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1050
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$6,325.00 |
**POPULAR JOHN B STEMPLE MODEL 76/45 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 159. Cal. 45acp. 7″ bbl. Stemple model 76/45 copy of the Smith & Wesson model 76. Comes with a total of three adapted M3 grease gun magazines. This is a very straight forward and reliable machine gun with a simple sliding safety forward of trigger guard. Marked “J. STEMPLE GROVEPORT, OHIO” on right side of receiver next to SN. Receiver number is the only visible number. Stemple machine guns are well made and reliable shooters and are often seen at the range. 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. Orig gray parkerized finish with matching gray parkerized refinish on magazines. Composite handgrip very fine with a couple of handling marks. Soft, rubber casing on swing out shoulder loop also very fine. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very fine, shiny, and bright. The .45 Stemple machine gun is a nice compact fire power package, easy to transport with it’s stock folded and effective fired from the shoulder with stock extended. 52939-28 JWK (4,500-5,500) – Lot 1050 |
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1051
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$6,325.00 |
**FINE MK ARMS MODEL 760 SWING OUT STOCK MACHINE GUN WITH ATTACHED SIGHT BASE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN P0093. Cal. 9mm. 8-1/2″ bbl. This MK Arms model 760 machine gun is a copy of the Smith & Wesson Model 76. This specimen in addition to its swing out shoulder stock also includes a spare metal hand grip with attachment screw so that it can be reconfigured as pistol grip only gun. Five 36 rnd double stack mags are included, on 1 of which the “rnds remaining” indicators are in Farsi. This gun has been retrofitted with a sight base for attaching an unknown type of sight which is not present. It is a select fire machine gun with ambidextrous selector. The orig owners manual and parts diagram is included. 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 form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine smooth gray Parkerized finish with some slight wear at the point where the bolt rides within the receiver and where the selector switch rotates. Rubber protective coating on swing out shoulder loop also very fine. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Composite handgrip also very fine. A great little recreational sub-machine gun. 53171-9 JWK (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1051 |
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1052
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$20,700.00 |
**EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE FLUTED JACKET VICKERS MACHINE GUN ON VICKERS ARMSTRONG TRIPOD WITH ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN H4879. Cal. 303. 28-3/8″ bbl. Extremely fine British proofed early fluted jacket Vickers water cooled machine gun as registered by Dick Wray. Current registration form indicates “VSM” with “Cincinnati, OH” address with model “Vickers”. Accessories include three feed blocks, three locks, one bulb type flash hider, one Fuzee spring, three drain corks, three tabless cloth belts, three WWII brass tabbed Dunlop cloth belts, one steam hose, one water can, one metal ammo can, four wooden boxes of belted .303 ammunition on tabless cloth belts, two metal ammo boxes with two wooden boxes of belted ammo marked for the country of Jordan and 10 spare Vickers bbls, all in .303 British. Also an orig Vickers Armstrong tripod with brass identification plate with later model tripod head and metal ammo box frame. This very handsome fluted jacket Vickers gun has an “FBP” marked muzzle attachment with brass chain and brass .303 feed block currently installed. Right side plate marked with SN below feed block opening and this number matches number on top of water jacket. Attractive walnut back plate handles retain oil caps, cross head and numerous parts including back plate, top cover trigger bar, top cover and water jacket, all are “VSM” marked. Bbls range from “VSM” marked to “VAC” marked and “MA” marked, so there is a full range of the different eras of bbl manufacturing. Several of the ammo boxes are sealed, one opened box contains orig British corrosive .303 ammunition on tabless belt. Approximately 2,000 rnds total. Spare feed blocks also brass. Two locks are Australian manufacture, third is marked “VSM”. Orig water jacket patch WWII repair kit in tin box.This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are very fine with over 90% orig finish on water jacket with the balance an apparent refinish with subsequent wear to the high edges particularly on the back plate with some scattered brown spots on the Fusee cover and some areas turning a gray patina. Water jacket filler and drain plugs in very good condition. Cork in steam outlet fractured but in place. Bbls range in condition to very fine deep lustrous finish on the “MA” marked bbl to scattered brown light pitting with most of the bbls having fine bright bores and anti-moisture storage paper in the bores. All locks appear to be in serviceable condition with the two Australian locks being near mint. Belts likewise all appear to be in fine serviceable condition as is steam hose. Mechanics are functional. Uncleaned bore in gun with other bores ranging from good to very fine. The Vickers machine gun enjoys great popularity because it can be readily converted to multiple calibers such as .30-06, .308, 8mm, and most usually 7.62 Russian. This versatility together with its classic durable design and attractive looks make it an institution at shooting ranges for the foreseeable future. 52939-34 JWK (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1052 |
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1053
