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Lot 1550: Buffalo Arms M2 "30 Cal" Machine Gun with Tripod

Scarce Buffalo Arms Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered M2 "30 Cal" Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1550: Buffalo Arms M2 "30 Cal" Machine Gun with Tripod

Scarce Buffalo Arms Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered M2 "30 Cal" Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $32,500 - $47,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Buffalo Arms Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Registered M2 "30 Cal" Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Manufacturer: Buffalo Arms
Model: M2
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 6188
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 370
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a scarce example of a World War II M2 ".30 Cal" lightweight air cooled machine gun, manufactured by the Buffalo Arms Corporation during late WWII/Korea. These were basically a scaled down version of the original Browning .50 Cal M2 Heavy machine gun only chambered in 30-06. These were typically used on various aircraft during the early days of World War II in either a fixed wing version or on various dive bombers like the Douglas Dauntless as a rear gun emplacement. They used riveted receiver design and a lightweight barrel with the air cooled perforated barrel jacket. They had an unusually fast cyclic rate of fire, usually 1,000-1,300 rounds per minute. They used a cloth belt like the original M1917 and 1919 machine guns and also the later disintegrating metal links. They were replaced fairly early on with the heavier .50 Cal M2 MGs. The side of the receiver is roll marked with: "U.S. No. 115096 GVT INSPT". with a Cross-Cannon proof followed by "RLB" (NY District Ordnance inspectors initials), "BROWNING MACHINE GUN/CAL .30M2/BUFFALO ARMS CORP/BUFFALO NEW YORK U.S.A.". Beside that it is hand stamped PCC/Phoenix AZ", which we assume is an importer mark. This gun comes with an original WWII AMC (Appliance Manufacturing Company) 30 M2 tripod dated 1945 with a pintle, traverse and elevation mechanism (currently configured for an M60; can be reconfigured for the ANM2 with market-available parts), and approximately 100 disintegrating belt links.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 95% of a medium gray parkerized finish overall, with a slightly darker tone on the perforated barrel jacket, and light edge and high spot wear from light shooting. Currently it has a chrome plated bolt assembly. 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 478.



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