03 PM	#18
jkirkthomas User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great looking weapon! Back in 1965 I bought an MP-40 for $50.00 and let it get away from me. I'm still kicking myself.