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2106
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$34,500.00 |
**RARE EARLY VARIATION OF MP43/1 GERMAN MACHINE GUN WITH MKb42 BARREL (C&R).SN 2447c. Cal. 8mm Kurz. 16-1/8″ bbl. This gun manufactured in 1943 and is marked on left side of receiver “MP43/1”. Final assembler was “C.G. Haenel” with corresponding eagle over “37” proofs on bbl and undersides of receiver forward of mag well. Stamped sheet metal parts manufactured by “cos” (Merz-Werke) with lower assembly “awt” (WMF CO). External SNs match. Bolt and piston match which are marked as made by “ar” (Mauser) with Haenel final proof. Includes one orig MP44 marked magazine. Buttstock which has 5-5/8″ high profile heel to toe, is also “cos” manufacture and SN matches gun with an apparent factory over-strike of the 3rd digit. Handgrip safety has had the word “safe” lightly scratched in place where lever rotates. On right side below selector button the word “Full” is lightly scratched no doubt by the GI who brought this gun home as a souvenir. This gun has been carefully inspected by noted German assault rifle expert John Cross who declared that this gun is fitted with an MKb42 bbl and is 100% factory orig. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is likewise near excellent. There is some thinning to the lower part of the receiver and some brown patina especially at the high edges with some very light pitting on the right side of the upper part of the magazine housing with some scattered light pinprick hardly noticeable on right side. Wooden grips and buttstock have some light bruising and a couple of scratches, but this in no way detracts from the outstanding condition and appearance of this machine gun. The rarity of this particular variation combined with outstanding condition should make this of particular interest to WWII machine gun collector/investor. The don’t come any better than this! 52359-1 JWK (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 2106 |
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2107
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$23,000.00 |
**EXTREMELY SOUGHT AFTER GERMAN WWII MP-44 MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 6615. Cal. 7.92x33mm. 17-3/4″ bbl. This classic German Sturmgewehr assault rifle was manufactured by “STEYR” in 1944 as indicated by “bnz” code on bottom of receiver with eagle proof over “WaA623”. Bottom of receiver forward of magazine well has a 3/8″ diameter hole which exposes the unmolested chamber of what is apparently a replacement C.G. Haenel bbl. Bbl retention pin is solidly affixed in place but shows evidence of having been removed at some point in the past. External SNs do not match. Buttstock hardware is numbered “46”. Bolt SN does not match receiver or buttstock, but does match operating piston. Both of these pieces are Haenel manufacture. Buttstock is of the later lower profile type, 4-3/4″ from heel to toe. Muzzle nut retaining plunger and spring and retaining pin not present. Three “MP-44” marked magazines included. Also included is one spare mainspring. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good with significant portions of orig finish turning a pleasing grey/brown patina with light corrosion and pitting. Very good mechanics with strong bright bore with minor pitting. Wood is very good to fine with some dings and handling marks, but very strong and serviceable. Magazine finish ranges from good to very fine. The German MP-44 is the granddaddy of all modern assault rifles which pioneered the used of an “intermediate” sized cartridge effective at long range yet shorter length and lighter to carry. This rifle is a specimen of an important step in modern warfare doctrine and design. 52520-5 JWK (22,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 2107 |
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2108
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$23,000.00 |
**SCARCE LATE WAR WWII GERMAN STG-44 STUMGEWEHR REGISTERED DE-ACTIVATED MACHINE GUN (C & R) (DEWAT).SN 832ai. Cal. 7.92 Kurz. 16-1/4″ bbl. A great example of an “svw” (Mauser) manufactured STG-44 with “fxo” (C.G. Haenel) final proof on underside of receiver. Visible numbers matching throughout to include op-rod and Haenel manufactured bolt with appropriate extractor cut-out, stock is also matching laminated wood 5″ toe to heel (later low profile style) length. No mainspring present. Marked “StG44” on left side of receiver, both eagle / 135 and eagle / 37 proofs are prominent on underside of receiver forward of mag well. Attractive later style brown Kunstloff (bakelite) grip panels on hand grip. This machine gun was manufactured in 1945 as indicated on the mag housing during a period when these assault rifles were coming out with “2-tone” finish. Chamber has been welded shut with bbl welded to receiver at feed ramp point. This rifle includes one orig 30 rnd mag. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 5 as Curio & Relic eligible. It is a registered De-activated machine gun which must follow the same transfer process as any other National Firearm Act item. This gun maybe legally re-activated upon application and approval by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is Very good orig smooth gray finish on receiver, heat shield, cyl tube, rear sight, and bbl assembly. Very fine orig lustrous blue finish on buttstock hardware, pistol grip lower assembly, and ejection port cover. Bolt and op-rod retain most of their smooth gray finish with firing residue still on bolt and op-rod from its last firing, which may have been during WWII. The left rear top quarter portion and to a lesser extent the upper right rear side of the buttstock exhibits blood staining just as if this gun were slung muzzle down when the unfortunate soldier sustained a wound. Mechanics are crisp, however not functional due to plug in bbl. Unable to determine condition of bore due to welded chamber. This is an absolutely incredible find for the advanced German WWII collector which has come direct to Julia’s from the Veterans family. This gun with its wear pattern and all the features I have already mentioned speaks history. 52725-1 JWK (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 2108 |
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2109
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$10,350.00 |
**EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE NAZI MARKED ERMA EMP MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 15936. Cal. 9mm. 9-3/4″ bbl. This instantly recognizable Erma EMP machine gun has the nicest piece of wood this cataloger has ever seen on a sub-machine gun. It was very likely a reject from stock blank originally intended for a fine sporting shotgun which was re-purposed for the machine gun contract. There is a large 1″ diameter knot in the wood on the right side to the rear of the forward grip which in no way affects serviceability. Marked with eagle proof on top of receiver as well as on the top of the bolt handle. One orig black leather magazine pouch marked “Schambach & Co” dated “1943” is included which has a barely discernible eagle over swastika proof. Also included are three orig 20 rnd magazines. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished with some very light, discernible pitting underneath the finish on the magazine housing assembly. Bolt and recoil mechanism are in the white. Magazines do not appear to be refinished and are very fine as is the magazine pouch. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Wood has some slight dings and handling marks with a repaired crack at the upper left where it meets the rear of receiver as well as a small chip on the left side just forward of the rear sight. Neither of these are affected by recoil nor affect serviceability. This is one very attractive Erma exhibiting the finest standards of workmanship as one would expect from this era. 52359-2 JWK (8,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 2109 |
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2110
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$6,900.00 |
**GERMAN WWII ERMA EMP MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 13409. Cal. 9mm. 9-1/2″ bbl. “As found” example of a German Erma EMP machine gun from an estate. Exterior numbers do not match. Bolt is from a later gun, however, it appears serviceable. Magazine housing not pinned to receiver and rotates freely. Rear of bbl and chamber show evidence of grinding, making it clear that this was at one time a de-activated gun. Face of chamber has been removed. Front sight blade not present. Includes one orig mismatched 30 rnd magazine. The EMP was a well made machine gun which saw use in German police as well as military units. Nazi eagle proof mark discernible on top of receiver. Hand struck numbers on receiver tube and magazine well. Original housing numbers over-struck as it is evidently a replacement incidental to the “in-progress” attempt to re-activate. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, with a mixture of refinished and orig finish. Mechanics need attention. Bolt does not move freely within receiver. Magazine housing not pinned and swivels freely. Rear of bbl and chamber ground with a tool. Bore is fine and bright. Bolt handle is a replacement. Wood is in very good condition with some dings, nicks and handling marks. Bbl shroud rotates with friction around bbl. This gun has the makings of a functional ERMA EMP once placed in the hands of a competent gunsmith. 52520-10 JWK (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2110 |
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2111
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$16,100.00 |
**VERY SCARCE EARLY DWM MG-08 MAXIM ON SLED WITH OPTIC (C & R).SN 7942. Cal. 8mm. 33″ bbl with flash hider. Exceedingly rare early MG-08 with unadorned Fusee cover and simple “M.G.08.” on the top cover, manufactured by DWM. This is just under the 18,000th one of this model ever made. It includes an orig repainted sled mount, Emile Busch ZF12 optic, and a water can indicating a “SOUVENIR OF / AMERICAN VICTORY / ST. MINIEL / SEPT. 12 -16, 1918”. Also includes a much later vintage steel ammo can with Vickers belt with contemporary 8mm ammo (no doubt simply for display), and one Finish Maxim belt in its orig metal can. Also included is a spare lock. Oil lubrication caps not present at tops of hand grips. External numbers not matching, notably feed block. Neither lock matches. One ear of drain hose fitting broken off and not present. Wooden thumb piece of water jacket fill cap not present. Unnumbered Imperial German marked bbl. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine with 95% or better orig finish on receiver and side plates, with 90% or better on remainder overall with most of the loss being to the Fusee cover which has turned to a pleasing gray patina. Water jacket also turning to a pleasing brown patina with only 1 minor ding discernible on the right side above the drain fitting. Feed block rates fair, mostly gray. Wooden handles worn and chipped, but completely solid and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good with strong rifling, turning dark. Vickers belt and Finish belt are in good serviceable condition. Water can retains most of its gold over spray paint with very legible writing. Optics are clear. Sled very fine repainted green finish, no pads present, with a contemporary replacement bolt at rear attachment point for gun. Early MG-08 Maxims are very scarce and this tremendous find from an estate collection is sure to be of interest to early machine gun collectors. 52618-3 JWK (12,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 2111 |
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2112
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$17,825.00 |
**EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION COLT SIDEPLATE SMOOTH JACKET AUSTRALIAN VICKERS MACHINE GUN IN MULTIPLE CALIBERS (C&R).SN 10646. Cal. 7.62 Russian, 8mm Mauser, and .303 British. 30-1/4″ bbl. This is a 1952 Australian manufactured smooth jacket Vickers machine gun assembled onto a Colt Vickers sideplate. In addition to the orig .303 parts with bbl non-matching, also included is a bbl, feed block, and extractor adapted to fire 7.62 Russian, as well as another bbl, feed block, and extractor to fire 8mm Mauser. Also included is an orig optical sight bracket attached to left side of gun, clamp on windage sight in case, gunner’s tool box with spare trigger bar, actuating thumb piece, orig shorter back plate retention bolts for use when sight bracket not employeed, spanner, fuzee spring tension measuring tool, and very distinctive bulbous flash hider casing. Additionally a green upright water can, an orig red steam hose, 8mm Mauser aluminum belt, steel Russian belt, and brass tabbed green cloth .303 Vickers belt. Also an orig Vickers transit chest and WWII era brass headed tri-pod, complete with sight graduation disk. External SN’s not matching. 