December 2024 Premier Firearms Auction

December 06, 2024 to December 08, 2024

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December 2024 Premier Firearms Auction

December 06, 2024 to December 08, 2024

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Desirable Ramo M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with MK123 Lightweight Aircraft Grade Aluminum "Airborne" M3 Tripod with P.T.&E.

Lot 382

Ramo Browning M2, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufactured by Ramo of Nashville, Tennessee, the M2 Browning Machine Gun is the definitive Western heavy machine gun of the 20th century. A descendant of Browning's 1917 HMG, the development of the M2 was first prompted by the emergence of armored aircraft among German forces in World War I, calling for a greater level of firepower to bring down enemy aircraft. Development continued after Browning's passing in 1926, and in 1933 it was adopted by the U.S. armed forces. In service to this day, the air-cooled "HB" variant of the M2 has been used in a wide spectrum of roles on sea, air and land, from as fundamental as an infantry heavy machine gun, as rarified as the main armament of top of the line fighter aircraft, to as oddball as being used as a sniper rifle; the famed Carlos Hathcock used a scoped M2 to set a confirmed kill record in Vietnam that wouldn't be beaten until the War on Terror, and still holds a spot on the top 10 as of this writing. Hooded blade front and folding ladder peep sights, with the six-line Ramo legend and serial number on the right side plate, over the Ramo "elephant head" logo, a short vented barrel shroud, and a heavyweight barrel. The cocking handle and spade grips are both plastic construction, with a sliding safety on the back plate. Included with the lot are a folding tripod and a traverse & elevation mechanism.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

Price Realized:

Fleming/Inland M2 Selective Fire Carbine, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Lot 383

Fleming/Inland M2 Carbine, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

Originally manufactured by Inland as an M1 semi-automatic carbine, this item was upgraded to selective fire operation by Fleming Firearms via installation of a set of M2 conversion components. Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a "44" dated Inland barrel, type II barrel band, round "AI" bolt, milled Inland M2 trigger housing, unmarked hammer and sear, "7161837" sear bar, unmarked operating rod, transfer bar and selector switch, "SS" safety and "HI" magazine catch. The Fleming address has been added to the underside of the receiver, with a "2" struck over the original "1" on the receiver ring and standard heel markings. Fitted with a low wood stock with two-rivet handguard, "*U*" mark on the left side, "crossed cannons" on the right, "IO" in the sling cut, a green nylon sling and a steel buttplate. Included with the grouping are four extra magazines and a "G.&R. CO./1943" marked magazine pouch.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30 Carbine

Price Realized:

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

Lot 384

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

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, 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. Included with the lot is an extra magazine and spare parts.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

U.S. Auto-Ordnance/Savage Model 1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun with British Proofs and Desirable "TOMMY GUN" Markings, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Extra Magazines, Including a 100-Round "C" Drum

Lot 385

Auto-Ordnance/Savage 1928A1 "Tommy Gun", Class III/NFA C&R

This is a scarce example of a World War II M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun manufactured by the Savage Arms Company under license from the Auto-Ordnance Company, with an "S-" prefix serial number. Blade front sight on the Auto-Ordnance/Thompson marked Cutts compensator, Lyman folding ladder rear sight, with the "US MODEL OF 1928A1", "RLB" and "GEG" on the left side of the receiver, Bridgeport address and eight-line patent markings on the right, and "TOMMY GUN" on top. A set of British proofs are also present, with tonnage marks on the barrel and faint "crown" proofs on top of the receiver and charging handle. While not documented, the combination of these proofs and the positioning of the sling swivels (left side of front pistol grip and top of buttstock) suggest transfer to Great Britain for military use during World War II as part of Lend-Lease, and later return to the United States. Internals are 1928 pattern, with "S" marked bolt and Blish lock, and an unmarked charging handle, spring guide and oiler. The trigger housing is numbered to match the receiver, with lightly knurled control switches. Fitted with grooved pistol grips, a quick-detach buttstock, modified as previously noted, and a green canvas sling. Included with the lot are one Type "C" 100-round drum magazine, two Type "L" 50-round drum magazines, three stick magazines, three canvas drum pouches (one "C" and two "L"), and a manual.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

U.S. Saco-Lowell M37 Belt Fed Machine Gun, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE", with Tripod

Lot 386

U.S. Saco-Lowell M37 Machine Gun, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE"

Developed in the late 40s and early 50s, the M37 was a refinement of Browning's 1919 air cooled machine gun, in particular integrating an ambidextrous feed mechanism. With mild reconfiguration, the M37 could be used as a coaxial weapon or a flex-mount weapon on an armored fighting vehicle, or on the ground with a conventional tripod. This example is configured for use as a coaxial gun or in a similar mounting, with an ejection chute to direct links downward and an extended charging handle that can be pulled from the rear of the weapon. Adjustable blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a ventilated heat shield around the barrel, Saco-Lowell markings on the right sideplate with "DoD eagle", "RBA" and "BA4-4/69" markings, importer mark, and a checkered pistol grip. "SAK" markings are present on multiple internal components, with a sliding safety integrated into the trigger mechanism. Included with the lot is a folding tripod (sans pintle and T&E mechanism).

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30

Price Realized:

Birmingham Small Arms Bren Mark I Machine Gun, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE", with Tripod and Accessories

Lot 387

BSA Mark I Bren Gun, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE"

Submitted for competition with the British Army in the 1930's the Czech ZB vz.26 light machine gun was accepted over the American BAR, Danish Madsen, and other contemporaries, and underwent a series of alterations resulting in the BREN gun. This example was manufactured in 1941, and later registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives prior to the 1986 cutoff as a BSA/Inter-American Armaments Mark I "Sales Sample". Blade front and 200-2000 yard rear peep sights, both offset to the left to clear the top-loaded magazine, with "Mk I./D/1940" on the left side of the receiver, and "A S R" markings for the selector, indicating Automatic, Safe, and Repeat (semi-automatic). Smooth pistol grip stock, with a steel capped wooden buttstock. Included with the lot is an extra barrel, two extra magazines, brass catcher, "U.S." marked barrel case, transport case with Belgian markings, and a folding tripod with traverse and elevation mechanism.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 303

