Premier Firearms Auction #4091

May 17, 2024 to May 19, 2024

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Premier Firearms Auction #4091

May 17, 2024 to May 19, 2024

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U.S. Guide Lamp M3 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 393

U.S. Guide Lamp M3, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Drawing inspiration from the British STEN gun, the M3 was developed as a high-speed, low-cost substitute for the Thompson family of submachine guns. While lacking the aesthetic charm of the Thompson, the M3 was a serviceable weapon, and would be America's go-to SMG through World War II and following conflicts. Blade front and peep rear sights, model nomenclature and Guide Lamp markings on the left side of the magazine well, oiler slot (empty) on the left side of the trigger group cover, the early pattern cocking handle on the right, the combination dust cover and safety on top and a two-position telescoping buttstock. A set of "P" and "flaming bomb" proofs are present on the receiver and bolt, and British proofhouse markings are present on the barrel. A loading tool is included.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Harrington & Richardson Model 50 Reising Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 394

H&R Model 50 Reising, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

A closed-bolt, blowback-operated submachine gun, the Reising Model 50 saw action with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific as a substitute for the M1 Thompson, though they found their best success as defensive weapons for war-essential industries and as patrol carbines for American police forces. Blade front and elevation adjustable peep rear sights, with a flash hider/muzzle brake, cooling fins on the barrel, narrow-profile magazine well, three-line Worcester address near the ejection port, and three-position selector/safety on the right side. Smooth pistol grip stock with a cocking lever on the underside and a lightly ribbed buttplate.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

U.S. Westinghouse Model 1917 Browning Water Cooled Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Tripod

Lot 395

U.S. Westinghouse 1917 Browning, Class III/NFA C&R

Designed by John Moses Browning, the Model 1917 saw combat in the final days of World War One and was America's go-to 30 caliber machine gun for decades. Between the water cooling of the barrel and the rugged Browning design, the 1917 could bring sustained fire with impressive vigor, and in one early demonstration a 1917 was fired for 20,000 rounds without error, immediately fired another 20,000 rounds to show off to the assembled observers, and then traded out for a second 1917 which repeated the entire stunt to demonstrate that the production weapon would be just as good as the demo model. Additionally, the Model 1917 had a legacy in the form of the Model 1919 medium machine gun and the M2 50 caliber machine gun, two of the most definitive automatic weapons of the 20th century. Fitted with a blade front sight and a ladder rear sight, the former installed on the water cooling jacket and the latter mounted to the receiver cover with full windage and elevation adjustments, as well as a fixed battle sight. The water jacket is constructed with brass endcaps and a steel main body. The five-line Westinghouse maker's mark is present on the right side of the receiver, with smooth panels on the pistol grip. Included with the Browning is a folding green painted Model 1918 field mount with integral traverse and elevation mechanisms.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30

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Lot 396

Medea Corp M3A1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Manufactured in Florida using a commercial receiver and military surplus components, this is a close copy of the U.S.-issue M3A1 submachine gun, one of the signature weapons of World War II and a mainstay American close-combat weapon through Korea and beyond. Blade front and peep rear sights, with military-style nomenclature on the left side of the magazine well and the maker's address on the right side of the frame, oiler in the pistol grip and a two-position telescoping buttstock.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 397

U.S. PSCM Co M1 81mm Mortar, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Introduced in 1935 and based on the French "Brandt" mortar, the M1 was a primary indirect-fire infantry weapon through World War II and into the 1950s. The M1 operates on similar principles to the WWI Stokes Mortar, where rounds are muzzle loaded and allowed to drop on a fixed firing pin, a setup that is extremely robust, highly effective, and permits an impressive rate of fire. The main tube and endcap are finished in green, with the endcap bearing the maker's marks and serial number. The baseplate and bipod are also finished in green, with the bipod bearing a brass E.B. Co. data plate on the windage adjustment mechanism and fitted with an M4 sight.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 81 mm

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Lot 398

Soviet Russian RM-40 50mm Infantry Mortar, Class III/NFA

A man-portable infantry mortar in the pattern of the Stokes Mortar, the RM-40 was designed to use gas venting instead of angle of fire to control range; while this gave the advantage of being able to fire through tighter apertures, it also introduced greater mechanical complexity to the mortar, and was abandoned in later models. The main tube is fitted with a gas restriction collar at the base and a leather handgrip just below the folding bipod. The bipod is fitted with a shock absorber assembly, adjustments for traversing the mortar and leveling the legs, and a mounting point for a sight (not included), and marked "1940". The baseplate is spiked on the bottom.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 2 inch

Price Realized:

Outstanding Documented Law Enforcement Shipped Colt Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy Overstamp Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 401

Colt 1921/1928 Navy Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R

Originally manufactured by Colt as a Model 1921 Thompson SMG, one of a number stuck in inventory due to sluggish sales; while today the Thompson is recognized as an American classic and one of the all-time finest "heavy metal" SMGs, at the time it was a novel, untested and expensive weapon, and few were willing to roll the dice. The U.S. Marine Corps was an early adopter, and the firm attempted to capitalize on the connection by adding "U.S. NAVY" markings to their 1921s, updating the features based on USMC feedback, and overstamping the "1921" to "1928" to match their newer model. According to Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun Serial Numbers and Histories" (page 951), this particular Thompson was shipped to the Sheriff's Office of Effingham County, Illinois at an unrecorded date. Located in South Central Illinois, the County Seat (also named Effingham) bills itself as the "Crossroads of Opportunity", and is a noted meeting place of highways and rail lines. The item is also recorded in the collection of Tom Keefe in 1979. Blade front sight on the Cutts-marked compensator and a folding Lyman rear sight, showing the signature cooling fins on the barrel, dual pistol grips and quick-detachable buttstock with a small "anchor" on the front. The left side of the receiver has the aforementioned "U.S. NAVY" model markings ahead of the 5-line address and caliber markings, with the Thompson "bullet" logo on top and the Auto-Ordnance address and 6-line patent markings on the right. The trigger group is numbered to match the receiver on the underside, with separate selector ("FULL/AUTO" and "SINGLE") and safety ("FIRE" and "SAFE") levers. The internals are of the 1928 pattern, with the reduced spring and spring guide and correspondingly heavier bolt assembly, with brass Blish Lock and felt padded oiler. Included with the Thompson is a Seymore Products 50-round "L" drum magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Documented Law Enforcement Colt Thompson Model 1921 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Case and Accessories