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$11,500.00 |
***FLUTED VICKERS .303 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).SN 3687. Cal .303 British. 28-1/2″ bbl. This fine example of the Vickers machine gun is marked on the top of the water jacket “V.S.M.” followed by “7.92/303” and comes with an orig wooden transit chest, WWII era tripod, WWII era water can and steam hose. Also includes one bulb-type flash hider, and one orig sealed ammunition box with 303 belted ammo. Right sideplate is marked “BNP 7.9 M/M 2.244″ 18 TONS” followed by “BELLO WPR.FT” (dealer information). This indicates as does the current registration paperwork that this gun was at one time in 8mm Mauser. Currently, however, it is in .303 British with the appropriate feed block, bolt and bbl. Rear sight is marked “V.A.C. 303 VII no 2 mk I”. This specimen retains the rare dial sight bracket affixed to the left receiver plate, with the appropriately longer backplate retaining pin. Water fill plug is brass & water drain plug present. Steam hose cork not present. Water jacket SN does not match lock SN. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is transferable only to current FFL and Class III SOT license holders on an ATF form 3 as a pre-86 dealer sample and current transfer form is marked “LIMITED TO USE AS SALES SAMPLE”. In this status, the weapon may be retained by the FFL/SOT license holder privately when they relinquish their license. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine retaining most of its orig dark brown finish with dark olive paint on jacket. Paint has numerous small chips with brassing at the tripod mounting points. Internals are clean and serviceable, bore is pitted with distinct rifling. Wooden handles are sound and serviceable with some handling marks. Tri-pod is repainted green with SN 1543 on top of head. Transit chest is green with a sq white rectangle at center top of lid and contains one tab-less Vickers cloth belt. Vickers guns are renowned for their endurance during firing tests and they are highly popular machine gun as they can be converted to various calibers, including 7.62 Russian. 53160-1 JWK (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1053 |
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1054
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$14,950.00 |
**RARE & COLLECTIBLE COLT MODEL 1914 “POTATO DIGGER” MACHINE GUN ONCE OWNED BY STEMBRIDGE GUN RENTALS (CURIO & RELIC).SN 14180. Cal. .30-06. 29″ bbl. Fine example of the early United States Browning “Digger” machine gun in its refined form as mfg. by Colt as Model of 1914. Large dia bbl, wood grips and comes on a scarce and desirable orig brass head tripod. Colt “digger” acquired its name due to the large operating lever that reciprocates upon firing arching downward and moving back and forth from each shot as the gas is expelled from the cyl. When placed close to the ground, this lever would dig a hole into the ground, hence the name digger. Matching numbers between receiver and bbl are the only visible external SNs. When pulled to the rear, the actuating arm number SN is visible which also matches. Two right hand receiver sideplate screws are not present, however this does not affect function. Tripod retains its orig leather leg strap. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. Included is orig STEMBRIDGE GUN RENTALS INC receipt indicating that this gun identified by SN was provided to Columbia Pictures Inc where it would’ve been used in motion pictures. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine. Orig blued finish turning a pleasing brown patina on sideplates, bbl and grip frame with very fine to extremely fine lustrous blue finish on rear portion of receiver. Top of sight and muzzle area as well as lower portions of sideplate turning an even gray patina. Mechanics are fine Bore is also fine with bright rifling. Tripod exhibits about 70% orig painted finish with front legs turned a brown patina. Wooden brace completely intact and in fine, serviceable condition. Early American machine guns command a premium and this one with its added film history provenance is an especially desirable specimen. 53213-1 JWK (8,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1054 |
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1055
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$0.00 |
**HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).SN E27497. Cal. 303 British, 23″ bbl. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Includes orig tripod as well as metal detachable shoulder stock with orig leather pin retention strap. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Mechanics need attention. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact, and shoulder stock pin strap. 52924-1 JWK (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1055 |
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1056
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$6,325.00 |
**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 design is very popular with those who own specimens. If one has access to the French made Turkish 8mm kits this gun can be converted to fire the popular 8mm. Feed strips interchange. 53092-1 JWK (7,500-12,000) C&R – Lot 1056 |
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1057
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$4,025.00 |
EXTREMELY SOUGHT AFTER AND SCARCE ORIGINAL PAINT FRENCH 1915 OMNIBUS TRIPOD FOR FRENCH HOTCHKISS MODELS OF MACHINE GUN (TRIPOD ONLY).Cal. N/A. Bbl N/A. Seldom if ever seen French Hotchkiss machine gun omnibus tripod, which retains its orig paint. The omnibus tripod is the preferred tripod for the French Hotchkiss models of machine guns, and a highly sought accessory item for both the WWI historical collector and also the recreational shooting enthusiast. Almost exclusively when found, these tripods have been repainted or otherwise in rather poor condition. This specimen is in fine working order and retains its orig paint. Please note that this lot contains only the tripod. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine to very fine, with about 90% orig paint remaining w/mechanics also in fine operating condition. A wonderful find for the collector who has no tripod for their Hotchkiss machine gun, or for the collector who wishes to upgrade to a better example. 53160-10 JWK (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1057 |
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1058
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$9,775.00 |
***FINE BSA LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC) (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).SN 13992. Cal. .303 Brit. 28″ bbl. Very attractive BSA Lewis gun with British nitro release proofs on left side and “BELLO, FL.” (importer) added marking at top of receiver near pan socket. SN matches between action cover and top of receiver SN near pan attachment socket, top of cooling jacket SN does not match. Plates on either side above pistol grip marked “RIGHT I*” and “LEFT I*”. This gun includes orig clamp on bi-pod dated 1922 and 2 orig pan 47 round magazines with .303 ammunition in brown canvas web carrier. Also included is a steel ammo chest with two boxes of belted .303 British ammunition. The Lewis Model 1914 was one of the most popular and sought-after machine guns of WWI, much admired by the Germans, who captured and used them whenever they could. It remains today a very popular collector’s and shooter’s firearm, to which this cataloger can attest.This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is transferable ONLY to current FFL/SOT dealers on a form 3. As a Pre-86 dealer sample under current regulations it may be retained personally when as sole proprietor FFL/SOT dealer relinquishes their FFL. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished in an attractive, smooth dark gray finish. A couple of dings, one noticeable 3 1/2″ from the front of the cooling jacket at top to a couple of dimples 6-8″ from the rear of the cooling housing on right side. Wood has some dings, a couple of scars and handling marks, but still quite solid and serviceable with steel reinforcement plates on both sides. Bi-pod also refinished with a couple of spots of storage corrosion. Pan magazines exhibit fine orig finish starting to turn a gray patina at the high edges. Canvas carrier in extremely fine condition. Mechanics are crisp. Very fine, clean, brilliant right bore. A great Lewis gun for the machine gun collector/enthusiast. 53164-3 JWK (6,500-8,500) C&R – Lot 1058 |
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1059
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$40,250.00 |
**MAGNIFICENT SAVAGE LEWIS MACHINE GUN WITH NAVY ANCHOR PROOFED BOLT (CURIO & RELIC).SN 19209. Cal. .30-06 27-1/2″ bbl. Exceedingly clean Lewis machine gun as manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation and so marked on right side of receiver as well as on action cover. Tiny U/3 proof mark at top of cooling shroud. Bolt charging handle safety cover is from a British Lewis gun and marked “BSA” and also “LEFT I*”. This lot includes three orig loaded 47 round .30-06 pan magazines in two canvas carriers with one loading tool, clamp on bipod marked “EFD”, book The Lewis Gun by David Truby and five vintage Lewis machine gun manuals, one “Lewis Gun Mechanism Made Easy” sixth edition, one “The Complete Lewis Gunner” (British publications), two Savage Arms Corporation “Lewis Machine Gun” in sealed plastic sleeves, and one handbook of the “Lewis Machine Gun (Airplane Type)” for Model 1917-18. The Lewis Machine Gun was a highly successful, portable machine gun from the WWI era and highly prized by soldiers who could acquire them (especially the Germans when they captured them). 