Price Realized:

U.S. Guide Lamp/Ciener M3A1 SMG/Silencer Combo, Class III/NFA -A) U.S. Guide Lamp M3A1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE", with Accessories

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 388

Guide Lamp/Ciener M3A1 MG/Silencer "Sales Sample" Class III/NFA

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. The M3A1 further streamlined the process, with the biggest change being the removal of the lever action cocking mechanism in favor of a bolt slotted to be retracted by hand. While lacking the aesthetic charm of the Thompson, the M3 and M3A1 were serviceable weapons, and would be America's go-to SMGs through World War II and following conflicts. A limited number are known to have been converted for use with silencers for special duty purposes. This particular M3A1 was made by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, and later brought back into the U.S. by Inter-American, and comes with both a standard barrel and a silenced barrel (see Item B for details). Blade front and peep rear sights, model nomenclature and Guide Lamp markings on the left side of the magazine well, import mark on left side of receiver near the sling bale, combination dust cover and safety on top, textured pistol grip with integral oiler, and a two-position telescoping buttstock. Included with the lot is a clamp-on M9 flash hider, green canvas sling, and three extra magazines.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP, 45

Price Realized:

Lot 389

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, "P/M" markings and cooling fins on the barrel, three-line Worcester address near the ejection port, and three-position selector/safety on the right side "PPD 15001" is stamped into the left side of the receiver, and "PPD 89" in white stencil on the right side of the stock; while not documented, these are most likely law enforcement inventory/rack numbers. Smooth pistol grip stock with a cocking lever on the underside and a lightly ribbed buttplate. Magazine absent.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

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 390

Colt 1921/28 Navy Thompson, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

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 834), this particular Thompson was shipped to the Police Department of Charleston, South Carolina, on an unspecified date, as part of a 3-piece order. It was later recorded in the inventory of Robert Haines, Warren Kreisler and TTI Corp of Las Vegas, the last record being in 1986. 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 knurled 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 lot is a later production black leatherette transport case, seven total stick magazines and one Auto-Ordnance "Type L" 50-round drum magazine. Provenance: The Charelston, South Carolina Police Department; The Robert L. Haines Collection; The Warren Kreiser Collection; T.T.I. Corp.; Property of a Gentleman

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Rock Island Armory M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Lot 391

Rock Island Armory M60, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

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. This example is built around a receiver made by Rock Island Armory (located near, but not connected to, the Rock Island Arsenal). 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 and folding ladder rear sight, with the manufacturer's markings on the left side and bottom of the receiver. Fitted with a ventilated barrel shroud, ribbed forearm and pistol grip, black nylon sling and a plastic buttstock with a flip-up shoulder rest. Included with the lot is an extra barrel and a barrel transport case.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62

Price Realized:

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 392

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.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Hard Times Armory/Heckler & Koch Model 94 Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 393

Hard Times/H&K HK94,Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Originally manufactured by Heckler & Koch in 1985 as a semi-automatic rifle and imported by HK Inc., this rifle was converted to full automatic by Hard Times Armory of Smyrna, Georgia. Hooded post front and 4-position drum rear sights, with the standard HK markings on the magazine well and the Hard Times Armory address on the underside ahead of the magazine well. A shelf-pattern trigger group is installed, and an "A" mark added to the left side of the "0" and "1" marked trigger housing, with a safe/semi/auto sear pack cut for compatibility with the shelf, "IF" marked bolt carrier with added sear trip, and "NP491" bolt. Fitted with a textured forearm, right handed pistol grip and telescoping buttstock. Included with the lot is a green canvas sling, extra fixed buttstock, plastic brass catcher, nine extra magazines, and two "jungle magazine" mag clamps.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

Price Realized:

Very Scarce and Desirable Costa Mesa Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 394

Costa Mesa Armalite AR-18, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

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 their interest in (and patents for) the AR-15 rifle, the AR-18 went in completely different directions in terms of materials and function. The result is a piston driven select fire assault rifle, with a lightweight stamped steel receiver assembly and a recoil system that permitted a native folding stock as factory standard. Delivering hard-hitting firepower in a compact package, the AR-18 had many things in its favor but wound up overshadowed by the "older brother"; large military contracts or license deals never arrived like they did for the AR-15/M16 family of weapons, resulting in a very limited production. Somewhat infamously, some of the most prominent users of the Armalite were on 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. Primarily a design and engineering firm rather than a volume manufacturer, relatively limited numbers of AR-18s were made at Costa Mesa, the bulk of the production happening at outside firms like Howa and Sterling. Post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a three-prong flash hider, maker's marks on the upper receiver, and the ambidextrous three position selector on the lower. The bolt carrier and chrome plated bolt head are unmarked. Ribbed and vented handguard, with an "AR-18/ArmaLite" marked pistol grip, and a side folding buttstock. Included with the lot are three extra magazines and a manual.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

Price Realized:

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

Lot 395

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

Among the first practical pistol-caliber automatic weapons, the Thompson Submachine Gun is a significant part of the story of arms development as well as a signature American weapon. Providing a virtually unprecedented amount of compact firepower, the Thompson faltered a bit coming out of the gate as a commercial product; billed as the ultimate "anti-bandit" weapon for bankers, guards, ranchers and others with valuable property, the unproven design and $200 bill (over $3000 inflation adjusted to modern prices) made buyers leery. The successful use of the weapon by the USMC in Nicaragua and elsewhere sparked new interest, leading to a career of both fame and infamy on both sides of the "Public Enemy" era of American crime, as well as a role of distinction as America's premier submachine gun for World War II and beyond. Per the records in Herigstad's "Colt Thompson Submachine Gun" (page 184), this Thompson was part of a 125 piece order by W.S. Brown Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, delivered on July 25, 1922. W.S. Brown was a dealer in a variety of products, including Colt handguns. The records next list the item in the inventory of the Law Enforcement Ordnance Company of Athens, Georgia, in 1973, noting an advertisement listing it "as new in grease, unfired", with further listings in the inventory of Miller's Guns in 1980, the Henry McKennley collection in 1980, and the inventory of Mike Free in 2000. The records further note the item as appearing in the January 2002 edition of Small Arms Review (page 89) and the book American Thunder II (page 57/61) by Frank Iannamico. Blade front sight, 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. Two magazines are included, one Auto-Ordnance stick magazine and an Auto-Ordnance 50-round Type "L" drum. Provenance: The Joe Miller Collection (Miller's Guns); The Henry McKennley Collection; The Mike Free Collection