Lot 402

Colt Thompson Model 1921, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

One of the most famous submachine guns in the world, the Thompson rates as one of the truly signature American weapons. While advancements in manufacturing techniques and materials would allow later designs to match or exceed the Thompson's performance, none of them have managed to do the job with the same level of style and craftsmanship. The Thompson, a product of old-school hand craftsmanship, is virtually synonymous with the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression, being found on both sides of the law during the "gangland" era of American history, and also serving on all Allied fronts of World War II, where it stood tall among its more cost-effective stamped steel substitutes. The records in Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun" (page 822) show this 1921 as having been shipped as a single item to Chief of Police James Dinan of the Edgewater, New Jersey, Police Department on October 30, 1930. The next listing for the item is at the Riverbend Sports Shop in Wisconsin in 2004; since then it has passed around private collections, with one sale here at RIAC in 2010. Blade front sight on the unmarked Cutts-style compensator and folding Lyman rear sights, standard 1921 nomenclature and markings on the receiver, with the matching numbered trigger housing fitted with knurled control surfaces, and proper "FULL/AUTO"/"SINGLE" and "FIRE"/"SAFE" switch configuration. Internals are proper 1921 pattern, with Blish Lock mechanism, heavyweight recoil spring, and spring steel oiler. With dual pistol grips and a quick detach buttstock with a small "anchor" stamp on the front. Included with the lot is one Auto-Ordnance Type "L" 50-round drum, two 20-round stick magazines, a sealed box of Remington ammunition, canvas drum carrier, 1936 dated Thompson catalog, instruction sheet for the magazine, brass cleaning rod, a small plastic insert for the drum magazine, and a modern custom "FBI" style transport case with blue felt lining.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Documented Early Production Law Enforcement Colt Thompson Model 1921 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 403

Colt 1921 Thompson, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

One of the most famous submachine guns in the world, the Thompson rates as one of the truly signature American weapons. While advancements in manufacturing techniques and materials would allow later designs to match or exceed the Thompson's performance, none of them have managed to do the job with the same level of style and craftsmanship. The Thompson, a product of old-school hand craftsmanship, is virtually synonymous with the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression, being found on both sides of the law during the "gangland" era of American history, and also serving on all Allied fronts of World War II, where it stood tall among its more cost-effective stamped steel substitutes. The records in Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun" (page 94) show this 1921 as having been shipped as one of two shipped to the Nelson Hardware Company of Roanoke, Virginia on December 5th, 1921, for delivery to the Roanoke Police Department. Later, this Thompson would be reported in the inventory of the Law Enforcement Equipment Company in 1972, J. Curtis Earl in 1973, and Leo D. Ottoni Junior in 1998. Blade front sight and folding Lyman rear sights, standard 1921 nomenclature and markings on the receiver, with the matching numbered trigger housing fitted with knurled control surfaces and proper "AUTOMATIC"/"SEMI-AUTOMATIC" and "FIRE"/"SAFE" switch configuration. Internals are proper 1921 pattern, with "S" marked Blish Lock mechanism, heavyweight recoil spring, and spring steel oiler. With dual pistol grips and a quick detach buttstock with a small "anchor" stamp on the front. Included with the lot is one stick magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Scarce Maremont/SACO M60E3 General Purpose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Barrel

Lot 404

Maremont/SACO M60E3 Machine Gun Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Manufactured by SACO/Maremont, the M60E3 was a refinement of the M60 squad automatic weapon intended to reduce weight and improve maneuverability. Primary changes include shifting the bipod from the individual barrels onto the receiver, eliminating most of the heat shielding, and integrating a forward pistol grip into an elongated plastic forearm. Total weight savings for the weapon itself was about 5 pounds, The E3 variant would be adopted by the Marine Corps as a primary infantry machine gun, and was used as the base for the Special Warfare specification M60E4 machine gun. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a birdcage flash hider on the short "5-86" dated barrel, with the manufacturer markings and serial number on the trunnion, along with the quick release hardware. Operation is standard open bolt, full automatic only, with an ambidextrous safety switch on the pistol grip and a plastic buttstock. Included with the lot is an extra barrel and a rubberized canvas barrel case.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 mm

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Extremely Rare Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle, Serial Number "001" in "Shorty/Carbine" Configuration, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, as Seen in "Small Arms Review"

Lot 405

Armalite AR-18 "Shorty/Carbine", Class III/NFA C&R

An excellent example of an original and very scarce fully-automatic Armalite AR-18 rifle manufactured by Armalite in Costa Mesa, California. Designed after Armalite had sold the patents for the AR-15 rifle, the AR-18 went in completely different directions in terms of materials and function. This resulted in a short-stroke gas piston driven selective fire rifle, with a lightweight stamped steel receiver assembly and a recoil system that permitted a folding stock. Despite being a promising design, the AR-18 wound up overshadowed by the "older brother" and large military contracts or license deals never arrived like they did for the AR-15 family, resulting in a very limited production. Somewhat infamously, two of the most prominent users of the Armalite AR-18 were both sides of "The Troubles" in Ireland, being adopted by both Loyalist militia units and some factions of the Irish Republican Army, the latter embracing the arm to the point of it being the namesake of the "Armalite and Ballot Box Strategy" of the late 1980s. This specific AR-18 was used as part of an article titled "The Lost Armalites" in the July 1998 (Volume 1 Number 10) of "Small Arms Review", receiving a half-page photo spread on page 48; a photocopy of the article is included with the lot. Features a winged post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a conical flash hider, maker's marks on the upper receiver, matching "001" serial numbers on both the receiver and frame, and an ambidextrous three position "SAFE/SEMI/AUTO" selector switch. Fitted with a ribbed and vented plastic handguard, smooth plastic pistol grip, and a side folding plastic buttstock. Includes two extra magazines.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

Price Realized:

Fleming Firearms MP5SD Submachine Gun with Silencer, Class III/NFA -A) Fleming Firearms MP5SD Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 406