7.62 Russian feed block is an adapted steel feed block SN A2641 with hand inscribed “7.62 x 54R” clearly visible at top. 8mm feed block also of steel and orig factory marked “CAL 7.9”. 8mm bbl manufactured by FN with Belgian proofs marked 7.9mm “B. Blindee” which is appropriate. Extractor for the 8 mm bbl has a circle enclosing and R proof mark at bottom. .303 British feed block is Australian, made of brass. .303 extractor is also standard Australian manufacture. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance extremely fine mixture of orig and refinished parts on gun proper, upon remanufacture. Markings extremely clear with VSM marked fuzee cover. Extremely attractive green painted water jacket. Optical sight bracket rates good, mostly a gray patina with scattered areas of light pitting. 7.62 Russian feed block fair in terms of very little orig finish remaining but also a pleasing gray patina turning brown in some areas. Mechanics are crisp and positive. All bores are fine with strong rifling, bright bore with minor pitting. Muzzle shows evidence of firing with green verdigris. 8mm bbl has fair exterior bluing remaining mostly a gray patina. .303 bbl exterior finish very fine. Both belts are complete, cloth belt has seen very little use if any. Aluminum belt shows evidence of use with leather lead in tab intact. Gunner’s chest and transit chest in fine condition as is water can. The Vickers machine gun is one of the most versatile of the water cooled machine guns as there are so many different calibers it can be adapted to. They are reliable and exceedingly durable making them one of the more popular of the early belt fed machine guns. This specimen is in great condition with the parts necessary to fire multiple calibers. A very attractive piece and eligible for transfer directly to a Curio & Relics license holder with BATF approval. 52526-1 JWK (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 2112 |
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2113
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$14,950.00 |
**WILSON SIDEPLATE FLUTED JACKET VICKERS MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN VSA-115. Cal. .303 British. 30-1/4″ bbl. Extremely fine and very attractive VSM marked fluted jacket Vickers machine gun on a Wilson registered sideplate. In addition to an orig Australian manufactured fuzee cover is a very attractive reproduction brass fuzee cover, currently on gun. Bronze .303 feed block with Australian marked feed arm also in gun. Accessories include, spare bbl and lock, broad arrow marked spanner and reproduction combination tool as manufactured by Dolf Goldsmith, reproduction steel sight bracket with long pins for placement on side of receiver, clamp on windage front sight, orig lubrication and water cans, bulbous flash hider shell in ZB26 mag can, low profile rotating spout water can and high profile water can, orig black rubber steam hose, rare orig wooden with brass hardware ammo box with tabless 1964 dated belt with approximately 200 live rnds of commercial Boxer Primed ammunition, five white steel ammunition cans, four wooden ammunition boxes, four aluminum Turkish Vickers belts, four green cloth brass tabbed Vickers belts, two tabless Vickers belts, and approximately 800 boxer primed .303 cartridges empty cases by S & B and PPU. There are also 120 rnds of commercially loaded Boxer Prime cartridges in this lot. Three very desirable books included; The Grand Old Lady of No Man’s Land by Dolf Goldsmith, .303 Vickers Medium Machine Gun by Ian Skennerton, and a 1943 from C.O.C. Training Center Instructions for Armourers. Also included is a WWII era brass headed tripod and orig Vickers transit chest with steel and brass cleaning rod and oiler inside. External numbers not matching. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance extremely fine upon remanufacture with white filled lettering and matte finish on blue parts with extremely attractive polished brass fuzee cover and more of a matte finished feed block. Top of jacket marked “VSM” with broad arrow and military proof marks. Wooden handles extremely fine and attractive with a grain check on the left handle. Oil caps of spade handles have very nice sealing washers. Brass chains at muzzle and steam cork appear vintage. Tools and cans are in fine to extremely fine condition with orig vintage wood and brass box having a cracked lid but still very attractive and serviceable. Belts appear in good condition as does transit chest, tripod also in fine and serviceable condition. Mechanics of gun are crisp. Spare bbl and lock extremely fine showing little if any use. Fine strong bright bore of bbl in gun, extremely fine bore in spare bbl. Boxer Primed brass in orig paste board boxes. A very attractive and as documented in consignors home video provided to this cataloger, “A fine running gun”. Fluted jacket Vickers tend to bring favorable comments from all and this one is especially nice with its accessories. 52516-1 JWK (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2113 Click here to view provenance |
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2114
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$16,100.00 |
**HIGHLY SOUGHT BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN WITH CRATE AND ACCESSORIES. (C&R).SN A310. Cal. .303 British. Bbl length 26 1/2″. This exceedingly fine Lewis Ground Gun includes ten 47-round magazines loaded with original corrosive ammunition and also includes a specially fitted transit chest with spare bbl, piston, butt stock (less hardware), bolt, 2 pan loading tools, bi-pod, shroud sling ring and cleaning rod. Also included is Small Arms Identification Series manual on Lewis Machine Gun by Ian Skennerton. There is also a protective leather muzzle cover in the transit chest.Typical markings on receiver indicating manufacture by Birmingham Smalls Arms Co. with British Broad Arrow proofs at various locations. Original SN’s struck through as typically found. External numbers not matching as restruck, with hand grip No. 14303. Oiler present in butt stock. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on a form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good, with over 80% original finish remaining, thinning to a gray patina, particularly at the high points. Carrying handle retains its original brass retention chains and leather covering. Wood of butt stock and carrying handle has some light handling marks with an expert repair to the rear of the oiler at both the heel and the toe. Screws show evidence of turning. Pistol grip wood has a couple of noticeable gouges on right side, which do not affect serviceability. Mechanics are fine. Bores of both bbls fine, shiny and bright. Pan magazines are good to very good original finish. Spare stock has some light chips and handling marks but otherwise very good. Spare bolt extremely fine. Transit chest with contemporary green and orange paint, and stenciled. The Lewis gun is widely regarded as the most desirable of the WWI “Light” machine gun designs, which soldiers of both sides preferred when they could get them. This specimen is quite attractive, with a very smooth action and should be of interest to the WWI machine gun collector. 52516-2 JWK (12,000-18,000) C&R – Lot 2114 Click here to view provenance |
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2115
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$9,200.00 |
**HISTORIC WWI BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN A774. Cal. .303. 28-1/2″ bbl. Very original (Birmingham Small Arms) Lewis model 1914 from an estate collection which retains in addition to the front sling swivel and orig clamp on bi-pod, 5 orig 47 rnd mags, all British marked. Also included are two gear assemblies, extractor and charging handle knob. External markings re-numbered as is typical to match both front and rear assemblies A774, orig numbers have been struck through. Oiler cap not present in buttstock nor is sighting disk or rear sling swivel assembly. Mainspring not present. British proof marks and broad arrow present on receiver. Top cover marked with typical Birmingham Small Arms Co. and patent markings. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good, orig finish with light to moderate fine pitting. Mechanics need attention. Pleasing brown patina mixed with more lustrous finish on cooling jacket, much more lustrous blue finish on top cover. Wood has numerous handling marks and dings but very serviceable. Lower screws missing from buttplate. One wing of brass retention nut for bi-pod broken away with retaining shaft somewhat bent, yet remains serviceable. Bore is dark with fine to moderate pitting. A very orig specimen overall which with the addition of a mainspring and some work could likely be restored to a firing condition. Nice item to find with 5 orig mags. 52520-6 JWK (8,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 2115 |
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2116
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$8,625.00 |
**CSRG CHAUCHAT MODEL 1918 MACHINE GUN IN .30-06 (C&R).SN A290. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl with flash hider. Chauchat model 1918 as manufactured by Chauchat, Sutter, Ribeyrolles and Gladiator (CSRG) for United States WWI forces. The U.S. WWI expeditionary force was short on machine guns upon their arrival in France and as an expedient France supplied them with the Chauchat in 8mm Lebel which was later redesigned to use the U.S. .30-06 cartridge. The model 1918 is the designation for this .30-06 version. Correctly marked “CSRG. A” (the “A” denoting it is a 30-06 model). Includes one cleverly adapted Johnson magazine and a canvas mag carrying pouch and exceedingly rare Chauchat rifleman’s belt marked “Long 3-18”. External SNs match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good overall thinning to an even gray patina with some more finish in recessed areas and significantly more finish remaining on left side of lower receiver. Receiver tube exhibits added marking “NFA Norcross GA / A 290”. Wood shows numerous handling marks and some dings and scratches, but is very strong and serviceable with a pleasing dark color. Bore is fine with some darkness to the grooves. Bbl detent catch has been twisted, but holds and could be straightened by a competent gunsmith. Chamber face shows some evidence of machine work indicating that this gun may have been a dewat at one time, but also has had a slight recess filed for the extractor to rotate, which for those who know these machine guns is what is needed to help them run properly. On the orig unmodified .30-06 Chauchats the extractor rested on the chamber face. Bolt and bolt face in excellent condition, firing pin hole has slight ding, but nothing that would interfere with function. Left lip of muzzle flash hider has significant ding, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. Previous owner stated that this is an outstanding shooter. Smoothness of action, overall appearance, combined with complete and attractive dark wood in desirable caliber, and low serial number makes this a very fine addition for the advanced WWI collector. 52517-3 JWK (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 2116 |
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2117
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$8,050.00 |
**SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL (C&R).SN 22879. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 22″ bbl, with flash hider. Manufactured by Sidarme. Accessories include one orig canvas mag pouch, in fine condition, and four magazines in carrying box. One mag has an “SA” marking indicating Finnish issue. Gun appears all orig vintage with external SN’s matching. Bi-pod legs move completely freely. Mags fit properly in well. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is very good with bipod having top 4″ of both legs bright metal finish where patina has been cleaned off. Overall finish on rest of gun is 80% deep blue with numerous flecks of brown patina on the receiver and bbl shroud. Still, attractive dark finish throughout. Wood furnishings also dark finish and attractive, with some scratches and gouges on both sides, but wood is all present and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright, bolt and bolt face are also shiny and bright. One bi-pod leg appears to be slightly bent. Rear sight also somewhat bent, but both could be straightened. Wooden mag box with reinforced metal corners has gray-green paint and interior wood is clean, center partition has longitudinal split down center that can be easily glued. The four mags appear to be in good serviceable condition with bluing remaining. Box latch fastener still present. Canvas and leather mag carrying satchel in very fine condition. leather turning hard and starting to crack, but still serviceable. After WWI many of these guns were sold to Finland and also a significant number went down into southern Europe.Overall a very fine specimen of the 8mm Lebel Chauchaut. 52517-2 JWK (3,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 2117 |
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2118
