Sounds like you're doing some fine work with your son. I'm jealous. There is an MP40 clone in 9mm currently in production. It seems that by leaving off the folding stock, the manufacturer was able to keep the barrel short in order to make it look right and have it classified as a pistol. German Sporting Group MP-40 distributed by American Tactical seem to list for anywhere between $475 and $575. There are also several great books about the MP-40 you might want to temp him with and they're a lot less costly. Finally, there are military collectors shows that might interest him. I don't know where you are, but from your name, I suspect it may be somewhere up north, so there is a show coming up March 30, in Eagan, MN, sponsored by the Heritage Arms Society. I've never been to this show, so give us a review if you attend. Of course the big show coming up is the Ohio Valley Military Society "Show of Shows" in Louisville, Ky. at the end of February. If you are anywhere within a 2 hour drive, it's worth it. Check out their website and the videos of past shows, but even the videos don't do it justice. One of the special aspects of this show is that they invite veterans to talk about their experiences, sell books, etc. A few years ago, for example, they had a USAF fighter pilot and the Luftwaffe pilot who shot him down sit together, talk to folks and autograph prints of their dog fight. In any event, please keep us posted about your son's interests. Thanks for posting.
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