Fleming MP5SD with Silencer, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Originally manufactured in Germany in 1983 and imported by HK Inc. of Chantilly, Virginia, this weapon has been converted by Fleming Firearms into a selective fire submachine gun in emulation of the "Schalldaempfer" variant of the MP5. Post front and four-position drum rear sight, with the "ID" date code and model markings on top of the receiver, Fleming address on the left side under the trigger housing, and standard magazine well markings. The frame has been shortened and reshaped to accommodate a detachable SD pattern silencer (see Item B), with the barrel shortened and ported to match, and adjusted to accept "pin" pattern trigger housings and packs, with a functional paddle release installed. The housing is marked "S/E/F" with functional safe, semi and full positions, with an unmarked pin-pattern pack and a factory original full auto bolt carrier. With a green canvas sling and four extra magazines.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Qualified Manufacturing Auto Sear in a Heckler & Koch/Vollmer MP5K Host, Class III/NFA -A) Qualified Manufacturing H&K Auto-Sear, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 407

Qualified/H&K/Vollmer "MP5" Sear/Host Combo, Class III/NFA MG

Manufactured in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, this individually marked and registered auto sear is fitted in a shelf pattern trigger pack, installed in item "B" of this lot. Internals are configured to accept an ambidextrous safety, with "full auto/three-round burst/semi-auto/safe" functionality.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Fleming/Dyer/Heckler & Koch MP5K Sear/Host Combo, Class III/NFA -A) Fleming Firearms Auto Sear, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 408

Fleming/Dyer/Heckler & Koch MP5K Sear/Host Combo, Class III/NFA

Sear is individually numbered, and installed in a shelf-pattern trigger housing. Internal components are configured for an ambidextrous selector, with "full/two-round burst/semi-auto/safe" positions.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Steyr AUG/SA Host Gun with Qualified Manufacturing Registered Sear, Class III/NFA -A) Qualified Manufacturing AUG Sear, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 409

Qualified Manufacturing/Steyr AUG Sear/Host Combo, Class III/NFA

The sear is individually marked, and installed in a green plastic trigger housing with matching numbered applied to the underside in permanent marker. Permits semi-automatic and full-automatic fire.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 223

Price Realized:

Fleming Firearms/Heckler & Koch HK53 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 410

Fleming/H&K HK53, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Originally manufactured in West Germany in 1981, this rifle was subsequently converted to a fully automatic machine gun in HK53 configuration by Fleming Firearms, which included permanently modifying the receiver from the semi-auto only "shelf" configuration to the full auto "pin" configuration. Post front and four-position drum rear sight, with a long four-pronged flash hider on the "ICU" marked barrel", Fleming markings added to the left side near the claw mounts, "HK53" and the "IB" date code on the left side of the magazine well and HK Inc. address on the right side. As noted, the "shelf" has been trimmed down, and a functional paddle release for the magazine installed, with a triangular forearm, textured pistol grip with ambidextrous "full/3-round/semi/safe" pictographic markings, and a two position telescoping buttstock. The trigger pack is fitted with an ambidextrous selector, and configured to match the external markings. The bolt and bolt carrier are both dated "IB", with the latter altered to trip the auto sear.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223

Lot 411

Colt M16A1, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s, the "9 million" serial range M16s were intended for commercial or export sale, but made to the same military-grade specifications as Colt's domestic armed forces contracts. Features winged post front sight, A2 bird cage flash hider on the "C MP/5.56 NATO 1/7" marked barrel, "C" and "AF" marked A4 pattern upper receiver with M4 feed ramps, "C" marked bolt carrier, "MPXC" marked bolt, BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 charging handle, six-position buffer tube, and one-piece buffer. The lower receiver features the "Rampant Colt" and model markings on the left side of the magazine well and a right-handed, three-position selector marked "SAFE/SEMI/AUTO." Fitted with a ribbed handguard, A2 checkered pistol grip, and Rock River Arms telescoping stock. Includes an EoTech green dot and magnifier combo, as well as a detachable carry handle.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

Price Realized:

Attractive, Rare and Unique Exhibition/Presentation Cased Gold Plated Limited Edition American Arms International American 180 M2 Class III/NFA Submachine Gun with Extra Barrels, Matching Laser Sight Unit, and Silencer -A) American Arms American 180 M2 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 412

American Arms International - American 180 M2 Class III/NFA MG

Developed in the 1970s based on work from the noted designer Richard Casull, the American 180 may be the ultimate NFA "fun gun", coupling a large magazine with the low recoil of the 22 Long Rifle to create a weapon with a reputation for high controllability and ease of use. Of course, the design is not all fun and games; when tested by the Infantry Board at Fort Benning in 1977 (copy of report included), it was found to be a very agile close-in weapon and particularly effective in low light conditions when coupled with the then-advanced Laser-LOK sight, a very early helium-neon gas laser. The board also found that automatic bursts from the 180 could achieve deep penetration of hard targets, with short bursts being capable of compromising a flak jacket and longer bursts capable of punching through helmets and cinder block walls. The weapon was also found to be very reliable, with only 25 stoppages (15 operator error, 10 bad ammo) and no broken/damaged components in a 28,000 round test sequence. Like so many who have handled the 180, the Infantry Board testers grew quite fond of the weapon; while earnest that it was not a substitute for a full power rifle in general use, they cited a number of potential applications (including extreme CQB situations, specifically citing GSG-9s raid on Lufthansa Flight 181 as an example, and "selective ambushes" when combined with the Laser-LOK and a silencer), and called it "the deadliest weapon within its range capability". American Arms is known to have made three types of Limited Edition 180 M2 SMGs in high gloss blue, chrome, and gold plate, with extra barrels, the Laser-LOK sight system and a matched silencer as available options; this grouping is the full package, with all of the options. Minus a few internal parts the metal components are gold finished with high gloss fancy grain walnut for the furniture. The installed barrel features a 3 prong flash hider, Thompson-style ribbing and a straight horizontal forearm, and the receiver bears the address and model markings on the underside. The two extra barrels have similar flash hiders and sights, with the shorter (9 inches) being smooth with a forward pistol grip, and the longer being ribbed and fitted with the Laser-LOK sight in lieu of a forearm. The Laser-LOK is gold finished and numbered to match the set, secured to the barrel with a Weaver-style rail and a pair of rings, and configured to be powered by an automobile cigarette lighter. The entire set fits in a velvet lined hardwood case, which is numbered to match on the lid and decorated with a swooping eagle over the model markings. Included with the set are a number of papers, including multiple American Arms ad flyers (which mention both the Limited Edition and the Laser-LOK), the aforementioned copy of the Fort Benning report, and operating instructions.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR, 22

Price Realized:

Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Thompson Submachine Gun, "A" Serial Range, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Case and Accessories

