**EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL NUMBER WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 16. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This extremely early Westinghouse manufactured Browning gun is marked on right sideplate “NO 16 N.A.C. U.S. INSP./BROWNING MACHINE GUN/U.S CAL.30 MODEL OF 1917/MANFD.BY N.E.WESTINGHOUSE CO./PATENTS APPLIED FOR”. Bottom plate of this machine gun has not been modified to the A1 configuration. Bottom of trunnion bears the following “JPL T AZ85653″ which indicates that at one time this gun was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Orig drain cork, chain, drain and filler plugs all present. bolt is extremely smooth and bears assembly number B-147299 S.G. Included in this lot is a Browning 1917 tripod SN 12028 manufactured by Crown Corp and Seal Co. Baltimore, MD. as well as one black steam hose and one wooden ammo box. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as refinished. Over 90% bright lustrous blue thin at high points with some places just starting to turn a brown patina. There is a noticeable 3/8″ ding on right side of water jacket about 8″ from muzzle. Brown bake light grips are extremely attractive with one 1/2” chip at base of left grip panel as well as two small pencil point chips at bottom of right grip panel, not noticeable unless one is looking for them. brass nosecap and trunnion extremely attractive. Top cover release handle has 4 horizontal rings instead of being smooth or knurled. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains over 95% of what may be orig olive green paint. Wooden ammo box appears to have been repainted in same color. Tripod leather retaining strap still soft, supple and serviceable. Tripod mechanism operates smoothly and properly. Pins and chains present and serviceable. Rubber steam hose still pliable and serviceable. Unmodified Browning model 1917s are extremely scarce and this example with low SN and attractive condition is an outstanding find. 4-51719 JWK12 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1017

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1017	$34,500.00	EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL NUMBER WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 16. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This extremely early Westinghouse manufactured Browning gun is marked on right sideplate “NO 16 N.A.C. U.S. INSP./BROWNING MACHINE GUN/U.S CAL.30 MODEL OF 1917/MANFD.BY N.E.WESTINGHOUSE CO./PATENTS APPLIED FOR”. Bottom plate of this machine gun has not been modified to the A1 configuration. Bottom of trunnion bears the following “JPL T AZ85653″ which indicates that at one time this gun was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Orig drain cork, chain, drain and filler plugs all present. bolt is extremely smooth and bears assembly number B-147299 S.G. Included in this lot is a Browning 1917 tripod SN 12028 manufactured by Crown Corp and Seal Co. Baltimore, MD. as well as one black steam hose and one wooden ammo box. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as refinished. Over 90% bright lustrous blue thin at high points with some places just starting to turn a brown patina. There is a noticeable 3/8″ ding on right side of water jacket about 8″ from muzzle. Brown bake light grips are extremely attractive with one 1/2” chip at base of left grip panel as well as two small pencil point chips at bottom of right grip panel, not noticeable unless one is looking for them. brass nosecap and trunnion extremely attractive. Top cover release handle has 4 horizontal rings instead of being smooth or knurled. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains over 95% of what may be orig olive green paint. Wooden ammo box appears to have been repainted in same color. Tripod leather retaining strap still soft, supple and serviceable. Tripod mechanism operates smoothly and properly. Pins and chains present and serviceable. Rubber steam hose still pliable and serviceable. Unmodified Browning model 1917s are extremely scarce and this example with low SN and attractive condition is an outstanding find. 4-51719 JWK12 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1017 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL NUMBER WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (C&R).