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine likely an arsenal refinish with very fine pin prick roughness on right side of receiver in vicinity of maker’s markings, underneath the finish. Wooden hand grips are extremely fine, near pristine. Wooden buttstock has a few dings and handling marks. Bolt is in the white with US Navy Anchor proof mark clearly visible through ejection port. Mechanics are crisp with a very smooth action. Bore is fine with some firing residue in grooves. Pan magazines range from very good to very fine with some brown patina and otherwise turning a pleasing gray patina particularly at the high edges. Bipod extremely fine, dull blue refinsh. Manuals are all in good condition. An extremely attractive Lewis with a very smooth action and great accessories included. 53185-2 JWK (35,000-50,000) C&R – Lot 1059 Click here to view provenance |
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1060
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$40,250.00 |
**EXTREMELY DESIRABLE ALL ORIGINAL NEW ENGLAND WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH ACCESSORIES (CURIO & RELIC).SN 226054. Cal. .30-06 24″ bbl. Very desirable curio and relic eligible unmodified Browning Model 1917 machine gun. This is pure joy for the early American machine gun collector as it is in its orig unmodified form without reinforcement stirrup at bottom plate. Most of the early Browning water cooled guns were retrofitted to strengthen the attachment of the side plate to the bottom plate. In addition to a WWII era 1917A1 tripod, this well accessorized lot includes two wooden ammo boxes and one of which has Berdan primed belted ammunition on a green linen belt, the other box contains display ammunition with struck primers on a green linen belt with an additional linen belt. Also included is an empty wooden gunners box with a blue identifying stripe around the outside, two steam condensing hoses in canvas covers and an extremely rare orig Browning Machine Gun Model 1917 handbook with revision date July 1, 1918. 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 form 4, as curio & relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine to extremely fine, gray green arsenal refinish (probably for WWII), with some dings at the high points showing gray metal with a noticeable ding at the bottom right side plate on the inside of the plate where one cannot see it when viewed from the side. Bronze trunnion and end caps turning a nice dark patina, starting to get a bit crusty where the solder is visible at the steel water jacket. Wooden pistol grip handles quite attractive. Cork and water fill and drain plugs in extremely fine condition. Bolt devoid of markings on top or national stock # at bottom indicating early vintage. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Boxes and cans appear to have orig paint as does tripod with brass identification plate intact. Orig curio & relic eligible specimens of this machine gun service very rarely. To find one in this condition is exceptional. 53185-1 JWK (35,000-50,000) C&R – Lot 1060 Click here to view provenance |
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1062
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$20,125.00 |
**VERY ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 WATER-COOLED MACHINE GUN AS REGISTERED BY DLO WITH TRIPOD AND ACCESSORIES. (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 151470. Cal. .30.06. 24″ bbl. Attractive example of the Browning 1917 machine gun as manufactured by N.E. Westinghouse Co., and subsequently registered by Douglas Oefinger. Includes WW II era water chest, steam condensing hose in case, wooden ammunition box w/ 100-rd cloth belt w/ approx. 42 rds of commercial Winchester ammunition, 2 additional grommet ended cloth belts and post WWII gunner’s kit box w/ spare bolt, spare parts roll, lubricating can, tool roll and spare main spring, as well as WWII era 1917A1 tripod. External SN is the only visible SN The 1917 Browning was fielded during WWI and later modified to 1917A1 by adding a reinforcement stirrup at the bottom of the receiver plates. Unmodified specimens in their orig configurations are extremely rare. 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 form 4. CONDITION: Very fine orig finish thinning to a pleasing gray-brown patina w/ some high edge wear at tripod attachment points, with pleasing dark patina to bronze trunnion and end cap. Thumb piece on water fill cap intact, chain and drain plug at muzzle are replacements, with remnants of the cork plug in steam output aperture. Mechanics are crisp, very smooth action, bore is very good w/ some shine, dark in the grooves w/ moderate pitting. Ammo box and water can exhibit fine orig paint and appear very serviceable. Steam hose and cover extremely fine, appear unissued, as does gunner’s box and tools. Tripod retains legible 1942 date on brass data plate w/ very fine paint coverage. This is a wonderful opportunity for the WWI American machine gun collector who desires a fully transferable specimen of a very rare WWI collectible for their personal collection. 53161-1 JWK (17,500-25,500) – Lot 1062 |
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1063
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$17,250.00 |
**VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT MODEL 1928 COMMERCIAL BROWNING WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN AS REGISTERED BY CHARLES ERB (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN USN7763797W. Cal. 7.65 mm Argentine. 27-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. Extremely attractive Colt commercial model 1928 Browning water cooled machine gun as registered by Charles Erb of Fredericktown, PA, and so marked on right hand sideplate, with added SN in recessed portion after “U.S. NO.” and registration SN also visible engraved at bottom flat of right sideplate. Orig Colt markings on left hand sideplate with Argentine property number visible at top of brass trunnion. Brass water jacket cap also very attractive. Wooden grips on pistol handle. Water fill and drain caps with orig chains present. Included with this lot is a 1942 manufactured 1917A1 tripod, complete manufacturer’s plate attached to leg. Shiny unmarked bolt in receiver. Cartridge spacer for 7.65 Argentine in feed way. 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 form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine to very fine with lustrous blue refinish with some dings visible under the refinish. Bronze trunnion and front cap of water jacket turning a pleasing dull patina with a little bit of green just starting at the trunnion cap. 1928 Colt Commercial style flash hider has scattered areas of corrosion that should clean up with a little care as should some small areas of surface corrosion at top of water jacket. Sight ladder and bolt are in the white. Charging handle just starting to turn a gray patina. 1917 A1 WWII era tri-pod is very fine, with orig paint, with brass socket and some corrosion to the stirrup which holds the machine gun. Leather leg retention strap intact and in good condition. Gun attachment chain and pin are replacements. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, bright bore. The Colt 1928 commercial gun was the product of taking off left WWI Contract over parts and assembling them into guns, making what new ones were needed and then marketing the guns as “new” models to the post WWI world. Fortunately for the US collector’s market, many of the ones purchased by Argentina have found their way back to the United States almost exclusively as parts kits. These are very attractive machine guns and this is one of the very few extent original intact guns that was not cut up. 53171-10 JWK (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1063 |
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1064
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$29,900.00 |
**EXTREMELY FINE CATCO REGISTERED SIDE PLATE BROWNING 1919 A4 MACHINE GUN ON COLT COMMERCIAL TRIPOD WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 5132. Cal. 308. 24″ bbl. Very attractive Browning 1919 A4 with addition parts to configure to 1919 A6. Includes detachable shoulder stock assembly, clamp on bi-pod, 1919 A6 flash hider. Also included is one 1919 A6 bbl, four 1919 A4 bbls total, a spare perforated bbl shroud and contemporary spade handle assembly for a different gun. Spare 30-06 booster, a stripped bolt, stripped top cover. Also a Colt commercial tripod with brass plate and leather strap intact. As a nice bonus, a sealed can of belted Cal. 30 M2 ammunition. Also included are three 250 and six 100 round cloth belts. Gun handgrip retains hard brown Bakelite grip handles. Top of bolt is marked MG48041 with hand stenciled “DP”. Tripod retaining pins not present. Brass plate on tripod is unnumbered. The Browning 1919 A4 machine gun is the main staple for belt fed shooting enthusiasts. Emminently durable and able to be converted to multiple calibers, they run well and are always popular. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on ATF form 3 or 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished upon re manufacture. Tripod is also extremely fine with the same hue of a grey parkerized finish as the gun. Mechanics are fine. Two of the bbls are sealed in their orig cosmoline wrapping, a third is in extremely fine condition and wrapped in paper. A6 bbl is also very fine with a bright, shiny bore. Bbl in gun very good with a shiny, bright bore. Grips are in very good condition. This is a very nice shooters ensemble especially with the desirable Colt tripod. 52939-6 JWK (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1064 |
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1065
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$80,500.00 |
**UTTERLY FANTASTIC AND RARE COLT R75A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE BARREL (CURIO & RELIC).SN C102974. Cal .30-06. 