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Attractive and Rare Exhibition/Presentation Cased Chrome and Gold Plated Limited Edition American Arms International American 180 M2 Class III/NFA Submachine Gun with Extra Matching 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 396

Limited Edition American 180M2 SMG/Silencer Set, Class III/NFA

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, 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 they found 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. The major metal components are chrome plated, with gold wash on the trigger and safety, and the gun is fitted with high gloss fancy grain presentation grade walnut furniture. All three barrels are fitted with threaded muzzles and winged blade front sights, with the matching number on the underside of the chamber. Two are 16 1/2 inches with Thompson-style fluting, one with a grooved horizontal forearm and the other fitted with the Laser-LOK sight, while the third is 9 inches, with a "bull barrel" profile and a Thompson-style pistol grip forearm. Measuring 13 1/4 inches long, 4 1/2 inches tall, and 1 3/4 inches thick, the Laser-LOK is housed in an aluminum frame, secured to the barrel with a pair of chromed rings on a mounting rail, bearing a serial number "410" with a power socket and on switch on the rear; this example is not finished or numbered to match the set, but is the proper model. The receiver is currently sans rear sight, with the manufacturer markings on the underside and a smooth fancy walnut pistol grip. A quick detach buttstock, finished to match the rest of the wood and fitted with a Pachmayr recoil pad is included, along with one chrome plated drum magazine. Included with the lot is a hardwood case with gold paint filled lettering on the lid and green felt lining, cut to fit the weapon, all aforementioned accessories and the included silencer (see Item B for more details), along with a manual and related paperwork.

Documentation

Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR, 22

Price Realized:

Weapon Specialties/Olympic Arms S.G.W. CAR-AR Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 397

Weapons Specialties/Olympic Arms CAR-AR, Class III/NFA MG

Originally manufactured by Olympic Arms as a semi-automatic rifle and later upgraded by Weapons Specialties of Phoenix, Arizona, into a selective fire rifle with functional (but unmarked) full automatic fire mode and pinned-in auto sear. Adjustable post front and A2 profile adjustable rear sight, with an A2 flash hider on a "C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7" marked HBAR profile barrel, bayonet lug, ribbed round handguard, A2 upper receiver with round "bulls eye" forward assist, serrated bolt carrier, checkered pistol grip, and a fixed buttstock with checkered trapdoor buttplate. A black nylon sling is included.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223

Price Realized:

Weapon Specialties/Beretta AR70 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 398

Weapon Specialties/Beretta AR70, Class III/NFA

Manufactured by Beretta in 1984 and imported by Berben Arms as a Model 70 Sport semi-automatic rifle, this item was converted to selective fire operation by Weapons Specialties of Phoenix, Arizona. Adjustable post front and two leaf rear sights, with a combination flash hider and spigot grenade launcher on the threaded barrel, ribbed and ventilated forearm, ribbed pistol grip and a fixed buttstock. Standard markings are present on the receiver, with "AM" (1984) date codes on the barrel and lower receiver, and the left side of the upper receiver having the Weapons Specialties address under the forearm. Magazine absent.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223

Price Realized:

Exceptional Valmet (VKT) Lahti L-39 Semi-Automatic Anti-Tank Rifle, Class III/NFA Destructive Device, with Transit Chest, Extra Magazines and Ammunition

Lot 399

VKT Lahti L-39 Semi-Automatic Anti-Tank Rifle, Class IIII/NFA DD

Introduced in 1939 and rushed into service for the Winter War, also seeing use in the subsequent Continuation War, the Lahti L-39 fires a 20mm anti-tank round from a top-loaded magazine and was capable of successfully engaging the Soviet armor of the era. It was fielded under the nomenclature "20 pst kiv/39" (as seen on this example). Measuring taller than a man and weighing in at close to 110 pounds, the L-39 is fitted with a ported muzzle brake, perforated hardwood barrel shroud, left-offset blade and tangent sights, a dual-mode green painted bipod with brass covered wood skids and swing-out spiked legs, crank-action cocking handle, smooth hardwood grips with an oversized steel guard surrounding the trigger guard to protect the hand, hardwood cheek piece, and an adjustable rubber recoil pad. The left side of the receiver bears the military nomenclature, "VKT" logo, and "SA" Finnish Army acceptance mark. Matching serial number "709" marked on the receiver, trigger housing assembly, and buttstock mount. The arsenal replacement barrel is numbered "743" at the breech. Included with the lot is an original green painted hardwood transit chest, four green painted metal magazine cases, eight magazines in total and 10 rounds of live German gray-tip 20x138mmB ammunition with individual cardboard sleeves.

Documentation

Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20 mm

Price Realized:

Kenfix Experimental 9mm Model of the MAS 38 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 400

Kenfix Experimental MAS 38, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

Established in 1943 by a former U.S. Army Ordnance inspector, Kenfix was a supplier of firearms and gunsmithing services and supplies, as well as a dealer in NFA items. The MAS-38 was developed shortly before the German Invasion of France, and saw use with the German occupation forces, Vichy collaborators and Free French resistance fighters, remaining in use with post-Liberation France until the 1950s. Of heavy duty machined steel construction, the 38 uses a relatively uncommon angled bolt raceway to provide additional mechanical resistance at the moment of discharge, and extends into the buttstock to allow extra travel for the bolt and reduce felt recoil. This example has been built using a combination of new made and military surplus components, upgrading the caliber from 7.65 Long to 9mm with an enlarged barrel and magazine well. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with the Kenfix address on the left side of the receiver. The trigger doubles as the safety, folding forward to lock the bolt in place. Fitted with smooth pistol grips hand carved "PAUL" on the right side and a straight buttstock dated January 1943 on the right side. Includes six extra magazines.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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Lot 401

