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Lot 653: Heckler & Koch HK53A2 Class III-NFA 'SALES SAMPLE' Machine Gun

Exceptional Heckler & Koch/Knight's Armament Upgraded RAS Rail Mounted HK53A2 Automatic Rifle Class III/NFA Machine Gun “Sales Sample”

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2019

Lot 653: Heckler & Koch HK53A2 Class III-NFA 'SALES SAMPLE' Machine Gun

Exceptional Heckler & Koch/Knight's Armament Upgraded RAS Rail Mounted HK53A2 Automatic Rifle Class III/NFA Machine Gun “Sales Sample”

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Heckler & Koch/Knight's Armament Upgraded RAS Rail Mounted HK53A2 Automatic Rifle Class III/NFA Machine Gun “Sales Sample”

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Model: 53
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 5.56x45 mm
Barrel: 8 1/4 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: polymer
Item Views: 3667
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 269
Class: Class III
Description:

Originally manufactured in 1985 and later upgraded, notes from the consignor indicate that this weapon was originally supplied to an unnamed police department, where it "didn't see much use, if any". Short barreled 5.56mm automatic rifles have been seeing growing popularity in the Armed Response/SWAT role, giving many of the size/maneuverability advantages of a pistol caliber submachine gun combined with increased range and hitting power. Hooded post front and four-position drum rear sight, with a Knight's Armament Rail Adaptor System installed in place of the forearm, birdcage flash hider, three position "0/1/25" (safe/semi/full) hinge pin configured trigger group and a fixed buttstock. The magazine well bears the HK nomenclature and "IF(antler)" (1985) date code on the left side, with the West Germany/Chantilly, Va address on the right side. Included with the item are three Knight's brand rail covers, a green canvas sling and a slim checkered handguard with vertical hand stop.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall. 99% original black finish remains with some scattered light handling marks and light surface dings. Mechanically excellent. 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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