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Lot 3470: Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3470: Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $9,500 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 92
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 7.7 mm Japanese
Barrel: 29 inch finned round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 4175
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 271
Class: Class III
Description:

A derivative of the classic Hotchkiss machine gun designed by Kijiru Nambu (of Nambu Grandpa/Papa/Type 14 fame), the Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was a go-to automatic weapon for the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during World War II. A literally heavy machine gun, the 92 on its field mount clocks in at about 125 pounds and was designed so that the gun crew could pick up the whole assembly with a set of carry poles (not included) for a reasonably quick redeployment in action in spite of the impressive mass. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, with the signature heavy cooling fins on the barrel and barrel jacket, integral oiler mechanism in the top cover, "9/2/Type" nomenclature and an optics mounting slot on top of the receiver, "18.2" (February 1943) Showa date on the left side of the receiver over the serial number, folding hardwood pistol grips and a thumb trigger. The tripod is green painted metal construction with integral height, traverse and elevation adjustment.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and scattered dents and scuffs. The grips are fair, with some cracking and chipping. The tripod is in fine order. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.



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