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Lot #3548
Lot #3550

Lot 3549: Wise Lite Arms Model AJM 53 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3549: Wise Lite Arms Model AJM 53 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $10,000

Wise Lite Arms Model AJM 53 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Wise Lite Arms
Model: AJM 53
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 21 1/2 inch round
Finish: matte black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 801
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 322
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

A semi-automatic only copy of the Yugoslavian M53, which was itself a copy of the famed World War II era MG 42 general purpose machine gun, manufactured by Wise Lite Arms of Boyd, Texas. Constructed from a combination of new-made and surplus components, it fires from a closed-bolt. It features folding front and adjustable tangent rear sights, quick change barrel, detachable and foldable bipod, painted hardwood buttstock with wire reinforcement, and an AR-15 pattern trigger pack in the fire control module.

Rating Definition:

Very good, retaining 85% plus matte black finish with moderate handling marks and light edge wear, along with scattered spotting, especially around the iron sights and heat shield. The stock is fine, painted black with moderate scuffs and handling wear. Mechanically good.



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