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LOT 1534
Chinese Maxim Model 1908/Type 24 Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable, with Accessories - Serial no. ATF5047B, 30-06 cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue/ black finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured
in China starting in the 1930s, the Type 24 is a
LOT 1533
British Vickers 1918 Heavy Machine Gun with Tripod and
Accessories, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun -
Serial no. A1261, 303 cal., 28 inch round bbl., green/blue finish, walnut
grips. An evolution of the Maxim Gun, the Vickers was a well refined
heavy machine gun, with a water cooling system that permitted long
strings of automatic fire without overheating. Blade front and folding
peep rear sight, with a blued recoil booster assembly on the green
painted, ribbed water jacket, a pair of smooth wood handles and
brass oiler covers on the spade grip assembly, and a checkered thumb
trigger. Numbers are mixed overall, with “broad arrow” proofs on
some components and “DP” drill purpose marks on others. Included with the item is a wooden ammo box, a metal oil can, steam hose, a length of non-disintegrating canvas cartridge belt and a brass and steel folding tripod with integral traverse and elevation adjustment.
CONDITION: Fine, with 95% of the refinished green paint and 80% of the dull refinished blue. A few dings are
present on the jacket, and the blued parts show areas of covered pitting. Some of the screws and pins are oversized replacements, and the bolt face shows significant wear. The grips are good, with some dents and scuffs. Mechanically fine. 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: 9,500 - 16,000
close copy of the German
MG08, with some improvements for ease of
operation and handling. The barrel is shrouded
with a black painted water jacket, that also serves
as the mounting point for the blade front sight and
the recoil booster assembly with detachable cone
flash hider. The top cover on the receiver is fitted
with a conventional Maxim flip-up rear sight as
well as a flip-up fixed notch sight that corresponds
roughly to the “19” position on the adjustable staff.
A brass data plate on the tension mechanism bears
a prominent swastika, and the left sideplate bears
the ATF serial number. Fitted with a pair of checkered hardwood spade grips and a large butterfly pattern trigger with a flip safety. Included with the lot is a folding field mount, and a canvas water jacket cover with unidentified backing material.
CONDITION: Good, with 70% of the refinished blue/black finish overall showing wear, handling marks and areas of brown patina. The mounting iron currently installed on the receiver is not compatible with the traverse mechanism on the field mount. The jacket cover shows stains and fraying of the backing material. Mechanically functions. Caliber is per ATF form info, and not guaranteed. 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: 9,500 - 16,000
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