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Lot 1362:U.S. Winchester 1918 BAR, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1362:U.S. Winchester 1918 BAR, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Winchester Model 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Developed and introduced in 1917 (and designated the 1918 to prevent confusion with the Model 1917 machine gun), the Browning Automatic Rifle became a signature American weapon for generations, seeing limited action in World War I, on both sides of the law during the "Public Enemy" era of crime, and heavy use in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "W/(flaming bomb)/1-19" marked on the top front of the barrel with eagle and flaming bomb Ordnance proofs at the breech. A set of British proofs are present on the right side of the receiver and barrel, the latter also bearing caliber and pressure stamps. The top of the receiver bears the 5-line Winchester nomenclature ending in "PATENT APPLIED FOR", with "F A S" pattern (semi/full/safe) selector mechanism with the spring loaded catch to keep the operator from accidentally putting the rifle on "safe" when flipping to full automatic, and the early pattern trigger housing which lacks the magazine guide "wings" introduced after World War I. Fitted with a checkered hardwood forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a steel buttplate.

ConditionVery fine, with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing some light handling/takedown marks on the receiver and mild handling marks overall. The refinished stock is fine, with some chipped-out checkering and scattered dings. 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 479.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1918
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge30
Barrel24 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2269
Catalog page294
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