Lot 413

Auto-Ordnance "A" Range 1928 Thompson SMG, Class III/NFA C&R

Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson is virtually a perfect reproduction of the vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S. history, the Thompson was one of the great "heavy metal" submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature Thompson-marked Cutts Compensator and cooling fins on the barrel, horizontal foregrip and rear pistol grip, and a quick-detach buttstock. The trigger group is fitted with a set of selector and safety switches, and the receiver has the Auto-Ordnance patent info on the right and military-style nomenclature on the left. The magazine slot is configured for drum magazines and stick magazines. Internals follow the general 1928 pattern, minus the oiler assembly. Included with the lot are four stick magazines, a "Type L" 50-round drum magazine, a black leatherette transport case, cleaning tools and papers.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Uzi Submachine Gun Combo with BG Machine Registered Bolt, IMI Model A Host, and AWC Silencer, Class III/NFA -A) BG Machine Conversion Bolt, Class III/NFA Registered Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 414

BG/UZI/AWC Bolt/Host/Silencer Combo, Class III/NFA

Manufactured and registered prior to 1986, with the maker's address on the left side in electric pencil and the serial number stamped in an oval on the left. The right side of the bolt is properly slotted to accommodate the obstructing rib found in semi-automatic Uzis, and the bolt face and extractor are configured for 9mm.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Smith & Wesson Model 76 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 415

Smith & Wesson Model 76, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Originally developed in the late 1960s, the S&W Model 76 was designed to fill the niche of a lightweight and compact 9mm SMG after the American special forces community was cut off from sources of the Carl Gustaf M45 "Swedish K" SMG; the Swedish government, neutral in the Vietnam War, was uncomfortable with their exports being used in the conflict. Fixed blade and peep sights on the tubular receiver, with an ambidextrous "FULL"/"SEMI"/"SAFE" selector switch, checkered pistol grip and a side folding buttstock with rubberized covering. With two extra magazines, green canvas magazine pouch, and a rubberized case for a spare machine gun barrel.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Thompson Submachine Gun, "A" Serial Range, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Case and Accessories, Including a 100-Round Type "C" Drum Magazine

Lot 416

Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson SMG, "A" Range, Class III/NFA C&R

Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson is virtually a perfect reproduction of the vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S. history, the Thompson was one of the great "heavy metal" submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature cooling fins on the barrel, dual pistol grips, and a quick-detach buttstock with a small "anchor" proof on the front. The trigger housing is numbered to match the receiver, and the receiver has the Auto-Ordnance patent info on the right and military-style nomenclature on the left. The magazine slot is configured for drum magazines and stick magazines. Internals follow the general 1928 pattern, including the narrow recoil spring, felt pad oiler and brass Blish Lock. Included with the lot is a Federal Laboratories labeled "FBI" pattern transport case, nine 20-round stick magazines, three "Type L" 50-round drums, one Kahr Arms "Type C" 100-round drum, a 5-cell green canvas "U.S." magazine pouch, two extra barrels (no front sights or compensators), eight extra bolts, cleaning tools, and papers.

Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Uzi Submachine Gun Combo with BG Machine Registered Bolt, IMI Model B Host, and AWC Silencer, Class III/NFA -A) BG Machine Conversion Bolt, Class III/NFA Registered Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 417

Uzi Bolt, Host Carbine, and Silencer Combo, Class III/NFA

Manufactured and registered prior to 1986, with the maker's address on the left side in electric pencil and the serial number stamped on the right. The right side of the bolt is properly slotted to accommodate the obstructing rib found in semi-automatic Uzis, and the bolt face and extractor are configured for 45 ACP.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

AWA Inc./IMI UZI Bolt/Host Combo, Class III/NFA -A) AWA Inc. Conversion Bolt, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 418

AWA/IMI UZI Bolt/Host Combo, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky, this AWA Manufacturing Inc. full-automatic UZI conversion bolt has been installed into the host gun described in item "B" of this lot. The bolt is individually numbered and marked with the AWA Inc. address on the left side.

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Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm Luger

Price Realized:

SWD M11/Nine Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 419

SWD M11/Nine, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

A descendant of Ingram's M10, the M11/Nine is made with a slightly longer receiver than the M11 to accommodate a caliber upgrade from 380 ACP to 9mm Parabellum and allow for a longer range of bolt travel to dampen felt recoil. Fixed blade and peep sights, with the "SEMI/SMG" selector switch on the left side of the frame, safety switch next to the trigger guard and standard markings on the right side of the frame. A swiveling nylon strap is installed on the barrel behind the threading, with a contoured grip with the Cobray logo on the back and a collapsing wire stock.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

James Moyer MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 420

James Moyer MP40, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufactured using a new-made tube receiver and military surplus components, this is a fine representative example of the MP40 submachine gun of World War II fame. A lightweight CQB weapon, the MP40 was ubiquitous among German military and paramilitary formations, while also falling into the hands of opposing forces and resistance groups like the Polish Home Army and French Underground. Hooded blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with "SWC1006/WILM.NC." on the left side of the receiver, "MP40/bnz. 42/6824/i" on the endcap, and mixed markings and numbers on some components; the barrel and bolt assembly appear remarked to match the endcap. Fitted with a set of ribbed synthetic side and grip panels, an underfolding stock, and a black leather sling. Magazine absent.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Charles Erb STEN Mark II Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 421

Erb STEN Mark II, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufactured using military surplus components and a modern commercial production receiver tube, this is a fine example of the British STEN Mark II submachine gun of World War II fame. Front sight absent, with a peep rear sight, Erb markings on the receiver, partially struck out markings on the other components, and a fixed steel tube buttstock.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

World War II German MP40 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 422

German MP40, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

A refined and streamlined successor to the MP38, the MP40 made extensive use of metal stampings and synthetic materials to make a weapon robust enough to withstand the stress of war while being simple enough to manufacture to keep up with the demand. Nearly every armed branch and paramilitary organization in Germany made use of the MP40, and many also found their way into the hands of opposition forces such as the French Resistance and Poland's Home Army, making it one of the signature weapons of the war. "41/cos" (Merz Brothers) marked on the underside of the receiver tube and "MP40/fxo 41" (Haenel) on the end cap, with a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite side panels, and an underfolding steel stock. Visible numbers are matching overall, with a faint suffix (possibly "h") on some components.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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FAKTS Vickers Mark I Heavy Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 423

