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LOT 1653
Beretta/Springfield BM59 Battle Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. X000097, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 22
inch round bbl., black phosphate finish, walnut stock. A descendant of the U.S. Springfield M1 Garand rifle, the BM59 is essentially the
Italian cousin to the American M14 Battle Rifle; a different design, with a higher emphasis on parts commonality with the original M1,
but intended to fill the same niche as a full power combat rifle that would give higher ammo capacity and full auto capability when
needed. A limited number of these rifles were commercially imported by Springfield Armory prior to the 1986 registry cutoff. Blade
front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a grenade launching flash hider, grenade sight (with range card insert for Energa-pattern
grenades), bayonet and bipod integrated to or mounted on the gas system. The barrel is marked “PB 1968 7.62 51478” with the receiver marked
with the Beretta address and serial number on the heel and “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” on the left side. With the exception of the “H” marked safety and
Springfield “SA” hammer, the internal components are Beretta “PB” marked. With a smooth, unmarked pistol grip stock, fitted with sling swivels, a folding shoulder rest, rubber recoil pad and a trapdoor compartment.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original matte black phosphate finish, showing bright wear on the high edges, cycling wear, and light handling marks. Some rust is present, most densely concentrated on the buttplate and rear sling swivel and some lighter spotting on the trigger housing. The stock is very good, with mild dings and stains. 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: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 1654
British Mark V STEN Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial no. S191275, 9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., black/blue finish, walnut stock. Introduced in 1944, the Mark V STEN replaced the full metal construction of earlier STENs with
wood furniture, including a forward pistol grip and a No. 4 Mark I SMLE style muzzle with
protected front blade sight and lugs compatible with the No. 9 Mark I socket bayonet.
The rear sight is a fixed peep. The front grip is attached with a swiveling collar in the area of the
“R.F.I. marked” perforated heat shield, and the trigger housing is correctly welded to the receiver tube
with an “R” and “A” selector switch and a varnished wood grip. Includes a bayonet with metal scabbard,
canvas sling, and two extra magazines in a canvas magazine pouch.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% arsenal refurbished black finish mostly in protected areas, and displaying
strong original blue finish underneath of the black paint with some patches of light pitting on top of the
magwell, and sharp markings in the metal. Wood is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some light scratches and some filled in repaired
holes. Functions in full automatic mode only but otherwise mechanically fine. NOTE: This item is restricted as 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.
Provenance: The Allan Cors Collection.
Estimate: 10,000 - 16,000
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