**COLT MODEL 1928 AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R).

**COLT MODEL 1928 AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R). SN C102042-A. Cal .30-06 24″ bbl. This is an outstanding example of the Colt 1928 aircraft machine gun complete with front and rear sights and side mounted charging handle. This gun has a Arabic numeral “2” marked on top of receiver just forward of top cover. These guns were mounted in pairs on aircraft of the period. Consignor has provided a tag which states the following “Gun #1 is known to exist-sold at auction about 2005. This second gun would complete the pair”. Gun #1 would have been on the left and Gun #2 on the right as seen from in front of the pilot. Charging handle cocks to rear, spring has good strong tension. This weapon appears to be fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Near 100% as refinished with some scrapes and very minor pitting visible under the refinish. Bore is excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Bolt is in the white. Red bakelite handles on charging handle is cracked at the rivets which hold it, yet they are serviceable and present. Sights retain nearly all of their black enamel finish. Whomever has the #1 gun matching this one, I hope you become aware of this auction. If you are someone who is restoring of vintage aircraft, this is a great find. 4-49378 JWK48 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3027A	$21,850.00	COLT MODEL 1928 AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R). SN C102042-A. Cal .30-06 24″ bbl. This is an outstanding example of the Colt 1928 aircraft machine gun complete with front and rear sights and side mounted charging handle. This gun has a Arabic numeral “2” marked on top of receiver just forward of top cover. These guns were mounted in pairs on aircraft of the period. Consignor has provided a tag which states the following “Gun #1 is known to exist-sold at auction about 2005. This second gun would complete the pair”. Gun #1 would have been on the left and Gun #2 on the right as seen from in front of the pilot. Charging handle cocks to rear, spring has good strong tension. This weapon appears to be fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Near 100% as refinished with some scrapes and very minor pitting visible under the refinish. Bore is excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Bolt is in the white. Red bakelite handles on charging handle is cracked at the rivets which hold it, yet they are serviceable and present. Sights retain nearly all of their black enamel finish. Whomever has the #1 gun matching this one, I hope you become aware of this auction. If you are someone who is restoring of vintage aircraft, this is a great find. 4-49378 JWK48 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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