FAKTS Vickers Mark I, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

This is a fine example of an assembled British Mark I Vickers type medium machine gun as assembled by the FAKTS Company of Houston TX., using a combination of vintage Vickers and new-made components. The Vickers machine gun was basically an updated/improved version of the original German Maxim, and was used to great and brutal effect during World War I and beyond. While inter-war doctrine would shift to favor light machine guns like the Bren and air-cooled weapons like the Browning, the Vickers remained in British service into the 1960s. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, the latter marked on the staff for the ".303 VII/No 2 MkI" cartridge, recoil booster on the green painted steel water jacket, and the FAKTS address and serial number on the right side of the receiver box, beneath the mainspring housing. Fitted with a set of smooth hardwood grips with integral oilers, a "butterfly" safety and thumb trigger.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 303

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Lot 424

Bergmann M.P.18,I Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R

Originally developed near the end of World War I, Bergmann's MP18 was among the earliest submachine gun designs, and one of the first to fully settle the overall mission and pattern for the weapon; a compact, maneuverable weapon optimized for rough combat at "knife fighting" range. The MP18 was widely studied and dissected by the nations of the world, with many (licensed or contraband) imitators. Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with "THEODOR BERGMANN ABT. WAFFENBAU SUHL" on the left side of the receiver tube and the model marking and "1920" on top of the magazine well; while not documented, the "1920" mark is associated with weapons retained by Weimar Germany following World War I. Operation is open bolt, with full auto only trigger group and a manual hook safety. Fitted with a one piece semi-pistol grip stock with forearm grasping grooves and a flat steel buttplate. Included with the lot are two Bing Brothers second model "snail drum" magazines and one adaptor sleeve.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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Lot 425

Vickers Heavy Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

An evolution of the Maxim gun, the Vickers was a state of the art heavy machine gun during World War I, with the water cooling mechanism permitting a volume of sustained fire that can't be matched by air-cooled single barrel weapons. Properly positioned and supplied, the Vickers could inflict hideous damage to an exposed or charging enemy, and a large number of casualties in World War I were due to these weapons. While later strategic developments would favor lighter, air-cooled guns as an organic part of the infantry unit, the Vickers still performed well during the inter-war period, being very well suited to fixed position defense and stationary operations. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a muzzle booster device fitted to the "FTR/MA/54" marked steel water jacket, "303" marked sight staff and feed tray, and a Mark II sight bracket on the left side. British "broad arrow" proofs on multiple components, and a thumb trigger with "butterfly" safety. The right sideplate and the front trunnion are numbered "A1072", with the sideplate showing no proofs or maker's marks. A set of smooth spade grips are installed, with the tension mechanism on the left side of the receiver. Included with the lot is a green painted field mount tripod, canvas ammo belt, two tension springs, an extra 303 caliber barrel, a reprint of a 1917-era Vickers manual, and a copy of the July 1998 (Volume 1 Number 10) of Small Arms Review, which features an article on basic Vickers maintenance and handling.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 303

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Birmingham Small Arms Model 1914 Lewis Light Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines, Barrels and Other Accessories

Lot 426

BSA 1914 Lewis Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Developed in America prior to World War I, the Lewis Gun holds the distinction of being one of the lightest automatic weapons of it's day (about 28 pounds unloaded) as well as the first weapon test fired from an aircraft. Based around the work of Samuel McLean, LTC Issac Lewis' primary contribution was the cooling mechanism, a combination of alloy fins around the barrel and a steel jacket around the fins; in theory, the muzzle blast exiting the jacket would pull air from inside the jacket forwards, drawing fresh air through the rear of the jacket in the process. Blade front and folding ladder rear sight, with a folding bipod on the cooling jacket, model nomenclature and manufacturer/patent markings on the top cover, hardwood grip panels and a hardwood buttstock with metal oiler and steel buttplate. Included with the lot are nine extra magazines in a transport case, three extra barrels, three gas pistons, one extra buttstock, manuals, and small parts.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 303

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ArmaLite AR-50 Bolt Action Rifle with Class III/NFA Silencer -A) ArmaLite AR-50 Single Shot .50 BMG Rifle with Leupold Scope

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 617

ArmaLite AR-50 Bolt Action Rifle with Class III/NFA Silencer

Features a raised 15 MOA Picatinny rail installed on the receiver, which is bedded in a machined aluminum chassis. Fitted with an A2 style pistol grip, adjustable cheekpiece, and rubber buttpad. The barrel is fitted with an ArmaLite three-port muzzle brake, with weld-on end cap, and a threaded stainless steel collar installed 25 inches back for attaching the silencer included in the lot. Also includes a Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 mm scope with lens caps.

Class III

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG, 87 bore

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Sentinel Arms Striker 12 Semi-Automatic Revolving Shotgun, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Lot 639

Sentinel Arms Striker 12 Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Originally designed by Hilton R. Walker in 1981, and used by the Zimbabwean Army and on a limited basis by the Israeli Army. In 1984, it was determined by the BATFE to have "no sporting purpose" per the phrasing of the National Firearms Act and designated a Destructive Device. The heart of the weapon is an 12-round spring powered revolver cylinder mated with a double-action-only firing mechanism, the former automatically rotating to the next chamber when the trigger is released, permitting a high volume of fire without being reliant on gas or recoil force to drive the action. Blade front and groove rear sights, with an ejector rod assembly and forward pistol grip on the heat shield, maker's marks on the front of the drum housing, safety warnings on the left side of the action housing, and a top-folding buttstock with a 14 1/4" length of pull.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Extremely Rare FN Manufacturing M240 General Purpose Belt Fed Medium Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Barrel