23 3/4″ bbl. Truly exceptional and exceedingly rare Colt Model R75A version of the Browning automatic rifle. This incorporates some very desirable features, most importantly a quick detachable bbl which is affected by actuating the lever at the front of the gas cylinder and lifting the bbl retention spring with the point of a cartridge. Other noteable features include a bbl carrying handle, a bi-pod which is attached to the gas cylinder and folds up out of the way into recesses in the wood forend, a hinged magazine well cover, an ejection port cover, and also an incorporated pistol grip. Marked “COLT model R75”, with SN on top of receiver. This is the only visible external SN. The Colt Model R75A incorporated all the most desirable features, but unfortunately was costly to produce and very few specimens remain extant and registered for private ownership. Lot includes one 20-rd Seymour manufactured magazine, and orig instructions manual for the Colt Automatic Machine Rifle Model R75, and also Orig Colt “Information relating to Colt Automatic Machine Rifle (R75A). The 3-position selector does not incorporate the familiar stud to protect the weapon for inadvertently being put on safe. Otherwise a familiar appearing BAR receiver when viewed from the left side. Fine, high-quality walnut forend and stock. Bi-pod incorporates a nice positive latch at the scissor brace,which holds the bi-pod positively in place against the forend when not in use. Manufacturer’s block of NFA registration indicates “Colt”. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish simply outstanding. Very fine to extremely fine, smooth gray Parkerized finish on receiver with fine finish on retention latches, charging handle and trigger housing, as well as gas cylinder and carrying handle. These pieces show more of a dark patina with some light corrosion. Gas cylinder exhibits an area of brown patina at forward sling swivel. Bbl exhibits an extremely fine dull gray finish, consistent with rest of firearm. There is some high edge wear to gray metal at the buttplate. Lustrous blue finish on ejection port cover hardware. Dull blue finish on magazine well cover starting to turn a brown patina with same condition on pistol grip frame. Mechanics are crisp, bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright, bolt face also extremely fine. Wood is very fine with some dings and handling marks, very attractive. With only a handful of these in the registry, this is a rare opportunity for the advanced American machine gun collector to acquire one of the scarcest and most desirable of the Browning automatic rifle models. 53153-1 JWK (70,000-100,000) C&R – Lot 1065 | Click here to view provenance |
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1066
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$40,250.00 |
**BEAUTIFUL DEEP LUSTROUS BLUE FINISH FLEMING REGISTERED WINCHESTER WWI ERA MODEL 1918 BAR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 72246. Cal. 30-06. 30-7/8″ bbl with correct WWI vintage flash hider. Simply a superb restoration of a WWI vintage Model 1918 Browning machine rifle (B.A.R.). White filled markings stand out on top of receiver which accentuates ordnance flaming bomb proof marks as well as correct “W” marked bbl with ordnance bomb proof and dated “10-18”. Ordnance proof also visible forward of rear sight base. Top of receiver SN is the only visible number. The Browning automatic rifle was designed and intended to provide “walking fire” for American troops. This version is select fire which allows for only semi and full auto fire in addition to the safety position. Although receiver markings indicate manufacture by Winchester, this gun has been registered by Fleming as fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4. This is an National Firearms Act item and require BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. 98% or better top quality professional deep, lustrous blue re-finish with perfect checkered wood forearm and buttstock. It is only upon the closest discerning examination that one can find the occasional strike mark or pin prick under this re-finish. “N.S.” marked bolt in the white with blued interior of receiver and near 100% finish within magazine well. Front sight is a slightly plum color due to metallurgical hardness upon re-finish. Magazine is consistent with rest of firearm finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with some shine and some light to moderate pitting. Finding a 1918 Browning automatic rifle made by Winchester is a rare treat. Finding one that was actually made before WWI ended adds to the value of this find. 53165-6 JWK (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1066 |
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1067
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$31,625.00 |
**BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT ALL WOOD STOCK ERMCO 1918-A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN B0009. Cal. .30-06. 27″ bbl with flash hider. Near mint superb and attractive wood stocked Browning automatic rifle as manufactured by ERMCO utilizing US GI parts. Flaming bomb symbol and 1919 date on bbl forward of receiver with British proofs on left side of bbl forward of receiver. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Smooth wooden forend, and wooden buttstock with flip up shoulder rest, and attached Bi-pod 3rd (and best) model gas port regulator at front of gas cyl. Also include is a carrying handle off of gun. The American B.A.R. was designed and fielded to provide “Walking fire” for troops to use when on the assault. The later 1918 A2 model incorporated a bi-pod so that the rifle could be used in a steadier manner. The A2 model also is a full automatic only machine gun with a fast automatic and slow automatic setting only on the selector. This makes it ideal for a collector in Connecticut who desires a B.A.R. 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 form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished upon re-manufacture. Smooth gray Parkerized finish with one lustrous blue mag. Wood is also extremely fine with some light handling marks and a couple of dings to the buttstock which appears to have been lightly sanded and re-oiled. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is brilliant, shiny and bright. An incredibly attractive 1918 A2 B.A.R. which this cataloger can attest is a favorite at any range shooting event. 53171-22 JWK (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1067 |
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1068