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$0.00 |
**HOTCHKISS 1914 PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MADE FOR BRAZIL (C&R).SN 144. Cal. 7mm. 23-1/2″ bbl. French made portable Hotchkiss with fixed wooden stock made under contract for Brazil. Marked on left side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE LEGERE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G. CALIBRE 7 M/M”. Gun appears to have all external SN matching parts. Bbl, bbl retaining collar, bolt, charging handle, feed shuttle and buttstock. Mechanics are fine. Bbl threaded for flash hider which is not present. Brazilian crest on right side of receiver. Bi-pod legs and spring clips present and serviceable. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good with about 60% blue finish thinning along receiver and forend assembly. Bbl retains significantly more finish. Wooden buttstock has some scratches and brassing to bottom of hand grip and 1″ crack on left side where it meets receiver and also on right side extending about an inch to the rear of the tang in a curving radius forward, but is otherwise complete and serviceable. Mechanics are fine. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Bore has strong rifling with slight darkness to grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with only slight pitting. This weapon appears as if someone just took it from a Brazilian soldier and brought it home. Nice orig, unaltered condition. The Hotchkiss design was dependable and effective as a slow firing machine gun and was used by several countries during and after WWI. It’s heavy, slowing firing design is very popular with those who own specimens. 51810-2 JWK (7,500-12,000) C&R – Lot 2118 |
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2119
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$6,325.00 |
**CHILEAN MADSEN M.1946 SERIAL NUMBER 13. (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE) (C&R).SN 13. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. Chilean Madsen in highly desirable caliber, with orig. metal box of 5 magazines, on orig tripod which includes serviceable leather strap for holding forward leg in closed position. Receiver marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE/F.A.MADSEN SERIE A.No 13/M.1946 CAL.7.62mm”. These were the most advanced models of the Madsen. Exterior SN’s match. Action is very positive. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is transferable only to current FFL and SOT license holders on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible as a pre-86 Dealer Sample. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 90% orig dark black enamel finish on all metal parts with numerous scuffs and scratches but still overall very nice. Wooden buttstock has numerous gouges, dings and handling marks and there is some wear to the butt itself but still very serviceable. Bore is fine with darkness in the grooves. Tripod paint is orig with about 60-70% coverage. Some smooth corrosion to exposed metal but still very serviceable and condition consistent with gun. Mechanics are fine. Magazines and box are extremely fine. A very attractive Madsen, complete and in a very desirable caliber. 52517-10 JWK (5,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 2119 |
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2120
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$5,750.00 |
**HISTORIC WWI GERMAN MAXIM 08/15 MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 3079B. Cal. 8mm. 28″ bbl. This Maxim 08/15 was manufactured in Erfurt in 1918. External SN’s match except for feed block which is 9863a, lock, and top cover retaining latch. Bbl SN matches receiver. Two complete spare locks are included in this lot. Steam cover not present. Sought after muzzle attachment is present. Typical top cover markings with later style fuzee cover, with cut-out for sideplate reinforcements. No drum hanger present. Water filler plug thumb piece not present. Reinforcement plate present at bottom center of water jacket. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair with significant scale and corrosion on fuzee cover, less pronounced on receiver and top cover. Moderate corrosion and several small dings on orig dark olive painted water jacket. Top cover retention latch frozen in place. Fuzee spring has good tension. Mechanics need attention as feed block lower arm broken off as is often found. Otherwise, mechanics would likely be functional. Wooden stock is loose in its hardware, but still strong and serviceable. Fair bore with heavy pitting but visible rifling. Muzzle does not seat all the way into socket, but this may clean up. With the addition of the appropriate parts and some competent effort, this gun could likely be restored to a firing condition. At nearly 100 years old, this gun is an iconic piece of WWI history. 52520-7 JWK (4,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2120 |
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2121
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$17,250.00 |
**WWII RUSSIAN PPS-43 MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN O9566. Cal. 7.62 x 25mm. 13-1/4″ bbl. Very straight forward specimen of a Russian PPS-43 machine gun which saw widespread use during WWII. Gun has a replaced lower assembly pinned to upper receiver with a hard black top position hand grip. Two spare lower assemblies are included, one of which has a wooden hand grip, the other black hard composition hand grip. Four spare bolts without extractors and three mainsprings, as well as a cut bbl shroud and torch cut receiver remnants are included in this lot. Also included are thirty 30 rnd mags, nine 71 rnd drums, which do not fit this firearm but are included nonetheless, and one orig web and leather sling attached to this machine gun. Top of receiver marked 1944 with SN. External SN’s do not match. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and orig finish is fair on upper assembly with significant scattered pitting and otherwise brown patina. Fine orig finish on mismatched lower assembly making a stark but functional contrast. Mechanics are fine as is bore which is shiny and bright with some scattered light pitting. Swing up shoulder rest, rotates appropriately. Mags are good or better with scattered light pitting. Cut receiver pieces retain quite a bit of their orig finishes. Sling is good, but leather is cracking to the point where it is good for display only. The PPS-43 is a simple and easy to manufacture machine gun which was produced in great numbers during WWII and enjoys popularity today among both historical collectors and recreational shooters. 52520-9 JWK (12,000-18,000) C&R – Lot 2121 |
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2122
