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Lot 3323: McGuire Custom 1919 Semi-Auto 'Machine Gun'

John McGuire Custom Model 1919 Belt-Fed Semi-Automatic "Machine Gun" with Field Mount and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3323: McGuire Custom 1919 Semi-Auto 'Machine Gun'

John McGuire Custom Model 1919 Belt-Fed Semi-Automatic "Machine Gun" with Field Mount and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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John McGuire Custom Model 1919 Belt-Fed Semi-Automatic "Machine Gun" with Field Mount and Accessories

Manufacturer: McGuire
Model: 1919
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4856
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 150
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Built on a new semi-automatic side plate and a mixture of military surplus and commercial components, this is a "street legal" semi-automatic version of John Browning's Model 1919 machine gun. The vintage Colt nomenclature is present on the exterior of the left side plate, with McGuire's "JBM" markings and address concealed inside the right side plate (visible with cover open and bolt retracted), with a blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a flash hider on the water jacket. The pistol grip is furnished with smooth wood grips, with a flip-switch safety installed on the rear of the receiver. Included with the gun is an Argentine Model 1928 folding field mount, and an unidentified aluminum plate (appears compatible with a mounting point on the field mount, but purpose unknown).

Rating Definition:

Very fine as remanufactured/refurbished overall with 95% of the parkerized finish showing some mild handling marks overall. The field mount is good showing some braising of the legs near the joints, some roughness of the teeth, and signs of rough handling. The pins securing the gun to the mount appear to be replacements. The safety is non-functional, but the item is otherwise mechanically excellent.



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