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Lot #2493
Lot #2495

Lot 2494: Three Registered Class III/NFA Automatic Trigger Assemblies

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Lot 2494: Three Registered Class III/NFA Automatic Trigger Assemblies

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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A) World War II M1 Carbine National Postal Meter Trigger Group with Spare Parts

Manufacturer: John Norrell Arms
Model: M2 Kit
Type: Machine gun conversion ki
Gauge:
Barrel:
Finish: black paint
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 23019
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a conversion kit for the M1 to M2 Carbine. The trigger housing was originally produced during WWII by the National Postal Meter Company and stamped "N 16" on the left rear side. It was registered by John Norrell Arms and is now marked with "J.N.A.I. 111685/JACKSONVILLE. ARK." It does include the various internal components made by various manufacturers along with the selector switch, disconnector block, spring and plunger and one disconnector lever. This lot does not include an M2 operating slide. This lot is complete with the following additional parts: seven (7) spare M1/M2 carbine bolts, 4 by Underwood(3-round 1-flat), 2 round Inland and 1 marked "AOB". All the bolts are complete with firing pins, extractors and springs. This lot also includes an extra disconnector block, spring and plunger and one spare disconnector lever and one recoil spring.

Rating Definition:

The trigger housing is Good overall with 50% of a refurbished and black painted exterior surface on the trigger housing. The various additional spare parts and components are all in like new condition. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



B) Rare Registered Class III/NFA Fully Automatic Ruger 10-22 Trigger Group and Bolt Assembly

Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: 10 22
Type: Machine gun conversion ki
Gauge: 22LR.
Barrel:
Finish: anodize
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 23019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a very rare example of a BATF registered, fully automatic Ruger 10-22 trigger group and bolt assembly. This was converted and registered by John Norrell Arms and is so marked on the left side with: "NORRELL ARM/JACKSONVILLE, AR./51886". The serial number is marked in two places. The bolt is complete with its firing pin and extractor and hammer strut and spring. This units comes with a small wooden storage box.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 90% of its original Ruger factory anodized finish on the trigger housing with the bolt assembly still completely in the white. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



C) Rare Registered Fully Automatic Class III/NFA AR15 "AUTO-SEAR" Manufactured by F.B.W. & Son

Manufacturer: F.B.W. & Son
Model: Auto Sear
Type: Machine gun conversion ki
Gauge:
Barrel:
Finish: in the white
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 23019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
Class: Class III
Description:

Registered AUTO-SEAR for the AR15 rifle. The top of the block is stamped: "204 (the registered serial number)/B.W. & SONS/ WINSTEAD CT."

Rating Definition:

Very fine showing little or no use with the complete block and sear trip still in the white. The following note applies to all three guns of the lot. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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