**BEAUTIFUL BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS BRITISH MODEL 1914 LEWIS GUN (C&R).

SN A-37289. Cal. 303 British, bbl 26-1/4″. This very attractive Lewis gun comes complete with carrying handle, anti-aircraft sights, clamp on bipod, original sling and one 47-round pan magazine. Matching SN on receiver in 3 places. Carrying handle marked “GUN. LEWIS. .303.” Front AA sight band retains broad arrow proof. Bipod clamp marked “MOUNT FIELD 303″/”LEWIS GUN MARK III”/”LD B’HAM”. Receiver also retains usual Birmingham Small Arms Co. markings as well as broad arrow proofmark. Pan is marked 303 MKVI & VII with broad arrow proofmark. Original brass headed lubrication brush present and marked “H.J.P” with broad arrow proof. Brass AA rear sight extension also present and marked “LW.S.”/”R.L.” Receiver is marked on both sides “JPL T AZ 85653” which indicates it was once in the possession of noted firearms enthusiast, Pat Tomlinson. 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 finish and appearance near excellent as refinished. Over 90% bluing remaining on metal parts except for clamp on carrying handle and bipod which retain more of a brown patina of an original finish. Pan also retains more than 90% of a glossy black painted finish. Wooden handgrip and stock also are oil refinished and very handsome but showing some slight scratches and handling marks. Sling is very strong, supple and serviceable but somewhat soiled. Clamp on carrying handle retains its brass chains and the leather covering on the handle is intact and soft to touch. Bore is very clean, shiny and bright with well defined rifling. Bolt face also extremely fine and clean. It would be difficult to imagine a more completely set up Lewis gun or one in a more handsome condition. This is an outstanding find for the WWI machine gun collector. 4-51798 (14,000-20,000) – Lot 2018

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2018	$39,100.00	BEAUTIFUL BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS BRITISH MODEL 1914 LEWIS GUN (C&R). SN A-37289. Cal. 303 British, bbl 26-1/4″. This very attractive Lewis gun comes complete with carrying handle, anti-aircraft sights, clamp on bipod, original sling and one 47-round pan magazine. Matching SN on receiver in 3 places. Carrying handle marked “GUN. LEWIS. .303.” Front AA sight band retains broad arrow proof. Bipod clamp marked “MOUNT FIELD 303″/”LEWIS GUN MARK III”/”LD B’HAM”. Receiver also retains usual Birmingham Small Arms Co. markings as well as broad arrow proofmark. Pan is marked 303 MKVI & VII with broad arrow proofmark. Original brass headed lubrication brush present and marked “H.J.P” with broad arrow proof. Brass AA rear sight extension also present and marked “LW.S.”/”R.L.” Receiver is marked on both sides “JPL T AZ 85653” which indicates it was once in the possession of noted firearms enthusiast, Pat Tomlinson. 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 finish and appearance near excellent as refinished. Over 90% bluing remaining on metal parts except for clamp on carrying handle and bipod which retain more of a brown patina of an original finish. Pan also retains more than 90% of a glossy black painted finish. Wooden handgrip and stock also are oil refinished and very handsome but showing some slight scratches and handling marks. Sling is very strong, supple and serviceable but somewhat soiled. Clamp on carrying handle retains its brass chains and the leather covering on the handle is intact and soft to touch. Bore is very clean, shiny and bright with well defined rifling. Bolt face also extremely fine and clean. It would be difficult to imagine a more completely set up Lewis gun or one in a more handsome condition. This is an outstanding find for the WWI machine gun collector. 4-51798 (14,000-20,000) – Lot 2018 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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**BEAUTIFUL BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS BRITISH MODEL 1914 LEWIS GUN (C&R).