Lot 1382

Rare FN M240 GPMG, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Rock Island Auction Company is privileged and honored to offer this extremely rare fully transferable Fabrique Nationale M240 belt fed machine gun; an iconic military machine gun that is in widespread active U.S. military service today. Reportedly, there are as few as only 11 fully transferable FN M240 machine guns and approximately 17 "limited" pre-86 dealer samples in the registry, making this an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire one. The remainder are U.S. government property, and unlikely to leave service through any means other than being fed to a metal shredder. Originally developed by Fabrique Nationale as the FN MAG in the 1940s/1950s, the design draws heavy inspiration from previous small arms like the German MG42 and American BAR, built around a stamped and riveted steel receiver with a long-stroke gas piston mechanism and open bolt operation. The design was adopted by many nations to fulfill the "general purpose machine gun" role, being carried into action by a wide variety of infantry units and mounted on a wide array of vehicles and aircraft. The U.S. military expressed an interest in the weapon in the 1970s, adopting it as a coaxial tank gun under the M240 nomenclature in 1977 and eventually coming to fill many of the roles of the M60 of Vietnam War fame; while heavier, the M240 earned a reputation for ruggedness, reliability, and relative ease of maintenance. Blade front sight and ladder rear sight adjustable to 1,800 meters, with a birdcage flash hider, vented plastic heat shield and swiveling carry handle on the "7.62MM" marked barrel. The receiver cover is alloy construction with integral optics rail, with the right side bearing the FN Manufacturing nomenclature and serial number. A folding bipod and alloy forearm with rail mounts at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions are installed on the gas cylinder, with a pair of checkered grip panels and a pushbutton safety on the pistol grip and a textured "club foot" profile synthetic buttstock. Included with the lot is an extra barrel (similar in configuration to the currently installed barrel) and a soft cloth spare barrel case.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62x51

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Scarce Cadillac-Gage Stoner Model 63 Modular Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1383

Cadillac-Gage Stoner 63 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R

One of the many notable products of famed American arms designer Eugene Stoner (of AR10, M16/AR15, and AR-18/180 fame, among others), the genesis of the 63 was in the early 60s, shortly after his departure from Armalite. Working with Cadillac-Gage's establishment in Costa Mesa, California, Stoner developed a modular weapon system, intended to be capable of a radical degree of customization at the field armorer level, creating a receiver that could be reconfigured rapidly for mission and environment; while a number of modern weapons designs have touched on this sort of flexibility, this was an exceptional capability for the era. Developed with an eye for military sales, the 63/63A was issued on a trial basis in multiple configurations to the United States Marine Corps and select elements of the Navy SEALs and U.S. Army Special Forces operating in Southeast Asia. The system was not adopted for general use; while it had many virtues, and was considerably refined with user feedback, it was more complex and maintenance intensive than the M16 rifle. The design found fans among America's elite units. While production ended in 1971, the 63 and 63A were retained by the Navy SEALs well into the 1980s, only being fully retired with the adoption of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon; the bulk of the Stoners still in inventory are believed to have been destroyed. Elevation adjustable post front and two-leaf windage adjustable peep rear sights, with a birdcage flash hider and bayonet lug on the quick-release barrel, ventilated receiver with ribbed handguard, right-handed "SAFE"/"SEMI"/"AUTO" selector, checkered pistol grip and fixed buttstock. The barrel, forearm, buttstock, rear sight base and trigger housing can all be removed without dedicated tools. The top of the receiver bears the model, caliber and manufacturer markings, with "STONER/63" on the buttplate. Included with the lot is a spring-loaded clip-on bipod with telescoping legs.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223

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Excellent Maremont/New England Group M60 Belt Fed General Purpose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable, with Accessories

Lot 1384

Maremont/New England M60, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

This is an example of the M60 belt fed machine gun as manufactured by the New England Group of the Maremont Co. Developed in the late 1950s, the M60 was designed as a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG), a single weapon to replace as many different .30 caliber machine guns in the Army inventory as possible. The M60 was deployed as the chief infantry machine gun for Vietnam, along with a variety of air, ground, and water vehicle mountings. While other designs started to fill the infantry niche from the 80s onward, the M60 is still a frontline automatic weapon with American and allied armed forces. The barrel is equipped with a fixed blade front sight, elongated bird cage flash hider, and swiveling bipod. The receiver trunnion is fitted with the quick release hardware for the barrel, manufacturer's marks, serial number and folding ladder rear sight. "116" is marked on the top cover in white pencil. Fitted with a ventilated barrel shroud, ribbed forearm and pistol grip, and a plastic buttstock with a flip-up shoulder rest. Included with the lot is a shipping box, plastic ammo box, a number of loose belt links, and approximately 85 rounds of linked ammo.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 mm

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Fleming/H&K MP5 Submachine Gun with AWC Silencer, Class III/NFA -A) Fleming Firearms/Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 1385

Fleming/H&K MP5 Submachine Gun with AWC Silencer, Class III/NFA

Originally manufactured in 1985 in Germany and imported by HK of Chantilly, VA as an HK94 carbine, then converted to a MP5 style submachine gun by Fleming Firearms, which involved shortening the overall length and restoring the original "hinge pin" profile to the rear of the magazine well. Hooded post front and four-position drum rear sights, with the top of the receiver marked "HK MP5", "8069" and "IF(antler)", an Aimpoint Comp M red dot sight, and the right side under the trigger housing bearing the Fleming markings. The shortened muzzle has been fitted with a traditional three-lug accessory mounting arrangement, with Birmingham proof marks and a Bruegger & Thomet handguard with side rails, unmarked flashlight and a vertical foregrip. A functioning paddle lever is fitted on the mag catch, textured pistol grip with ambidextrous selector and pictographic "full auto/3-round burst/semi/safe" markings, and a fixed buttstock. The bolt head is dated "IF" (1985) and the bolt carrier "IG" (1986), with the latter being an original full auto pattern, and the trigger pack being "hinge pin" pattern with ambidextrous selector and internals configured to match the housing markings.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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Fleming Firearms/Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1386

Fleming/Heckler & Koch MP5, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Originally manufactured in 1985 in Germany and imported by HK of Chantilly, VA as an HK94 carbine, then converted to a MP5 style submachine gun by Fleming Firearms. Hooded post front and four-position drum rear sights, with the top of the receiver marked "MP5 HK94", "5434" and "IF(antler)" and the left side under the trigger housing bearing the Fleming markings. The shortened muzzle has been fitted with both threading and a traditional three-lug accessory mounting arrangement, with a textured forearm and pistol grip, and a two-position telescoping buttstock. The receiver retains the original "shelf" configuration, with a functional paddle release installed, and the trigger housing is fitted with a right-handed selector switch and "S/E/F" markings, with the unmarked shelf-pattern trigger patch configured to match. The bolt head is marked "IE 151", and the carrier "IF", the latter modified for compatibility with the sear.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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Ruger AC-556 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1387

Ruger AC-556, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

The select fire variant of the Ruger Mini-14 Carbine marketed to police forces and foreign military clients. Fitted with a ported muzzle brake, blade and adjustable peep sights and standard receiver markings. The selector switch is positioned on the right rear of the receiver, with positions for semi-automatic, three round burst, and full automatic. Smooth hardwood stock, with vented synthetic upper cover, checkered pistol grip and folding metal buttstock.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223

