Lot 1562: H&K/Fleming Firearms HK53KL Machine Gun

Manufactured in 1982 and later upgraded by Fleming. 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 checkered forearm, birdcage flash hider, three position "S/E/F" (safe/semi/full) hinge pin configured trigger group and an extendable buttstock. The magazine well bears the HK nomenclature and "(eagle/N)IC(antler)" (1982) date code on the left side, the Germany/Arlington, VA address on the right side, and the Fleming address on the left side of the receiver, concealed by the trigger group.

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original matte black finish with some scattered light handling marks. The forearm, grip, and stock are also excellent with minimal handling evidence. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.