WW2 German MP44/STG44 30 Round Magazine by qnw Marked Waffenampt Over WaA 214 Original Issue
SKU: GERMAN QNW MP44/STG44 130-ROUND AMMUNITON MAGAZINE
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: "qnw" National Krupp Registrierkassen GmbH, Berlin.
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: MP44/STG44
Magazine Capacity: 30 Rounds - 7.92×33mm Kurz
Size / Dimensions:
Materials / Construction: Stamped Sheet-Metal
Markings: Waffenampt Over WaA 214
Condition: 97%/Execellent
Price: $700.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DG-100
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an original World War II German 30-round detachable box magazine manufactured for the Sturmgewehr 44 (STG44), also commonly known as the MP44. The STG44 was the world’s first mass-produced assault rifle, combining the firepower of a submachine gun with the range and accuracy of a rifle.
Manufacturer & Markings
This example is marked with the wartime production code “qnw”, denoting manufacture by National Krupp Registrierkassen GmbH, Berlin. German military contracts during the war often concealed factory names under alphabetical codes to prevent enemy intelligence from tracking weapons production sites.
Stamped on the magazine body is the Waffenamt acceptance mark WaA214, an inspector’s proof stamp indicating the part had passed military acceptance standards before being issued. Waffenamt numbers were tied to specific inspectors or factories, further authenticating the magazine’s provenance.
History
The MP44/STG44 and its magazines represented a breakthrough in infantry armament. Issued primarily from 1943 onward, the weapon and its curved magazines allowed German troops to deliver high volumes of fire at medium ranges, changing infantry tactics. These magazines were considered advanced for their time, though soldiers often carried multiple spares due to their tendency to dent or jam under rough use.
The presence of the qnw maker’s code combined with the WaA214 Waffenamt makes this a highly desirable and collectible piece of Third Reich militaria, particularly for those interested in the development and logistics of the STG44 rifle program.
Collectibility
Original MP44/STG44 magazines are increasingly scarce, especially examples retaining clear Waffenamt markings. Collectors value such pieces not only as accessories to the rifles themselves but also as stand-alone artifacts that showcase the industrial and military effort behind Germany’s late-war weaponry innovations.
