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Lot #2467

Lot 2466: Desirable Heckler Koch HK 53A3 Class III NFA 'SALES SAMPLE'

Desirable Heckler & Koch HK 53A3 Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” Submachine Gun with Four Drum Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Lot 2466: Desirable Heckler Koch HK 53A3 Class III NFA 'SALES SAMPLE'

Desirable Heckler & Koch HK 53A3 Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” Submachine Gun with Four Drum Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable Heckler & Koch HK 53A3 Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” Submachine Gun with Four Drum Magazines

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Model: 53
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 223
Barrel: 8 1/4 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 9826
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 226
Class: Class III
Description:

Designed as a short carbine variant of the HK 33 rifle similar in proportions to the MP5 but with a longer forearm, flash hider, and magazine well resulting in an overall longer weapon. Hooded post front and four position drum rear sights, and standard marker, import, and caliber marks on the right side of the magazine well. The selector switch is marked "S/E/F". Vented handguard and contoured grip with a retractable steel buttstock. The carbine includes four boxed Beta Advantage C-Mags with carry pouches, loading tools, and lubricant.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall. 99% original black finish remains with minimal light handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The extra magazines are as new. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. This weapon is currently registered as being "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)" and as such can only be purchased by an FFL, with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License.



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