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$13,800.00 |
**EXTREMELY SCARCE MADSEN MODEL 1924 BULGARIAN CONTRACT MACHINE GUN WITH MAGAZINES AND SPARE PARTS (C&R).SN 7923. Cal. 8mm Mauser. 18-3/4″ bbl. This extremely scarce Bulgarian contract Danish Madsen Model 1924 was at one time de-activated and these deactivated parts with weld plugged chamber and cut-out of chamber, bbl and bolt assembly included SN “6994-A”. In addition to current serviceable 8mm bbl and lock assembly, SN “EM3203-A” are spare serviceable bbl and lock assemblies “EM3102B” and “EM3051B” also in 8mm. Both of these as well as one in gun appear matching and serviceable. Shroud currently fitted on gun is an un-numbered replacement, but the orig shroud with bi-pod is included, as well as an orig complete spare bolt assembly with pin and lever in good serviceable condition. Also included is an orig leather magazine pouch holding 4 orig magazines, plus 1 additional magazine for a total of 5 in 8mm Mauser. There is an additional magazine in the orig 8x56mm caliber. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished with the exception of the detachable muzzle which rates very good with the orig finish turned a more brown patina. Orig shroud also extremely fine as re-finished with clear markings and some discernible light pitting. Spare bbl and lock assemblies are orig finish with actions in the white. Bbl in gun and lock have been re-finished. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bore in 8mm spares also appear fine and shiny. Unable to determine other bore because both muzzle and chamber are welded shut. Wooden stock has numerous bruises and dings with a 4″ long crack parallel to the receiver line on right side only which does not detract from serviceability. Bakelite cocking handle knob has a a couple of chips but still remains serviceable. The Madsen is a popular early machine gun design and finding one in a readily available caliber which is fully transferable is a big bonus! 52359-3 JWK (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 2122 |
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2123
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$40,250.00 |
**JAPANESE TYPE 92 HEAVY MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL MANUAL (C&R).SN 1057. Cal. 7.7mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. Kokura Manufactured Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun on its orig tripod including scarce orig flash hider SN 427, brass optic slot coverplate and exceedingly rare orig Japanese manual with red cover. Also included, is a high quality homemade bbl removal tool. Oiler reservoir cap and retention clip not present. Stacked cannon ball symbol above SN on left side of receiver and marking indicate Kokura Manufacture in 1938 January. External SNs match. The Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was derived from the French Hotchkiss design and fires from a brass feed strip at a relatively slow rate of fire. Any who have fired this model weapon will attest to its reliability, accuracy and durability. Relatively few specimens are available as registered machine guns. There was a significant amount of ammunition on orig feed strips brought into the United States in years past and it is generally available on the collector market. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine with about 90% finish remaining overall thinning to a grey patina on the top cover /oiler and the bbl retention collar. Internal parts are in very fine condition. Very good strong bore with some shine and some noticeable pitting. Oiler brush in very good serviceable condition. Tripod, manufactured by Hitachi, is in good condition with over 60% of its orig paint and includes the orig carrying handles and rear “handlebars” with remains of the leather handle coverings in 3 of the 4 positions. The extremely scarce Japanese manual is in fine condition turning yellow at the edges with corner wear and a loss of some portion of the red cover. A very exciting find for the WWII collector and shooting enthusiasts alike. 52525-1 JWK (18,000-28,000) C&R – Lot 2123 Click here to view provenance |
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2124
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$16,100.00 |
**EXTREMELY RARE MUKDEN MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 96 LIGHT MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 30191. Cal. 6.5 JAP. 24″ bbl. Japanese Type 96 machine gun originally manufactured by Mukden in September 1938. Subsequently it went through a Japanese military re-fit which changed the knife latch type bbl retention system to the improved wedge type retaining system as seen on the Japanese Type 99 Model. This retrofit was carried out on a number of Type 96 guns in the latter part of WWII. This gun includes one adapted German MG15 magazine which fits perfectly into the magazine well. External SNs do not match. Buffer and lower assemblies do not match receiver number. Operating piston does match, bolt does not. Lower assembly and bolt are within a few SNs of each other. Lower assembly retaining wedge not present. Muzzle flash hider not present. Hole has been drilled on right side of receiver at top front of magazine well, apparently for pin to retain insert for adapted magazine. Bbl does not match receiver SN. It often occurred in the field when guns were dis-assembled for cleaning that parts would be inadvertently swapped out. It was also common practice for Japanese armorers to use whatever parts were available when servicing guns. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good with a mixture of orig and refinished parts with some scattered pitting visible on lower assembly and on magazine cover as well as some significant scale and pitting on buttplate. Not unusual considering the part of the world in which these guns were employed, the climatic conditions, and rigors of military life in the field. Bolt has a couple of scallop marks about an inch to the rear of the face on the top which does not in any way affect serviceability. Magazine well has been professional and expertly fitted with a permanent insert at the front which acts as a tab in which a corresponding window in the front of the MG 15 magazine fits into. Bright shiny bore. Mechanics are fine. Wood has a couple of chips and gouges and has been refinished but still the overall presentation and appearance of this machine gun is very good. Scarce manufacturer and rare late-war bbl attachment configuration make this a desirable variation for the Japanese machine gun collector. 52525-2 JWK (8,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 2124 |
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2125
