Morphy's Firearms & Militaria Auction Nets $6.4 Million, Led by Rare German Machine Guns
The auction conducted by Morphy's Firearms & Militaria from September 15-17 garnered an impressive $6.4 million from nearly 1,200 lots featuring antique and collectible firearms. The standout item was a German World War II C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun, acclaimed as the first Sturmgewehr, which fetched $270,600—more than double its high estimate of $120,000. Additionally, a German World War II MG-34 machine gun, complete with a matching bolt, barrel, and amnesty form, sold for $150,000. This event highlighted the robust interest in rare military firearms and militaria.
Key facts
- Morphy's Firearms & Militaria auction took place from September 15-17.
- The auction grossed $6.4 million.
- Nearly 1,200 lots of antique and collectible firearms were featured.
- A German World War II C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun sold for $270,600.
- The MKb.42(H) was the first Sturmgewehr and the top lot of the auction.
- Its selling price more than doubled the high estimate of $120,000.
- A German World War II MG-34 machine gun with matching bolt, barrel, and amnesty form sold for $150,000.
- The MG-34 was described as equally hard-to-find.
Entities
Institutions
- Morphy's