FULLY TRANSFERABLE PAWS ZX5 SUBMACHINE GUN

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

FULLY TRANSFERABLE PAWS ZX5 SUBMACHINE GUN.

03-1912 | Cal. 9mm Luger. | S# 0005. | Bbl. 8″.

PAWS (Police Automatic Weapons Services) ZX5 submachine gun mfg. from a British Sterling Mk 4 parts kit on a modified Sten receiver. Left side of the receiver tube is marked “PAWS SALEM OR/ ZX5 0005”. Top of mag. well retains its original factory markings above the S# “0005”, with “PAWS/ SALEM OR/ ZX5” marked on the underside. Receiver and stock exhibit a exhibit a black “wrinkle” finish overall (receiver’s finish applied over a phosphate finish), with some the bbl., bolt, and several other small parts exhibiting a phosphate finish. 1-piece checkered black synthetic grip with black enamel finished trigger. Post front sight with flip-up 2-position aperture rear sight graduated “100” and “200”. Integral perforated shroud and receiver end cap are fitted with a brown leather sling. MAGS: 4 34-rd. Sterling mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: OD canvas web mag. pouch. Also accompanying this example is a letter from the consignor to Don Quinnel of DGS Manufacturing requesting to convert his PAWS to a proper Sterling configuration, as well as a letter detailing the work done to this example.  NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.  STATUS: MODERN/CLASS III.