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$10,350.00 |
**EARLY MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH SCOPE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 0002. Cal. 7.7. 21-3/4″ bbl. This interesting Japanese Type 99 LMG was registered by Stars & Bars military antiques with their SN 0002 and is so marked with their name, city and state on the bottom of the receiver. This receiver retains its orig Japanese markings indicating it was made by Hitachi in February 1942. Bbl matches receiver SN as does ejection and magazine covers. Bolt and ejector do not match receiver SN. Wooden stock with monopod is a replacement from another orig gun has hand inscribed Japanese design on left side. Flash hider, dust cover for charging handle and buffer latch retention spring and poppet not present. Rubber eye cup for scope also not present (they almost never are). None of this effects serviceability of the gun. Included in this lot is an orig 2.5X Fuji scope and one adapted MG-13 magazine. Orig early style headspace washer affixed to receiver normally with two screws, in this case only one screw present. Current NFA registration form mistakenly lists this as Model “M 97” which can be requested correction upon transfer. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This gun is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. Although fully transferable, it is not Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished, with some areas of pitting visible under the refinish, more noticeably on frame and socket of lower assembly. Mechanics are fine. Charging handle has a couple of noticeable dings on rear side. Buffer has a 1/2″l x 1/8″ dent visible when viewed from the rear. Buffer spring is very strong. Optic has a slight visual blemish but still is serviceable. Exterior of the optic is in very good condition with handling marks. Wooden stock slightly loose in socket. Bore is fine with shiny lands, dark in the grooves. Wood has been lightly sanded and refinished with some small dings, chips and handling marks. Consignor states this is a good running machine gun and has included video links demonstrating this. Gun was formerly on display at the Stars & Bars Mlitary Antiques Museum and is quite a fine and interesting example of the improved Japanese LMG of WWII. 52756-1 JWK (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2125 |
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2126
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$11,500.00 |
**OUTSTANDING JAPANESE TYPE 99 LIGHT MACHINE GUN WITH ADAPTER TO FIRE FROM TRIPOD (C & R).SN 4077. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. Mfg by Nagoya in April of 1943. This Type 99 LMG includes 3 unadapted MG-13 mags. This cataloger has successfully adapted these mags to Jap type 99 machine guns. External SNs match as does bbl, bolt, and operating rod. This specimen includes the monopod at the rear of the butt and the typical adjustable gas port nut at end of gas block, with rather scarce flash hider present as well as bbl head space ring. This specimen also has a post war clam shell adapter affixed to the gas tube just forward of the receiver which will allow it to be mounted to to some kind of a tripod in much the same manner as an M-60 machine gun, an innovative idea. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished. Dull gray finish over some scattered areas of pitting noticeable at the ejection port and right side of bbl where it meets the receiver, otherwise very little pitting. Mags show evidence of scattered light pitting. Wooden bbl carrying handle appears to be a reproduction replacement with a hex head screw retainer cap. Wooden buttstock is refinished with black enamel painted buttplate. Wooden hand grip and carrying handle show several dings but remain strong and serviceable. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine shiny and bright. Overall a very nice matching Jap Type 99, with evidence of it being used as a shooter. 52619-51 JWK (7,500-10,000) C&R – Lot 2126 |
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2127
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$16,100.00 |
**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ASTRA MODEL 902 SELECT FIRE MACHINE GUN (PISTOL) (C & R).SN 12928. Cal. 7.63mm. 7-1/8″ bbl. Incredibly scarce and in high condition, Amnesty registered Astra Model 902 fixed mag, broom handle machine pistol with non-matching wooden stock (SN 29741). Gun marked on lefts side of frame “ASTRA AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 7.63” with patent date, right hand side has selector lever with Spanish proof marks present. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Orig Amnesty registration form is included as provenance, as well as orig documentation where this gun was ordered from Astra in 1960, unaltered with the fire control lever shipped separately. This orig selector lever and sear in its orig packaging are present and included with this lot. The orig manual for the Astra Model F in its orig envelope dated November, 1960 is also included. Also included is the applicants copy for the license to import this very gun. Apparently the orig registrant requested a leather carrier, however a postcard from the Astra representative indicated they were out of stock. The original registrant was apparently a very discerning collector and alert to implementation of the Amnesty in 1968, which has provided this gun to be available to collectors. