ALWAYS DESIRABLE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76

SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 9mm (9x19mm). S# U-690. Bbl. 8". Model 76 submachine gun mfg. by Smith & Wesson for commercial / law enforcement sales (as indicated by the "U" S# prefix). Left side of the receiver is marked "SMITH & WESSON", with "MOD. 76 U690" marked on the right. Left side of the mag. well assembly is marked with S&W's mfg. information, with the S&W trademark logo on the right. Selector is marked "SAFE", "SEMI", and "FULL". Metal components exhibit a matte gray finish overall. 1-piece checkered black synthetic grip, with added textured and finger grooved black rubber grip sleeve. Side-folding buttstock with rubberized coating. Perforated bbl. shroud with standard fixed blade front sight and fixed peep rear sight. Rear sight features an added black anodized rail fitted with a Burris Fastfire 3 red dot sight, which has been affixed via a screw through the rear sight hole (not requiring opening of the rear sight hole). Mag. is absent. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory matte gray finish, exhibiting some light to mild edge wear, as well as some superficial handling marks overall, with the bolt showing some mild operational wear. Mirror bore, exhibiting some light streaks of apparent hardened grease and / or firing residue, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grip shows some superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sound. Fastfire 3 red dot retains a clear sight and functions appropriately. PROVENANCE: From the Harry A. Baldwin Estate Collection. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-2317/MLW). CURIO. CLASS III. $12,000-18,000.