Elite Firepower: 10 Most Expensive Machine Guns Sold on GunBroker | August 2025

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10 Most Expensive Machine Guns Sold on GunBroker | August 2025 Report

August 2025 proved once again that machine guns remain some of the most coveted—and competitive—collectibles on GunBroker.com. Bidding wars raged across the platform as enthusiasts and Class III collectors fought for transferable Cold War icons, WWII legends, and ultra-rare submachine guns.

While Dozens of High-End Firearms Broke the Bank this Month, Machine Guns Dominated the Charts.

Among the highlights is a STG 44 Sturmgewehr, the world’s first true assault rifle, a veteran bring-back with Hollywood provenance that hammered for over $46,000. Equally sought-after is a pristine Colt M16A2, retaining its original burst and full-auto capability, a piece that blended battlefield utility with collector-grade condition.

These sales underscore why transferable machine guns remain blue-chip assets in the firearms world, where scarcity drives both passion and price.

Ready to Sell Your High-End Firearm?

With collector interest surging and rare guns fetching $20,000+, now is the perfect time to list. Whether you’re looking to downsize a collection or capitalize on a hot market, auctions like these show there’s serious money waiting.

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Scroll down to discover more details on the most expensive machine guns from the August 2025 report and if you want to follow the action in real-time just click “Watch” on any item until it’s Going. Going. Gun.®

List order is from the lowest to the highest dollar amount.

#10: Olympic Arms CAR-AR Machine Gun CAR-15 5.56 16″ DET carry

On 8/20/2025, a seller sold Item #1113564459. Olympic Arms CAR-AR Machine Gun CAR-15 5.56 16″ DET carry. Final Price for this fixed listing: $24,999.95. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

GunBroker Item #1113564459, Olympic Arms CAR-AR Machine Gun CAR-15 5.56 16" det carry was sold for $24,999.95 on 8/20/2025 — *GunBroker Item #1113564459, Olympic Arms CAR-AR Machine Gun CAR-15 5.56 16″ DET carry was sold for $24,999.95 on 8/20/2025*

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#9: Sendra Bushmaster BFI XM15E2 M16 M16A1 Carbine 5.56mm

On 8/3/2025, a seller sold Item #1110611286. Sendra Bushmaster BFI XM15E2 M16 M16A1 Carbine 5.56mm. Final Price for listing: $26,325.00. This item received 48 total bids from 18 bidders in 13 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1110611286, Sendra Bushmaster BFI XM15E2 M16 M16A1 Carbine 5.56mm was sold for $ $26,325.00 on 7 8/3/2025*

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#8: Norinco Type 66 Model 56-1 Underfolder AKM 7.62×39

On 8/2/2025, a seller sold Item #1117574109. Norinco Type 66 Model 56-1 Underfolder AKM 7.62×39. Final Price for listing: $32,202.77. This item received 23 total bids from 6 bidders in 6 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

GunBroker Item #1117574109, Norinco Type 66 Model 56-1 Underfolder AKM 7.62x39 was sold for $32,202.77 on 8/2/2025 — *GunBroker Item #1117574109, Norinco Type 66 Model 56-1 Underfolder AKM 7.62×39 was sold for $32,202.77 on 8/2/2025*

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#7: Colt M16 A2!

On 8/12/2025, a seller sold Item #1119060385. Colt M16 A2! Final Price for listing: $32,491.00. This item received 31 total bids from 12 bidders in 12 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1119060385, Colt M16 A2 was sold for $32,491.00 on 8/12/2025*

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#6: Neal Smith Rare! H&K Heckler & Koch Hk53 223-5.56 Select Fire Machine Gun

8/10/2025, a seller sold Item #1118520120. Neal Smith Rare! H&K Heckler & Koch Hk53 223-5.56 Select Fire Machine Gun. Final Price for listing: $39,026.00. This item received 46 total bids from 22 bidders in 15 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1118520120, Neal Smith Rare! H&K Heckler & Koch Hk53 223-5.56 Select Fire Machine Gun was sold for $39,026.00 on 8/10/2025*

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#5: HK Machinegun Sear by S&H (MP5, G3, HK21)

On 8/25/2025, a seller sold Item #1122084500. HK Machinegun Sear by S&H (MP5, G3, HK21). Final Price for listing: $43,469.00. This item received 47 total bids from 23 bidders in 14 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1122084500, HK Machinegun Sear by S&H (MP5, G3, HK21) was sold for $43,469.00 on 8/25/2025*

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#4: Valmet M82 Krinkov Machine Gun

On 8/4/2025, a seller sold Item #1113522210. Valmet M82 Krinkov Machine Gun. Final Price for listing: $45,000.00. This item received 8 total bids from 4 bidders in 3 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1113522210, Valmet M82 Krinkov Machine Gun was sold for $45,000.00 on 8/4/2025*

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#3: STG 44 Sturmgewehr / MP44 – WWII MG, 7.92×33 Kurz

On 8/31/2025, a seller sold Item #1122193102. Mach STG 44 Sturmgewehr / MP44 – WWII MG, 7.92×33 Kurz. Final Price for this listing: $46,025.00. This item received 23 total bids from 7 bidders in 7 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

GunBroker Item #1122193102, STG 44 Sturmgewehr / MP44 - WWII MG, 7.92x33 Kurz was sold for $46,025.00 on 8/31/2025 — *GunBroker Item #1122193102, STG 44 Sturmgewehr / MP44 – WWII MG, 7.92×33 Kurz was sold for $46,025.00 on 8/31/2025*

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#2: Ramo Manufacturing INC. M2 .50 BMG Machine Gun

On 8/19/2025, a seller sold Item #1119160006. Ramo Manufacturing INC. M2 .50 BMG Machine Gun. Final Price for this listing: $46,756.00. This item received 60 total bids from 24 bidders in 16 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

*GunBroker Item #1119160006, Ramo Manufacturing INC. M2 .50 BMG Machine Gun was sold for $46,756.00 on 8/19/2025*

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#1: Beretta PM12S Full-Auto Machine Gun PM12 SMG

On 8/24/2025, a seller sold Item #1113875074. Beretta PM12S Full-Auto Machine Gun PM12 SMG. Final Price for this listing: $73,136.99. This item received 38 total bids from 18 bidders in 14 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.