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$16,100.00 |
**MARANA ARMS MANUFACTURED MODIFIED COPY OF BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 100. 7 mm. 21″ bbl with muzzle attachment. This automatic rifle is an amalgamation of parts, mostly Browning 1918 A2. Includes one Swedish BAR curved magazine which snaps positively into place. Receiver is marked Marana Arms Mfg Marana Az model MA-L NO.100. Includes one orig B. A. R. 20 round magazine. Complete with rear sight and selector for F,A&S. Buttstock is hard brown composite with flip up shoulder rest but with added welded apertinence at bottom to fit on some kind of tripod, possibly for Bren gun. Another identical apertinence is welded just forward of forend to gas cylinder. Gas cylinder shortened and welded just forward of forend for gas regulator, which is late style Browning Automatic Rifle. Hand grip assembly appears to be standard BAR with a welded on grip frame reminiscent of Colt Monitor complete with smooth walnut grips. Forend is an adapted smooth 1918A2 wooden forend. Bbl is a US ordnance flaming bomb marked bbl apparently rechambered and relined to 7mm Mauser with non detachable muzzle break with front sight from 1918A2 BAR. 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 form 4. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Over 90% blue refinish on bbl, gray orig finish on bulk of hand grip assembly rates about 95% thinning. Added grip frame in the white. Receiver is covered in a coat of black enamel paint with noticeable loss in an area about 1″ to rear of ejection port. Welded on attachment forward of buttstock devoid of finish but not unattractive. Wooden forend has some bruises and handling marks and screw on underside is not present. Magazine is gray parkerized finished with some brown spots. Dark brown composite buttstock in fine condition with some handling marks and nicks and noticeable brassing on underside just to rear of receiver. Mechanics are fine. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine with sharp lines and some slight pitting around firing pin hole. Condition of this arm indicates quality assembly and that it was a successful shooter. 52924-2 JWK (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1068 |
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1069
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$57,500.00 |
**UTTERLY STUNNING NEAR MINT HIGHEST POSSIBLE CONDITION COLT MODEL 21 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).SN 5050. Cal. 45 ACP. 12-1/2″ bbl with diamond logo Cutts compensator. Undoubtedly one of the finest orig condition Thompsons extent. This specimen has absolutely clear mint orig markings throughout with Thompson bullet logo on top of receiver, forward of rear sight. Anchor proof mark at front of stock, matching upper and lower assemblies, and orig Colt 1921 parts inside receiver. One 20 round 1920s patent date magazine. The Thompson with the Cutts compensator is the most recognized American sub-machine gun and always highly sought after by both shooters and collectors. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Utterly outstanding orig finish and appearance in all respects. Extremely fine with 98% finish or better. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore with clean, sharp rifling. Bolt face also outstanding with a little bit of residual grease. Partially withdrawing the cocking handle reveals some slight loss of finish at forward edges of the charging handle slot. There is some slight wear to the finish not visible with stock on gun where stock attaches, and upon the closest inspection in the proper light one can notice an errant drag line to the rear of the pistol grip. Wood is near mint throughout, again upon the closest possibly inspection one might be able to discern a handling mark. Buttplate retains just about all of it’s orig blued finish with the slightest discernible marks. Magazine condition consistent with firearm, deep lustrous blue finish. Quite a number of high condition Thompsons have passed through the doors of this auction company, this one’s condition would be difficult to surpass! 53165-4 JWK (35,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1069 |
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1070
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$43,125.00 |
