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Premier Firearms Auction #70

May 05, 2017 to May 07, 2017

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Premier Firearms Auction #70

May 05, 2017 to May 07, 2017

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Scarce Post-World War II U.S. M37 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Light Machine Gun with Cradle and Tripod

Post-WW II U.S. M37 Full Auto Class III C&R Light Machine Gun

This is an example of a very desirable, late production M37 light machine gun. This model was developed in the late 1940s/early 1950s, by SACO-Lowell Division that was basically an updated/improved Browning 1919. Improvements were made to the bolt and feed mechanism that allowed it to be switched from a left to right hand feed, which made it a perfect candidate for use as a coaxially mounted tank machine gun. They were primarily used on the M48 and M60 Patton medium tanks. It was also still employed in a flex-mounted version as an infantry weapon when equipped with the standard sights mounted on top of the receiver and a tripod of some type. It has the standard medium weight barrel with a perforated barrel jacket with this example being a "flex-mounted" version as it is equipped with the tangent rear sight, a side mounted cocking lever and is mounted in a 1917A1 cradle and tripod. The side of the receiver is marked: "No. 6917 U.S. INSP. RRA/GUN MACHINE CAL .30 M37/U.S. PROPERTY/MFG. by SACO-LOWELL SHOP/ BA4 - 4/69". The right front side of the receiver is also stamped with a very small: "INTER-AMERICAN/IMPORT-EXPORT CO.". The cradle includes the T&E mechanism and both the cradle and tripod both have a small US Ordnance Shell and Flame proofmark. This includes one cloth machine belt.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Allied Armament M37 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod and Case

Allied Armament M37 Rifle w/Tripod

Manufactured in America with a new-made semi-automatic receiver and a number of military surplus components. Folding blade front and ladder rear sights, reversible bolt, checkered pistol grip and a rear extended cocking handle. Included with the lot is an Allied Armament M2 tripod (no T&E mechanism included) and a padded rolling gun case.

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Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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