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Excellent Colt Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1388

Colt 1921 Thompson SMG, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

This is an excellent example of an early fully automatic Colt Model 1921 Thompson submachine gun. One of the most famous submachine guns in the world, the Thompson SMG rates as one of the truly signature American weapons. The Thompson was sought out by both law enforcement and lawbreakers during the "Public Enemy" and depression era of American history, used by some of America's most notorious gangsters and the cops trying to take them down, and the later Thompson variants would see service from World War II up to Vietnam. Per the records in Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun" (page 743), this Thompson is listed as a "1921AC" as part of a one-piece order, shipped to Kay County Sheriffs Office in Newkirk, Oklahoma on August 10th, 1933, then is later listed for sale by Law Enforcement Ordnance Co. of Athens, Georgia on September 17th, 1976, then for sale from the Bob Miller estate out of Cedar Park, Texas in March 1994, then sold by Rock Island Auction Company on September 10th, 2010, then sold to dealer Dennis Todd in 2010, then to a private collection in 2011. It is estimated that approximately 15,000 sets of 1921 parts were produced with almost all of those parts being later used to produced the more successful later M1928A1 configuration, making these early 1921 SMGs a very scarce weapon. This Thompson exhibits excellent, factory quality polished blue finish, with a blade front sight on the unmarked Cutts-style compensator as outfitted in the "AC" configuration, flip-up Lyman rear sight graduated to 600 yards, proper witness marks on the finned barrel and receiver, and the circled "JHB" inspectors mark of Major John Barret directly behind the ejection port. The trigger housing is numbered to match the receiver, with knurled controls, and the internals are proper 1921 pattern with the large spring and spring guide, articulated firing pin, brass Blish lock, and felt pad oiler. Fitted with a pair of pistol grips and a quick-detach buttstock, the latter correctly stamped with an "anchor" and holding a nickel finished oiler in the butt trap. The gun is accompanied with one 20-round Seymour Products Co. stick magazine. Provenance: Kay County Sheriffs Office; The Bob Miller Collection; Dennis Todd; Property of a Gentleman

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Exceptional Documented Law Enforcement Shipped Colt Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy Overstamp Thompson Submachine Gun with Case and Accessories, Class III/NFA C&R Registered Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1389

Police Shipped Colt Navy Thompson 1921/1928, Class III/NFA C&R

Originally manufactured by Colt as a Model 1921 Thompson SMG, one of a number stuck in inventory due to sluggish sales; while today the Thompson is recognized as an American classic and one of the all-time finest "heavy metal" SMGs, at the time it was a novel, untested and expensive weapon, and few were willing to roll the dice. The U.S. Marine Corps was an early adopter, and the firm attempted to capitalize on the connection by adding "U.S. NAVY" markings to their 1921s, updating the features based on USMC feedback, and overstamping the "1921" to "1928" to match their newer model. According to Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun Serial Numbers and Histories" (page 984), this particular Thompson was shipped to the Police Department of Mexico, Missouri on an unspecified date. Originally named New Mexico, Mexico was founded in 1836, serving settlers migrating to the then-Republic of Texas, and has been known as "The Fire Brick Capital of the World" and "The Saddle Horse Capital of the World" for two of their major products, refractory bricks (including ones used in the construction of Cape Canaveral) and American Saddlebred horses. Blade front sight on the Cutts-marked compensator and a folding Lyman rear sight, showing the signature cooling fins on the barrel, beautiful walnut dual pistol grips and quick-detachable buttstock with a small "anchor" on the front. The left side of the receiver has the aforementioned "U.S. NAVY" model markings ahead of the 5-line address and caliber markings, with the Thompson "bullet" logo on top and the Auto-Ordnance address and 6-line patent markings on the right. The trigger group is numbered to match the receiver on the underside, with separate selector ("FULL/AUTO" and "SINGLE") and safety ("FIRE" and "SAFE") levers. The internals are of the 1928 pattern, with the reduced spring and spring guide and correspondingly heavier bolt assembly, with brass Blish Lock and felt padded oiler. Included with the Thompson is a 50-round "L" drum magazine, four 20-round stick magazines, brass cleaning rod, and a Books Trunk Company leatherette transport case.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45

Lot 1390

Auto-Ordnance "A" Range 1928 Thompson, Class III/NFA C&R

Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson is virtually a perfect reproduction of the vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S. history, the Thompson was one of the great "heavy metal" submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature Thompson-marked Cutts Compensator and cooling fins on the barrel, horizontal foregrip and rear pistol grip, and a quick-detach buttstock. The trigger group is fitted with a set of selector and safety switches, and the receiver has the Auto-Ordnance patent info on the right and military-style nomenclature on the left. The magazine slot is configured for drum magazines and stick magazines. Internals follow the general 1928 pattern, including the oiler assembly and Blish Lock. Included with the lot are one S.W. Co. stick magazine and an Auto-Ordnance Type "L" 50-round drum magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Colt M16 Selective Fire Rifle with XM177 Style Suppressor, Class III/NFA -A) Colt M16 Rifle in Model 649 Style Configuration, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 1391

Colt M16 Rifle with XM177 Style Silencer Class III/NFA

Manufactured 1973-1982, this is a Colt M16 selective fire rifle upgraded to "Model 649" configuration. An evolution of the Model 607 "Commando", the 649 incorporated feedback from field testing, retaining the XM177 flash suppressor, while slightly extending the barrel to further limit noise and flash. Post front and two-leaf windage adjustable rear sights, "C MP C" marked barrel, ribbed round handguard, checkered pistol grip and two-position telescoping stock. The upper receiver has a short casing deflector and no forward assist, with "COLT/M16" markings on the left side of the magazine well and Colt's Firearms Division address on the left just ahead of the auto sear pin hole. The bolt carrier is serrated for a forward assist, with an "MP" marked and phosphate finished bolt head. With soft case.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

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Scarce U.S. Harrington & Richardson M16A1 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1392

