Image Lot Price Description




1057
$19,550.00

**EARLY CARL GUSTAFS SWEDISH BAR (C&R).

SN 6223. 6.5 Swedish cal. 24″ bbl. This early Swedish version of the Browning automatic rifle has checkered walnut wood and exhibits the highest standards of quality, fit and finish. SNs appear matching throughout and comes with one 20 round Swedish magazine. Notable attractive features include an aluminum shield between the bbl and the wood of the forearm, 3 position adjustable gas port, bipod mounted just forward of the forearm giving superior stability and a pistol grip to the rear of the trigger. Firing 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 appearance and finish is fine. 90% lustrous commercial blue finish thinning in places with scattered spots of old corrosion. Also scratched where detent pin swings out. There is some oil grime in the rear sight and the weapon could use a good cleaning. The wood of the forearm and buttstock has numerous dings, bruises and a couple of chips. There is also an 1-1/4″ crack on the right side of the forearm where it meets the receiver. There is also a crack on the left side of the buttstock from the receiver about 3″ to the rear. Brass disc on left side of buttstock is not present. Hand grip is in excellent condition and of a lighter color finish with only slight handling marks. Bore has strong rifling, shiny on the lans, dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a magnificent find for the Swedish arms collector. A great example of the quality of the arms produced during this period. 4-51684 JWK59 (15,000-18,000) – Lot 1057


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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