{"product_id":"german-wwii-replica-mp-40-cap-plug-firing-submachine-gun-with-magazine-original-wwii-leather-sling-by-mgc-japan","title":"German WWII Replica MP 40 Cap Plug Firing Submachine Gun with Magazine \u0026 Original WWII Leather Sling by MGC Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Replica Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic extremely high quality German WWII Maschinenpistole 40 \/ MP 40 \"Plug Fire\" replica gun, made by the well-known Model Gun Corporation (MGC) of Japan. These work with replica \"cartridges”, which have small caps \"plugged\" into the front of them, which are then detonated by the replica bolt. These were ejected like real spent cartridges, and could be reloaded with additional caps. Sadly the plugs and caps have all been lost, probably long ago somewhere in a backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlug Fire Only. This replica cannot fire live ammunition and cannot be converted into a functional weapon. Not available for export or shipment to certain U.S. locations. Please read the legal information and safety guidelines before purchasing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases are sent by UPS and require an adult signature. Priority Mail is not available for this item. The purchaser must be at least 18 years old, and the recipient signing for the package must be at least 21 years old.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is not marked with a serial number, indicating it is a later import. The back of the receiver is marked \u003cb\u003eMP40 \/ mgc 68\u003c\/b\u003e which we believe represents the year of manufacture as 1968, and the firing system looks to be the early style used on these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun comes with an original German WWII sling for the MP40, with some tearing and material loss as shown, to be expected from a wartime manufactured sling. It is still solid overall despite heavy crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun still has a great finish on the metalwork, showing very little wear, with maybe just a bit of oxidation and patination in areas. There is also some scuffing to the lower plastic housing from the folding stock. Mechanically it feels mostly solid and cycles correctly, with a great aged look. The sling is a great addition and looks the part. It really looks the business and feels almost the same as the real thing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original MP40 was developed from the preceding MP38 and chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Its stamped steel construction, folding metal stock, and compact form reflected the German military’s growing emphasis on simplified production and weapons suited to mechanized warfare. The MP40 was issued particularly to squad and platoon leaders, paratroopers, and armored vehicle crews, although it was used across a broad range of German and Axis formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllied troops commonly referred to the MP40 as a “Schmeisser,” despite Hugo Schmeisser having no direct role in the design or manufacture of the standard MP40. The weapon was principally associated with the work of Heinrich Vollmer and production by firms including Erma Werke, Steyr, and Haenel. Approximately 1.1 million MP40 series submachine guns were produced between 1940 and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example combines the detailed construction and mechanical features associated with early Japanese model guns with the added collector value of its original magazine and original WWII sling. The retained finish, functional controls, metal folding stock, MP40 \/ MGC 68 marking, sling, and magazine make it suitable for a collection of vintage replica firearms, Japanese model guns, German WWII display arms, or military film and reenactment equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45598371020869,"sku":"ONSV26CBZ041","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/B965A017-5905-4CB4-9DBB-CD9BF2038FD1.jpg?v=1787598258","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/german-wwii-replica-mp-40-cap-plug-firing-submachine-gun-with-magazine-original-wwii-leather-sling-by-mgc-japan","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}