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

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. "MP40/fxo 41" (Haenel) on the end cap, "eagle/37" (Haenel) proofed receiver tube and "cos" (Merz-Werke) triggerguard, with a hooded blade front and two-leaf notch rear sights, Bakelite side panels, and an underfolding steel stock. An early pattern "flat side" magazine well is installed. A marking for U.S. Armament Corporation of Ephrata, PA, has been added to the right side of the tube. External numbers are matching, with a mixed bolt assembly. Magazine absent.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm Luger

Price Realized:

Excellent World War II Brunn MG34 Medium Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Lot 402

Brunn MG34, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

This is an excellent original example of a World War II MG34 Machine Gun. Developed prior to World War II by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, the MG34 machine gun was a mainstay tool of German forces through the full duration of the war. A machined steel beast, the 34 was a very versatile weapon, suitable for vehicle use, support fire from a sturdy folding tripod, or in rapid tactical movement from a bipod or fired by the shoulder. While later models were more efficient, banking heavily on stamped components and simplified designs to speed production, the MG34 was never fully retired before World War II came to a close, with the 34's method of barrel removal (the receiver rotating to the right, allowing the barrel to be shifted straight back) making it especially suitable for use as a coaxial weapon in German tank turrets. This particular MG34 is fitted with the heavier, less ventilated barrel shroud typically used for coaxial guns, with the additions of a clamp-on front sight and bipod base, which aids function as a free-standing weapon. Folding blade front and ladder rear sights, with an adjustable flash hider at the muzzle, a folding bipod, ribbed grip panels, and a synthetic buttstock. The installed barrel housing is marked "dot/1941/9611/a" with matching numbers on multiple components. Included with the lot are two extra barrels (one with a welded plug in the breech), a barrel case, ammo can with Finnish Army "SA" stenciling, and lengths of non-disintegrating metal link belts.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 mm

Price Realized:

World War II 1945 Production StG44 Sturmgewehr Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 403

1945 StG44 Sturmgewehr, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

A relatively late development in the European Theater, the Sturmgewehr (literally "assault rifle") line of firearms used both an unprecedented amount of stamped sheet metal for an infantry rifle as well as an intermediate power cartridge to increase controllability in automatic fire and reduce overall ammo weight without completely sacrificing striking power at range. The Sturmgewehr would serve as the direct forefather to the CETME/G3 line of firearms, as well as a spiritual forefather to many Cold War infantry weapons. The underside of the receiver is marked "sup" (unknown small arms manufacturer), "2/5" and "eagle/37" (Sauer), with "StG44" on the left side above the trigger housing and the serial number and date (note: reads as "4463y/45", markings elsewhere suggest that "y" is either a mis-struck or heavily worn "aj") on the left side of the magazine well. Fitted with a hooded blade front and tangent notch rear sight, ventilated metal handguard, ribbed grip panels, a brown leather sling and a laminated buttstock with iron jacketed heel and toe. Included with the lot are three extra magazines.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

Price Realized:

Very Scarce Japanese Type 99 Mark 1 20 Millimeter Aircraft Autocannon, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 404

Japanese Type 99 Mark 1, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable MG

Developed in the 1930s, the Type 99 was the go-to 20mm autocannon for Japanese military aircraft, serving as the wing guns, flexible mounts and powered turret mounts on a number of Japanese fighters and bombers, including the A6M "Zero" carrier-launched fighter of Pearl Harbor fame. Like many combatants on both sides of the Axis/Allies divide, the Japanese design directly follows the pattern established by the Oerlikon autocannon, using an advanced primer ignition (API) mechanism to reduce the amount of breech locking needed to fire the potent 20mm cannon round while also permitting a high rate of fire. This Mark 1 cannon is configured for the flexible defensive mount role, with the mounting point for the (not included) ammo drum on the underside to keep it out of the gunner's line of sight, and an ejector port on top which can be equipped with a shroud (not included) to direct the spent casings to the shooter's right. A heat shield assembly protects the back half of the barrel, the recoil spring, and the bolt extensions, with a ratcheting hand-cracked charging mechanism on the right side. The left side of the trigger housing bears the Japanese model nomenclature, with dual pistol grips and a detachable buttpad. Sights absent.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20 mm

Price Realized:

Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Infantry Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Lot 405

Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar", Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Developed as an interim step between a hand-thrown grenade and a full sized crewed mortar, the Type 89 could be carried by a regular infantryman along with their standard kit. While not as stable and precise as the Stokes-pattern mortars used by the Americans, the Knee Mortar could be brought into action very quickly in an emergency, and still used from prepared positions when time permitted. Matching numbers on the tube, endcap, firing mechanism, shaft and baseplate, with the firing mechanism graduated out to 650 yards and a spring loaded canvas dust cover.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 50 mm

Price Realized:

Denny's Guns/Luciano Rota New Model Auto & Burglar Gun 20 Gauge Smoothbore Pistol, Class III/NFA AOW

Lot 519

Dennys Guns New Model Auto & Burglar Gun Class III/NFA AOW

Originally manufactured by Luciano Rota as a Model 411R and imported by Tristar, this weapon was converted to a smoothbore pistol by Denny's Guns of Missouri in emulation of the original Ithaca Auto & Burglar Gun. Single bead front sight on the matte rib, with Italian proofmarks on the barrel and water table, and the Tristar marking on top of the left barrel. The top of the water table bears the Denny's Guns address, with the model markings engraved on the sides of the frame and "28 of 50" on the underside. A manual safety and manual extractor are installed, with a smooth forearm and a "bird's head" style rear grip.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20

Price Realized:

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

Lot 624

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 a 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. With a matching numbered box, manual, and a pair of Singlepoint-style fiber optic sights.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Price Realized:

World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines

Lot 1346

U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

The final wartime revision of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the M1A1 was on paper made obsolete by the M3/M3A1, but would continue to serve as late as the Vietnam War. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a "S" marked horizontal handguard, and an "A.O.C." marked machined receiver with "GHD" and "AO-44" stamps. A mixed number has been struck over on the trigger housing, with dual control switches, an "AA" marked fixed buttstock, grooved pistol grip and tan canvas "Nobuckl" sling. Bolt is M1A1 pattern, with a fixed firing pin on the bolt face and no provision for a Blish lock or oiler. Included with the lot are two extra magazines.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Desirable and Rare Tippmann Arms Co. Miniature Browning Model 1917 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Case and Accessories

Lot 1347

Tippmann Mini Browning 1917, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

A finely detailed and 1/2 scaled-down copy of the classic Browning designed U.S. Model 1917 .30 caliber water-cooled machine gun, which is fully automatic and registered as a Class III/NFA weapon. These were manufactured in the 1980s by Tippmann Arms of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are an externally faithful copy of the original design they emulate, while the internals are configured for straight blow-back operation with the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. The right side of the receiver is marked "MOD. 1917/NO. 333A/TIPPMANN ARMS CO./FT. WAYNE, IN." behind the cocking handle. Features hooded blade front and adjustable ladder rear sights, a water-cooled barrel with brass hardware and valves on the barrel jacket, operable top cover and feed tray, a pair of walnut panels on the pistol grip, and a push safety above the grip marked "F" and "S". This weapon was originally manufactured as a part of a matching set of three with a "333" serial number, which included a Browning M1919A4 air-cooled variant (sans suffix) and a M2HB in .22 WMR (sans suffix), with this specimen being "A" and the other two miniature machine guns from the set also included in this auction in the following two lots. Includes a scaled-down M2 pattern tripod, traverse and elevation mechanism, two green ammunition cans, cloth ammunition belts, a padded hardwood case fitted for the gun and accessories, and a shipping box.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

Price Realized:

Desirable and Rare Tippmann Arms Co. Miniature Browning Model 1919 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Case and Accessories

Lot 1348

Tippmann Mini Browning 1919, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

A finely detailed and 1/2 scaled-down copy of the classic Browning designed U.S. Model 1919A4 .30 caliber air-cooled machine gun, which is fully automatic and registered as a Class III/NFA weapon. These were manufactured in the 1980s by Tippmann Arms Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are an externally faithful copy of the original design they emulate, while the internals are configured for straight blow-back operation with the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. The right side of the receiver is marked "MOD. 1919/NO. 333/TIPPMANN ARMS CO./FT. WAYNE, IN." behind the cocking handle. Features folding blade front and adjustable ladder rear sights on the receiver, an air-cooled barrel with ventilated barrel jacket, operable top cover and feed tray, checkered metal pistol grip, and a push safety above the grip marked "F" and "S". This weapon was originally manufactured as a part of a matching set of three with a "333" serial number, which included a Browning M1917 water-cooled version ("A" suffix) and a M2HB in .22 WMR ("B" suffix), and the other two miniature machine guns from the set also included in this auction in the previous and following lots. Includes a scaled-down M2 pattern tripod, traverse and elevation mechanism, two green ammunition cans, canvas ammunition belts, a padded hardwood case fitted for the gun and accessories, and a shipping box.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

Price Realized:

Desirable and Rare Tippmann Arms Co. Miniature Browning Model 50 HB/M2HB Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun in .22 WMR with Case and Accessories

Lot 1349

Tippmann Mini Browning M2HB ,Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

A finely detailed and 1/2 scaled-down copy of the classic Browning designed U.S. Model M2 Heavy Barrel (HB) .50 caliber heavy machine gun, which is fully automatic and registered as a Class III/NFA weapon. These were manufactured in the 1980s by Tippmann Arms Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are an externally faithful copy of the original design they emulate, while the internals are configured for open-bolt, straight blow-back operation with the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) cartridge. Features hooded blade front and adjustable ladder rear sights on the receiver, a M2 HB profile barrel with attached carry handle, perforated barrel trunnion, operable top cover and feed tray, a detachable ammunition box adapter arm, 'paddle' style triggers, a rotatable mock buffer sleeve marked "F" and "S" tat functions as the safety, and fitted with walnut spade grips and charging handle. The right side of the receiver is marked "MOD. 50 HB NO. 333B/TIPPMANN ARMS CO./FT. WAYNE IND." under the feed, and the barrel can be unscrewed similar to the full-scale version via a hex set screw under the receiver. This weapon was originally manufactured as a part of a matching set of three with a "333" serial number, which included Browning M1919A4 air-cooled (no suffix) and M1917 water-cooled ("A" suffix) variants chambered in .22 LR, with this specimen being "B" and the other two miniature machine guns from the set also included in the auction in the two previous lots. Includes a scaled-down M3 pattern tripod, traverse and elevation mechanism, pintle, two green ammunition cans, cloth ammunition belts, a padded hardwood case fitted for the gun and accessories, a shipping box, and a Tippmann Arms confirmation letter dated August 5, 1987, stating that by that point the company had produced 76 M1919A4, 25 M1917 WC, and 44 M2HB fully automatic miniature machine guns.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WMR

Price Realized:

Highly Desirable Cadillac-Gage Stoner 63 Modular Belt Fed Light Machine Gun, Previously Registered to the Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan Police Department, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Bayonet, Two Extra Barrels, Magazine Loader and Accessories