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine orig finish with some tiny pin prick oxidation on the fixed mag housing and some slight scratches on the bbl with a touch of muzzle wear. Wood is very fine with some slight handling marks. Nitra blue still present on stock latch which exhibits SN 47. Traces of color case hardening visible on trigger and rear sight elevator. Mechanics are crisp and although not test fired is likely in semi-auto as the orig selector lever and sear are not currently installed, and included. Bore is very fine, bright, and shows very little use. Orig documentation is extremely fine on very thin paper with orig postage stamps and address. The Astra 900 series was designed as competitor to the Mauser market in late 1927. These pistols are very high quality, machined from top quality materials and finished and fitted to compete with their Mauser counterparts. The Model 902 utilized the same frame as the earlier 900 and 901 with an additional mag piece attached below the frame, making it look like the Mauser 20 shot. This gun was only produced from 1928 until 1933, with a total of only just over 7000 guns ever produced encompassing both semi-auto only and select fire models. When the competition started marketing detachable box mag fed select fire guns it spelled the end of the 902 with its fixed mag. This specimen with its stock and especially its provenance is one of the very few and probably one of the most desirable of its kind registered for private ownership in the United States. This cataloger had never seen anything that comes anywhere close to comparison in terms of condition combined with provenance. 52690-1 JWK (10,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 2127 |
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2128
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$7,475.00 |
**EXTREMELY RARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE SPANISH COPY OF THE MAUSER FULL-AUTO BROOMHANDLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN 31643. Cal. 7.63mm. 5-5/8″ bbl. Very scarce as a fully transferable select fire machine pistol. This was manufactured by BEISTEGUI HERMANUS as fourth model variation of model MM31 which were produced between 1931 to 1935. Date code “H” indicates this specimen was made in 1935. It is a close copy of the popular Broomhandle Mauser Schnellfeuer machine pistol. Unlike later Spanish copies, this model was built so that Mauser magazines perfectly interchange. This specimen includes, a mismatched Mauser shoulder stock and 3 orig Mauser marked mags, one is a 10 rnd, the others 20 rnds. External SN’s matching on gun, year code “H”, with stock SN 353152. Spanish proof marks on right side of frame above wooden handle and on upper assembly on right side of chamber and on bbl. Wooden grips have been hand enhanced with custom checkering and exhibit initials “E.P.V” on right side, with “1947” on the left side. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fair, orig finish with either a gray or brown patina with areas of scattered pitting and moderate to heavy pitting to bbl on right side in vicinity of front sight. One would say “It’s a brown gun”. Mechanics are fine. Good well worn bore with moderate pitting. Grips are very solid and serviceable. Wooden buttstock is good and solid with no noticeable cracks, but numerous dings and handling marks and the gun fits well inside. When gun is mounted on stock there is some right to left play. Of the three mags, one 20 rnd mag is fine with deep lustrous finish, the others have commensurate finish as the gun itself. At total production of only 1000 of both semi and select fire variations including both fixed and detachable magazine variations, with VERY FEW select fire specimens ever being registered here in the United States, as fully transferable machine guns, this model is exceedingly scarce in any condition. 52520-8 JWK (10,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 2128 |
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2129
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$37,375.00 |
**FLEMING REGISTERED HECKLER & KOCH FOUR POSITION AUTO SEAR IN H & K SP-89 HOST MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN H-2751. Cal. 9mm. 6-5/8″ bbl. This Fleming registered fully transferable slotted tab front and rear pin auto Sear pack with 4-position selector is on an H & K SP-89 host gun (SN 21-27211). Currently in 9mm with additional configuration calibers .22 and .308. This means this auto Sear pack can be moved from host gun to host gun in this variety of calibers. Ambidextrous selector switch in safe, semi, 3-shot burst, and full auto, this Sear pack is the most sought after of the configurations. SN is visible on Sear pack on rear side when removed. Host gun has typical H & K markings with proof marks indicating manufacture in 1993 and includes folding stock, vertical pistol grip forend, one 30 and one 20 rnd mag. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint in all respects. Powder coat black finish with deep lustrous blue on mags. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. 52626-12 JWK (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2129 Click here to view provenance |
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2130
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$34,500.00 |
**BILLISTICS REGISTERED RECEIVER HECKLER & KOCH MP-5 FOUR POSITION SELECTOR MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 6066. Cal. 9mm. 11″ bbl. This is a Billistics registered fully transferable H & K MP-5 machine gun. Registered in 9mm only. Ambidextrous selector switch in safe, semi, 3-shot burst, and full auto. Typical H & K markings with proof marks indicating manufacture in 1985 and includes telescoping stock, horizontal forend, one 32 curved mag and prong type threaded bbl at muzzle, making this easily adaptable to a suppressor. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Owner states that he purchased this gun new and has never fired it. Asserts it may have been test fired when it was remanufactured, but never by him. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, near mint in all respects. Powder coat black finish with deep lustrous blue on mag. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, brilliant, bright bore. One of the finest modern shooting platforms available today in magnificent orig condition. 52653-3 JWK (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2130 |
