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LOT 498 TNW M2 Heavy Barrel Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Rifle - Serial no. 000912, 50 BMG cal., 39 inch heavy round bbl., parkerized finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured by TNW, this is a heavy barreled semi-automatic only version of the legendary Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun. The right side of the receiver is stamped with the circular TNW logo, model, caliber, address, and serial number. Features an overall parkerized grey finish, hooded blade front and peep rear sights, ventilated barrel jacket, and spade type grip. Includes military manual, and headspacing gauge. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized finish with minimal handling marks and some light pitting/rough casting on the barrel jacket. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 12,000
LOT 499
Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR
Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 2492, 30-06 cal., 23 3/4 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. Introduced in 1996, the Ohio Ordnance
1918A3 is a semi-automatic closed bolt copy of the signature Browning
Automatic Rifle. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, adjustable gas port,
2-position safety, and left-side charging handle. The top of the receiver bears the model and caliber markings, with the “CHARDON, OH” address over the patent and serial number. Smooth walnut forearm and buttstock with a smooth steel buttplate and flip up shoulder rest. Includes an extra magazine, bipod, carry handle, and sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original parkerized finish with the only the slightest handling marks or wear. The wood is also excellent with a few scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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LOT 500
Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1917A1 Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. WC868, 7.62 mm
Nato (308) cal., 20 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured by Ohio
Ordnance to very closely replicate the Browning
Model 1917 machine gun, this example is
chambered in 7.62 NATO and operates in semi-
automatic only. The right side plate is marked with the model, caliber, Ohio Ordnanc address, and serial number. It is marked “7.62” inside on the feed tray. It is fitted with a shrouded blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, a water jacket around the barrel, and plastic grips. Includes a water can and canvas cartridge belt.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks. The cork plug for the water jacket drain is damaged. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 6,000
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