Lot 1350

Cadillac Gage Stoner 63, Class III/NFA C&R Machine Gun

Offered here is an absolute legend in the world of machine guns, an extremely desirable fully transferable Cadillac Gage Stoner 63 light machine gun, with an array of accessories. It has an accompanying old Form 1 registration document indicating it was previously registered to the Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan Police Department, with application dated February 5, 1968 and an accepted registration date of February 8, 1968 by the ATF, and shows that the police department originally acquired this "Stoner 63 Automatic Rifle" on January 23, 1968, thoroughly confirming it's Curio & Relic status by virtue of age. One of the many notable products of famed American arms designer Eugene Stoner (of AR-10, M16/AR-15, 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 west coast 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, left-feed top cover, walnut forearm, checkered black synthetic pistol grip and fixed buttstock. The barrel, forearm, buttstock, rear sight base and trigger housing can all be easily disassembled by hand without dedicated tools. The receiver bears the model, caliber, serial number, Cadillac Gage Company manufacturer marking and Warren, Michigan address marking, with "STONER/63" on the buttplate. Included with the lot is an original NWM Stoner 63 bayonet with scabbard, a spring-loaded clip-on bipod with telescoping legs, extra folding steel wire buttstock assembly, a Cadillac Gage Company magazine loader, two extra barrel assemblies (20 inch rifle type and 16 inch Commando LMG) with green canvas carrying cases, five 30-round rifle type magazines, two green canvas double magazine pouches, a rifle configuration black synthetic forearm assembly, nine total black synthetic LMG ammunition boxes (two are 150-round boxes, seven are 100-round boxes), a mount cradle, two extra bolt heads and various extra small parts, a Stoner 63 assault rifle manual, a VHS tape titled "The Stoner Machine Gun, A Navy Seal Remembers", separated pages from the April 3, 2006, issue of Shotgun News magazine with a Stoner 63 article by Peter G. Kokalis, a July 1965 issue of Gun World containing the Stoner 63 article "Mohammed & the Machine Gun" by Jack Lewis, and mentioned registration paperwork.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 223/5.56 mm NATO

Price Realized:

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

Lot 1352

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 1,600 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 left side bearing the FN Manufacturing nomenclature and serial number. A folding bipod is 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 a Pelican brand hard case, four extra barrels, rare top cover that accepts German style non-disintegrating link ammunition belts, barrel heat shield, small parts, and a trigger pack/spade grip combo.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 mm Nato

Price Realized:

Scarce and Unusual Daewoo Marked "Maremount" M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Case

Lot 1353

Daewoo Marked "Maremount" M60, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

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. While most famous as America's go-to machine gun, other nations adopted it as well, with South Korea known to have operated the M60 from about 1974 until 1989. While Saco/General Dynamics is known to have made M60s for Korea, the trunnion markings on this example mark it out as having been manufactured by Korean conglomerate Daewoo. It is also serial number "MOCK-M6-1" suggesting it was the first made by Daewoo, possibly as a production prototype. The circumstances behind this Daewoo-marked M60 being in the United States are unknown; no import mark is visible, and the tax stamp paperwork records a manufacturer of "Maremount"(sic) of "Saco, NE"(sic). 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. 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 Pelican case.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 mm

Price Realized:

Auto-Ordnance/West Hurley Model 1928 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Case, 100-Round Drum and Accessories

Lot 1354

Auto-Ordnance/West Hurley 1928 Thompson, Class III/NFA MG

Manufactured by the Auto-Ordnance Corporation of West Hurley, New York, circa 1980. These were all new production weapons with new manufactured parts and assemblies, modeled after the original Thompson patterns. Blade and folding ladder sights, with the Thompson-marked Cutts compensator and cooling fins on the barrel, a 1928 pattern bolt assembly (sans oiler),"QF" stamped on interior of the receiver, dual pistol grips and a quick detachable buttstock. Included with the item is a leatherette transport case, thirteen stick magazines, one Type "L" 50-round drum, one Type "C" 100-round drum, and an extra horizontal forearm.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Colt M16A1 Selective Fire Rifle, Nine Million Serial Range, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1355

Colt M16A1, Nine Million Range, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s, the "9 million" serial range M16s were intended for commercial or export sale but were made to the same military-grade specifications as Colt's domestic armed forces contracts. Features winged post front sight, A1 bird cage flash hider on the "C MP B" marked barrel, "C" and "H" marked A1 pattern upper receiver with teardrop forward assist and short casing deflector, "C" marked bolt carrier, "MPC" marked bolt, 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 round handguard, checkered pistol grip, and a two-position telescoping buttstock. Includes a black nylon sling and four extra magazines.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

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Lot 1356

Colt Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy Overstamp Thompson, Class III/NFA

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 820), this particular Thompson was shipped to the Sheriff's Office of Cheyenne County, Nebraska, as a single item on March 24, 1934. The item is also recorded in the Henry McKennley collection and the inventory of dealer Mike Free of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in 2000. It is further noted that this 1928 was featured in the book "American Thunder II" (pages 67/71) by Frank Iannamico. Blade front sight on the unmarked Cutts-style 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 knurled 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. Two magazines are included, one Seymore Products stick magazine and an Auto-Ordnance Type "L" 50-round drum. Provenance: The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office, Sidney, Nebraska; The Henry McKennley Collection; The Mike Free Collection

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Very Scarce and Desirable Costa Mesa Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Registered Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Armalite Scope

Lot 1357

Costa Mesa Armalite AR-18, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable MG

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 their interest in (and patents for) the AR-15 rifle, the AR-18 went in completely different directions in terms of materials and function. The result is a piston driven select fire assault rifle, with a lightweight stamped steel receiver assembly and a recoil system that permitted a native folding stock as factory standard. Delivering hard-hitting firepower in a compact package, the AR-18 had many things in its favor but wound up overshadowed by the "older brother"; large military contracts or license deals never arrived like they did for the AR-15/M16 family of weapons, resulting in a very limited production. Somewhat infamously, some of the most prominent users of the Armalite were on 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. Primarily a design and engineering firm rather than a volume manufacturer, relatively limited numbers of AR-18s were made at Costa Mesa, the bulk of the production happening at outside firms like Howa and Sterling. Post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a three-prong flash hider, maker's marks on the upper receiver, and the ambidextrous three position selector on the lower. An ArmaLite branded 2.75x 20mm scope is installed on the receiver, with an electro-penciled matching number on the underside of the mount. The bolt carrier and chrome plated bolt head are unmarked. Ribbed and vented handguard, with an "AR-18/ArmaLite" marked pistol grip, and a side folding buttstock. Included are two extra magazines, and a manual.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

Price Realized:

Excellent Colt AR-15 Model 614 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Accessories

