Original German WWII MP38 MP40 SMG Barrel Nut Lock Washer Russian Army Very good to Excellent condition

Very good to Excellent condition

New Made Item: The Germans called these "BEHALTER FUR DEN SCHIESSFEDER"

This only occurred after long continuous firing in a combat emergency situation

the standard issue US Army soft cap was the garrison cap

Original German WWII MP38 MP40 SMG Barrel Nut Lock Washer Russian Army Very good to Excellent conditionOriginal Item: The barrel nut (berwurfmutter) of the famous German MP38 and MP40 machine pistols was locked in place by a thin steel lock washer that was peened into place after the barrel nut was tightened to the correct torque setting. These rings were usually ruined when the guns were disassembled, and therefore are very rare. These however were carefully removed when the guns they were on were demilitarized years ago, though they do show some