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LOT 492
MK Arms MK760, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Submachine Gun - Serial no. S203, 9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., matte gray finish, metal stock, metal grips. Originally manufactured by Smith & Wesson as the Model 76, which in turn was designed to fill the same niche as the Gustaf M/45 “Swedish K” SMG, the MK Arms MK760 is a lightweight and agile weapon for close quarters fighting, and in the initial S&W incarnation was a go-to weapon for the American special warfare community in Vietnam. Brought to market in 1983, the passage of the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act killed the both the 760 and MK Arms in general, resulting in a very limited window of transferable production. Protected post front and notch rear sights, with the MK Arms markings on the magazine well, a combination barrel nut and ventilated heat shield, ambidextrous “SAFE”/”SEMI”/”FULL” selector, side folding buttstock, and a checkered pistol grip. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original matte gray finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks overall. A few dings are present on the pistol grip. 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. Estimate: 8,500 - 12,000
LOT 493
British STEN Mark III Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. E90088, 9 mm cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., black finish, metal stock. A further simplification of the STEN design, the Mark III uses a one-piece receiver/shroud assembly, non-detachable barrel, and a fixed position riveted
magazine well. While lighter and
simpler, the Mark III was harder
to repair; damage that would
temporarily sideline a Mark II could
be fatal to a Mark III. Production
was discontinued in 1943. Blade
front and peep rear sights on the
integral receiver rib, with the model
markings and serial number on the
magazine well, an “A” and “R” marked
selector switch on the trigger
housing, tan canvas sling and a
tubular buttstock with integral grip.
CONDITION: Very good, with 75%
of the black painted enamel finish,
showing light wear and flaking
overall. The stock shows more
of a flat parkerized color, with a
similar level of wear. Mechanically
very good. 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.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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