Lot 1358

Colt AR-15 Model 614, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Manufactured by Colt for commercial sale, the AR-15 Model 614 automatic rifle was patterned very closely after the early military issued M16 rifle, with the chief difference being in the markings. Post front and two-leaf peep rear sights, with a threaded muzzle and three-pronged flash hider on the "MP" marked barrel, bayonet lug on the front sight base, triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip and fixed buttstock, sans trapdoor. The early "slick side" pattern upper lacks provision for a forward assist, with a short casing deflector and is marked with a boxed "C" on the front right side near a "VP" stamp, while the lower has a fenced magazine catch on the right, and is marked on the left with the three-block AR-15 trademark, "MOD.614" model marking, and Colt address, the latter spaced to accommodate the pin for the auto sear, and a right-handed "SAFE"/"SEMI"/"AUTO" selector. The bolt and bolt carrier are both matte phosphate finished, the former marked "MP" and the latter serrated for a forward assist, and a one-piece recoil buffer is installed. Included with the lot is an extra magazine, a round ribbed forearm set, an extra bolt carrier group, and an assortment of small parts.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 5.56 mm

Price Realized:

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

Lot 1359

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

One of the most famous submachine guns in the world, the Thompson SMG 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 749) show this 1921 as having been shipped in "1921AC" configuration as a single item to the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in Helena, Arkansas, on October 2, 1933. It is recorded later in the inventory of the Law Enforcement Equipment Corporation in 1988 and the inventory of J.D. Hebert in 2002. Blade front sight on the unmarked Cutts 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 are two extra stick magazines, a black leatherette transport case, and a manual. Provenance: The J.D. Hebert Collection

Documentation

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Chinese Type 56/AK-47 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines

Lot 1360

Chinese Type 56/AK-47, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable

Initially manufactured using equipment and information supplied by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, the Type 56 is China's version of the famous Kalashnikov-designed assault rifle. Manufactured for both domestic military use and export, the Type 56 was seen at many global flash points during the Cold War and beyond, probably most famously in the hands of the North Vietnamese Army and better equipped units of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This Type 56 uses an early pattern forged receiver with integral trunnion and has been outfitted with a Soviet-style front sight base and gas block; it does not have the traditional integral Chinese "pig sticker" spike bayonet or a lug for mounting a Soviet knife bayonet, instead having a "pigsticker" as a separate, detachable component. Hooded post front and tangent rear sights, with a threaded muzzle. The receiver is the fully machined pattern, with the Factory 66 "66 in triangle" logo on the left side near the Chinese nomenclature and serial number, integral trunnion, and traditional pattern "safe/full/semi" selector configuration with relevant Chinese markings. Matching serial numbers are present on the receiver, top cover, bolt carrier and bolt head. Fitted with a smooth forearm, checkered pistol grip, fixed buttstock and a tan canvas sling. Included with the lot are four extra magazines and a copy of the book "The AK-47 Assault Rifle" from U.S. Combat Bookshelf/Desert Publications.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.62x39

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Beretta Model 38/42 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1361

Beretta Model 38/42, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Manufactured in Italy, the Model 38/42 submachine gun is a simplification of the Model 38A, featuring a bolt with a fixed firing pin and an integral dual vent muzzle brake in the non-fluted barrel. A staple close-combat weapon of the Italians in World War II, the 38/42 used extruded tubing and stamped components like many other Axis and Allied SMGs, but uses a dual trigger mechanism, with the front trigger fitted with a disconnector for semi-automatic fire, and the rear trigger running in full automatic. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with the maker's marks on top of the receiver, caliber marking on the barrel, stamped and welded magazine well, and a smooth pistol grip stock with grasping grooves. The standard Beretta address is on top of the receiver, with the left side of the trigger housing marked "MANCHESTER ARMS/CLINTON OHIO" in electric pencil. Magazine absent.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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DLO Sterling Mark 4 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1362

DLO Sterling Mark 4 Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Manufactured by Douglas Oefinger of Stamford, Connecticut, this is a fine commercial production version of the Sterling Submachine Gun. The successor to the STEN Gun of World War II fame, the Sterling was essentially the peak of "tube gun" weapon design, and would serve as one of Great Britain's go-to close combat weapons through the Cold War and beyond. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with the DLO address and serial number on the left side of the ventilated tube, faint Sterling markings on the magazine well, right handed three position "A R S" selector switch, checkered grip, and an underfolding stock. Included with the lot are an extra magazine, extra recoil spring assembly, extra ejector and extra bolt.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm

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Steyr "bnz" Code 1943 Production MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable, with Field Mount and Accessories

Lot 1363

Steyr "1943/bnz" MG42, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

One of the signature weapons of World War II, the German MG42 machine gun was one of the best infantry weapons of the war, blending portability and intense firepower, while also being more streamlined in production than earlier weapons. Dubbed "Hitler's Buzzsaw" and "the Linoleum Ripper", the MG42's high cyclic rate of up to 1,200 rounds per minute gave it a distinct and intimidating sound, very alien to American and Commonwealth troopers trained with and around slower-firing weapons; at that speed, individual gunshots are replaced with a steady, disturbing roar. Along with firepower, the MG42 provided versatility, able to serve as a fixed position weapon like the U.S. M1919 or as an individually wielded weapon during tactical maneuver like the American BAR or British Bren Gun. The 42's life went on after the war, continuing in service with the West German armed forces rechambered for NATO-standard calibers, and being used alongside the FG42 as inspiration for the development of the American M60. Folding blade front and tangent rear sights are installed on the full length barrel shroud, along with a screw-on flash hider, folding bipod, and a quick-release barrel mechanism. A machined trunnion connects the stamped shroud to the stamped receiver, which bears the manufacturer markings on the left side, with a set of ribbed pistol grips, two-position push-button safety switch, and a synthetic buttstock. Included with the lot is a 1943-dated folding field mount, green painted anti-aircraft tripod, five extra barrels, ammo can, lengths of non-disintegrating belt, and assorted small parts.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 8 mm

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"cos" Code MP43/1 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1364

