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1056
$22,425.00

**ISRAELI DROR MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 2282. 8 mm Mauser. 24″ bbl. Israeli adaptation of the Johnson light machine gun action. This example is registered as Israeli mfg and indeed this weapon does have the Star of David stamped on right side of magazine well. This weapon includes one 20 round magazine. Left side of receiver stamped “REBUILT VOGLER CARBONDALE ILL CAL 792 MM”. Right side of mag well marked “2/N 7177” above some Hebrew lettering. Star of David and “B” within a circle proof marks on either side. Matching SN is stamped on right front of magazine well, on carrying handle base and lower assembly. Bbl SN 2046 does not match. Bipod deploys positively. Carrying handle folds properly. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with upper retaining 90% of a smooth refinish over some light pitting. Evidence of welding on both sides of shroud just to rear of carrying handle indicating that this weapon may be a reactivated DEWAT. Hard light brown composite shroud forward of front sight block in extremely fine condition. Bipod and lower retain about 90% of their orig gray/blue finish. Wooden carrying handle and hand grip have some slight chips, gouges and handling marks but are otherwise serviceable and still quite handsome. Magazine finish consistent with lower assembly. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face extremely fine with crisp edges and some evidence of firing. This is a fine example of a successful design and in a Cal. that is readily available. 4-51785 JWK48 (22,000-28,000) – Lot 1056


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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