**U.S.LEWIS GUN MK VI MADE BY SAVAGE (C&R).

**U.S.LEWIS GUN MK VI MADE BY SAVAGE (C&R). SN 17535. Cal.30-06, 26-1/2″ Bbl. A metal bbl jacket covers the finned aluminum cooling jacket surrounding the bbl. Front sight is drift windage adjustable protected blade sight, rear sight mounted on top of rear of top cover(graduated to 2100 yds.) Pistol grip is covered with two wooden panels, and shoulder stock is matching wood. USN marked and dated 1917. Includes two 30-06 strip feed attachments, one high capacity 30-06 pan mag and two standard 47rnd .303 British pans and one .303 British steel feed strip. Also included is clamp on bi-pod. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand, this weapon is fully functional .30-06 pan mag operates well. American forces used the Lewis gun (in .30-06 caliber) throughout World War II. The US Navy used the weapon on armed merchant cruisers, small auxiliary ships, landing craft and submarines. The US Coast Guard also used the Lewis on their vessels. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is excellent including polished blue over receiver and shroud. .30-06 pan has about 70% blue turning to patina especially along the high edges. Original leather strap on pan is present and serviceable. Walnut buttstock is attractive although there is a small surface chip out of right side and has some dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright, rifling is strong. This is a very attractive WWII era Lewis gun and highly desirable in .30-06. 4-40327 JWK18 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1003	$40,825.00	U.S.LEWIS GUN MK VI MADE BY SAVAGE (C&R). SN 17535. Cal.30-06, 26-1/2″ Bbl. A metal bbl jacket covers the finned aluminum cooling jacket surrounding the bbl. Front sight is drift windage adjustable protected blade sight, rear sight mounted on top of rear of top cover(graduated to 2100 yds.) Pistol grip is covered with two wooden panels, and shoulder stock is matching wood. USN marked and dated 1917. Includes two 30-06 strip feed attachments, one high capacity 30-06 pan mag and two standard 47rnd .303 British pans and one .303 British steel feed strip. Also included is clamp on bi-pod. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand, this weapon is fully functional .30-06 pan mag operates well. American forces used the Lewis gun (in .30-06 caliber) throughout World War II. The US Navy used the weapon on armed merchant cruisers, small auxiliary ships, landing craft and submarines. The US Coast Guard also used the Lewis on their vessels. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is excellent including polished blue over receiver and shroud. .30-06 pan has about 70% blue turning to patina especially along the high edges. Original leather strap on pan is present and serviceable. Walnut buttstock is attractive although there is a small surface chip out of right side and has some dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright, rifling is strong. This is a very attractive WWII era Lewis gun and highly desirable in .30-06. 4-40327 JWK18 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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