"cos" MP43/1, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable MG

Manufactured in Germany and later rebuilt (consignor supplied information suggests that Charles Erb did the work), this is a solid representative example of the MP43/1 assault rifle. The German "sturmgewehr" (literally: assault rifle) line of weapons helped to define the intermediate caliber selective fire infantry rifle for the 20th and 21st centuries. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the "cos" marking on the underside of the frame, serial number on the left side of the magazine well, and the model marking on the left side over the charging handle. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, trigger housing, gas piston, bolt and stock iron. Fitted with a ventilated metal forearm, ribbed pistol grip panels, and a hardwood buttstock. Magazine absent.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

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World War II "fxo" Code STG44 Sturmgewehr Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Lot 1365

World War II "fxo" STG44, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Manufactured in 1945, the StG44 was a refinement of the MP43/MP44 line of intermediate caliber, selective fire infantry rifles, dropping the pretense of being a "machine pistol" and receiving the distinctive "Sturmgewehr" (literally: assault rifle) name, physically and linguistically defining an entire genre of weapons that would grow to become the de-facto standard for the 20th and 21st centuries. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the serial number and model marking on the left side of the receiver, "fxo" on the underside ahead of the magazine well, and "WaA21" (double stamped) on the side of the trigger housing. Replacement mismatched bolt and gas piston assembly. Fitted with a metal handguard, ribbed hardwood grip panels, and laminate buttstock. Magazine absent.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

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Lot 1571

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 inch length of pull. With matching numbered shipping box and an unmarked Singlepoint-style red dot sight configured for compatibility with the Striker's top groove and its own matching box.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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LWRC Six8-UCIW NFATCA Limited Edition Semi Automatic Rifle, BATFE Class III/NFA Registered Short Barreled Rifle with Case

Lot 1583

LWRC Six8-UCIW NFATCA Limited Edition, Class III/NFA SBR

Manufactured by LWRCI (formerly Land Warfare Resources Corporation) as a factory original short barreled rifle in "UCIW" (Ultra-Compact Individual Weapon) configuration and branded as a limited edition (#7 of 25) for the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association. A set of LWRC folding back-up iron sights are installed, with a 4-prong flash hider on the 1:10 twist barrel, a LWRC branded folding foregrip and three "Rail Skin" rail covers on the quad-rail forearm, A4-style upper with ambidextrous charging handle, the NFATCA edition marks on the right side of the magazine well, ambidextrous magazine catch and 2-position selector (with cosmetic-only full auto marking), a Magpul MOE+ grip, and a LWRC 5-position telescoping buttstock. Included with the lot is a Pelican-brand padded case, an Otis cleaning kit with LWRC-branded belt pouch, sling, and an extra Magpul PMag30 magazine.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 6.8 SPC

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Lot 1584

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 a 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 fixed synthetic buttstock with a 13 3/4" length of pull. With matching numbered shipping box and an unmarked Singlepoint-style red dot sight configured for compatibility with the Striker's top groove.

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Has Box

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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H R Guns/Harrington & Richardson M2 50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod

Lot 3362

HR Guns/H&R M2, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Remanufactured by H R Guns of Florida using a combination of original and vintage components, this is a fine and functional example of one of the most famous automatic weapons to ever come from the United States of America. A descendant of Browning's 1917 HMG, the development of the M2 was first prompted by the emergence of armored aircraft among German forces in World War I, calling for a greater level of firepower to bring them down. Development continued after Browning's passing in 1926, and in 1933 it was adopted by the U.S. armed forces. In service to this day, the air-cooled "HB" variant of the M2 has been used in a wide spectrum of roles on sea, air and land, from as fundamental as an infantry heavy machine gun, as rarified as the main armament of top of the line fighter aircraft, to as oddball as being used as a sniper rifle; the famed Carlos Hathcock used a scoped M2 to set a confirmed kill record in Vietnam that wouldn't be beaten until the War on Terror, and still holds a spot on the top 10 as of this writing. Hooded blade front and folding ladder peep sights, with the 7-line Harrington & Richardson legend and serial number on the right side plate, below the H R Guns address, a short vented barrel shroud, and a heavyweight barrel with conical flash hider. The cocking handle is hardwood, and the spade grips are plastic construction, with a sliding safety on the back plate. A folding field mount is included, sans T&E mechanism.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 50 BMG

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U.S. New England Small Arms Corporation Model 1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE" Machine Gun

Lot 3363

U.S. New England 1918 A2 BAR, Class III/NFA "SALES SAMPLE"

Established during World War II, the New England Small Arms Corporation was a joint effort by a number of smaller American manufacturers, which came together to manufacture the 1918 BAR for American forces. Tooling originally used by Winchester and Marlin-Rockwell for WWI was distributed to the individual firms (which included Boston Wire Stitcher/Bostich and A.G. Spaulding), which produced components to be assembled at a shared facility in Rhode Island. Like many other small civilian firms who took their first crack at armaments during WWII, the Corporation performed admirably, producing over 180,000 BARs for the war effort, which would have seen service on every American-manned front and in the hands of any Allied nation receiving Lend-Lease aid or similar support. At war's end, the Corporation disbanded, with the individual members returning to their pre-war commercial endeavors. At heart, the 1918A2 is Browning's then-groundbreaking WWI-era machine gun, which was the first weapon light and mobile enough to fill the "squad automatic weapon" role, a niche it would fill for a number of decades and multiple American wars, being one of the signature firearms of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the early stages of the Vietnam War, and the "Gangland" days of American Prohibition. Hooded blade front and flip-up peep rear sight, with a folding bipod held on by the muzzle device, "ROT II/9-52" marked barrel, "P" proofs on the barrel and receiver, and "WS", "crossed cannons" and "SAH" stamps on top of the receiver. An importer marking has been added to the left side of the receiver. The trigger guard is equipped with the A2 pattern guide wings, and the "F A S" selector group is configured for open bolt operation at semi-auto (F), full auto (A), and safe (S), with a spring-loaded plunger to keep the operator from accidentally putting the weapon on safe when switching to full automatic. The handguard is smooth hardwood construction, with a synthetic buttstock fitted with a steel buttplate and a flip-up heel plate. Includes a green canvas sling, two extra magazines, and a manual.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30

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