U.S. H&R M16A1 Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable MG

One of only three contracted manufacturers of the M16A1 during the Vietnam War (alongside GM's Hydra-Matic Division and Colt itself), Harrington & Richardson did not seek general sales for the item, and very few were registered for release to the general market; most known examples are believed to have come from the private factory collection which was dispersed in the 1980s. Harrington & Richardson's contract was for 240,000 M16A1 rifles, delivered between December 1968-March 1971 in the 2,000,000 serial number range. This scarce fully transferable example is equipped with the closed birdcage flash hider, bayonet lug, "C" marked barrel, tear drop forward assist, the triangular shaped handguards and two-position flip rear sight with the early type buttstock with no trapdoor. The left side of the magazine well is marked with the circular H&R logo consisting of a standing lion over "H&R", above standard five-line markings "PROPERTY/OF U.S. GOVT./M16A1/CAL. 5.56MM" above the serial number. "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON/WORCESTER, MASS/U.S.A" marked above the trigger area and it has the correct "SAFE", SEMI" and "AUTO" markings. It has the correct full-auto bolt carrier, and the bolt carrier and right side of the barrel (between the legs of the front sight base) are both marked "MP" indicating they passed the magnetic particle inspection after proof firing. The distinctive forging flash seams are visible on both the front and rear of the carry handle area of the upper, as typical of Harrington & Richardson M16A1s. Accompanied with one 30-round OKAY Industries mil-spec magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

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Desirable Group Industries Model 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1393

Group Industries 1918A2 BAR, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Manufactured with a Group Industries receiver and military components, this is a commercial continuation of the Browning Automatic Rifle as used by US armed forces from World War II onward. First introduced at the tail end of World War I, the BAR was the forefather of the modern "squad automatic weapon" concept, a lightweight machine gun as an organic part of a small infantry unit, capable of maneuvering with the unit and of returning fire with a single operator without a field mount when needed. It would serve as a force multiplier for American infantry from 1918 up to the introduction of the M60 for Vietnam, serve with multiple American allies, and see less savory use during the "gangland" activities of the 1920s/1930s, including as a weapon of choice for notorious outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a "ROTH/1-53" barrel, Group-marked receiver, hardwood forearm, and a synthetic buttstock with flip-up shoulder rest. The trigger group is configured for semi-auto, full-auto, and safe, with the traditional spring loaded stop between full and safe. Included with the BAR is a brown leather sling, screw-on flash hider, bipod, front sight hood and extra magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Marlin Model 1917 "Potato Digger" Machine Gun with Tripod, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1394

Marlin 1917, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Originally developed as the Model 1895 by John M. Browning, the "Potato Digger" was an early development in gas-operated firearms, using a gas port near the muzzle of the barrel to power a spring loaded lever arm to cycle the action. This arm, which projects down and out from the weapon with significant force during the firing cycle, is the source of the weapon's nickname. Originally manufactured by Colt, the production of the arm was taken over by Marlin Rockwell, who received the rights, the tooling, and the standing military contracts to the Russian and Italian governments. Primarily used as a training weapon by American forces, the Marlin found additional use as aircraft and tank armament in addition to being issued to National Guard units and the North Russia and Siberia Expedition Forces sent to intervene in the Russian Civil War. Measuring 42 inches in overall length, the Marlin is fitted with a blade front and a flip-up elevation adjustable rear sight, with a heavily ribbed barrel and a wooden pistol grip. The barrel and receiver are separately marked with the two-line New Haven address and caliber markings, with the barrel numbered "1669" and the receiver "499". A tripod is included, green painted steel legs with brass carriage hardware properly configured to not interfere with the action arm, with traverse swivel, gear-driven elevation adjustment and a swiveling gunner seat/knee rest, as well as a metal ammo can and an extra barrel; the extra barrel is a numbered match for the receiver, but has been plugged at the breech.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30

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Lot 1395

Steyr Model 07/12 Schwarzlose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R

An Austro-Hungarian standard during World War I, the Schwarzlose 1907 machine gun was used by the infantry, in fortifications, and as aircraft weaponry; due to issues with adapting the weapon to synchronization, it was sometimes deployed in a detachable, wing-mounted container that was essentially the forerunner to the modern aircraft gun pod. At the end of the war, the various successor nations of the Austro-Hungarian Empire kept using the Schwarzlose, with a significant number of them being used to arm the Czech border fortress system during the lead-up to World War II. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the former mounted on the water jacket and the latter on a combination oiler and top cover. The rear section of the lower receiver is marked "WAFFENFABRIK STEYR/1917" on the left and "M.G.(SCHWARZLOSE/M7/12" on the reverse, with a pair of folding spade-grip handles and a thumb button with integral spring-loaded safety. Included with the gun is a small green painted field tripod.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 8 mm

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Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1396

Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Originally developed in 1942, the U.S. M1 Thompson was a streamlined version of the classic Thompson SMG intended to simplify the weapon and speed the manufacturing process. While frills were trimmed, the M1 was still a classic "heavy metal" SMG, constructed from machined steel with fine hardwood furniture. This example was manufactured post-WWII for commercial sale. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a straight forearm under the smooth barrel, address and model nomenclature markings on the frame, simplified selector and safety levers, grooved pistol grip, and a fixed buttstock. No military inspection marks are present. The bolt is of the M1A1 pattern, with a fixed firing pin, and the interior of the receiver is marked "QFM122A".

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Rare World War I British VSM Mk II Ordnance QF 18-Pounder Gun with Carriage, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Lot 1402

British VSM QF 18-Pounder Gun with Carriage, Class III/NFA DD

This is an impressive example of an Ordnance QF 18-pounder gun. These were introduced in British military service in 1904 as a replacement for the BL 15-pounder, and became the standard field gun used in World War I and after. Later variants remained in service with the British military until it was phased out in 1942 as replaced by the Ordnance QF 25-pounder. Approximately 10,000 QF 18-pounder guns were reportedly manufactured during World War I by Armstrong Whitworth, Vickers, Sons & Maxim (V.S.M.), Woolwich Ordnance, Beardmore, Elswick Ordnance Company in the United Kingdom, and Bethlehem Steel in the United States, with a limited amount made between the wars, and a small fraction surviving today. These 18-pounders were effectively used on all fronts during World War I, and formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery as a gun with quick-firing (QF) capability designed to be towed behind limber and horses. "Q.F. 18Pr MkII./V.S.M.(logo)1916./No5732" marked on top of the breech, with Martin-Parry Corporation manufacturer marked Mk I carriage with brass data plate on the left that reads "18Pr Q-F-MkI./V.S.M. 1914/REG No C 32930". Includes scope.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 3.33"

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