**UTTERLY STELLAR APPEARING COLT 1921 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE “C” DRUM (CURIO & RELIC).SN 2768. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2″ bbl. Truly superb condition Colt 1921 AC Thompson with unmarked Cutts compensator “AUT-ORD-CO” bullet logo forward of Lyman rear sight. Model 1921 internal parts. Anchor proof mark on wood buttstock below attachment hardware. Upper and lower assemblies match SN. Drum is marked “NEW YORK, N.Y., U.S.A” with 1920 patent dates. Original 100 rnd “C” drum with nickel router is SN 3801. One 30 rnd “SW CO” mag is also included. The Colt Thompson machine gun exhibits the highest quality of fit and high lustrous blue finish. It is unquestionably the most sought of all the Thompson makers and models. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine, orig lustrous blue finish with some loss of finish to gray patina at the muzzle high edge of the compensator, a slight amount finish loss at the top front of the square slot charging handle channel, and along the high edge of the lower assembly. Wood of forend and pistol grip very attractive rich chocolate brown with a somewhat lighter colored buttstock which has some very light handling marks and some slight loss of blued finish to a pleasing gray patina on the buttplate. Drum mag exhibits very fine to extremely fine gray Parkerized re-finish of outer casing and key with some slight gray patina just starting at the top edges. Mechanics are crisp. Shiny bright bore with clean rifling, with a slight ring 2-1/2″ from the muzzle which should in no way affect the serviceability or attractiveness of this beautiful piece of American machine gun history. 53178-1 JWK (32,000-42,000) C&R – Lot 1070 |
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1071
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$37,375.00 |
**EXTREMELY FINE COLT 1921 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN ISSUED TO DAYTON, OH POLICE DEPT IN 1927 (CURIO & RELIC).SN 4418. Cal. 45 ACP. 10-3/4″ bbl. Terrific Colt Model 1921 Thompson with matching upper and lower assemblies and anchor proof mark buttstock. Includes orig “New York, N.Y.” 1920 patent dated “L” drum numbered 3670 with matching numbers front and back. Stock exhibits what is either a capital “E” or perhaps a stylized front sight picture of unknown origin. Also included are four orig 1920’s patent date magazines. 1921 internal parts within receiver. Includes 1 reproduction purple interior FBI case, complete w/key brass cleaning rod and cleaning kit metal box. Also 1 contemporarily manufactured 50-rd drum and 1 contemporary 100-rd drum, both in their orig packaging boxes. There are 3 30-rd magazines, also included. The inaugural version of the Colt Thompson was just as you see here, without Cutts compensator. Many shooting enthusiasts prefer this model as it is easier to clean a bbl without a compensator. Information courtesy of Gordon Herigstad’s book Colt Thompson Submachine Gun: Serial Numbers & Histories, indicates this SN was issued to the Dayton, OH Police Dept as part of a five gun shipment on April 7, 1927. The Dayton PD historical archives suggest this 1921 was part of the arsenal aboard the famed Dayton PD “Bank Flyer” armored Cadillac Roadster. The car was an eight-cylinder Cadillac that had been “refitted” by a company in Cincinnati with special racks built inside the vehicle to hold “an assortment of machine guns, rifles, shotguns, tear gas bombs, hand grenades, gas masks and bullet-proof vests.” The car had a heavy steel bumper making it “possible… to go through a brick wall”. It had a special steel shield to protect the radiator. The tires and windows were bullet proof. The various financial institutions that gifted the ‘Bank Flyer’ had alarm buttons located at strategic places inside their businesses. In the event of an armed robbery a bank official could… by hand, foot, elbow or knee… activate the hold-up alarm to sound in the police garage and upstairs at police headquarters. The 3-man “Flying Squadron”, with this heavily armed special-purpose vehicle, would hasten to the crime scene. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: Dayton History Books Online: The Story of the Dayton Police ‘Bank Flyer’ and its ‘Flying Squadron’– by retired Dayton Sgt. Steve Grismer. http://www.daytonhistorybooks.com/ CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine to extremely fine. Orig lustrous blue finish starting to thin, particularity at the high edges which are turning to a gray patina with some noticeable loss of finish due to scratches to the metal forward of mag well on the left side. Also some thinning to a gray patina to the rear of the pistol grip. Buttplate finish also thinning and turning to a gray patina. Wood furnishings show light handling marks and some dings. Mechanics are crisp with a very smooth action. Bore is fine to very fine, shiny lands with some light pitting in grooves. 1920s patent date magazines very fine to extremely fine, deep lustrous blue commercial finish with some loss of finish where they attach to the magazine guides. Numbered type “L” drum a dull parkerized finish with white filled SN numbers on both sides. Many of these drums were re-parkerized during the WWII era and issued to US troops. This cataloger has seen advertisements where they were subsequently offered as surplus for incredibly low prices. Contemporary manufactured drums appear new in their orig packaging, reproduction hard case extremely fine, 30-rd magazines very fine w/some flecks of corrosion from storage. The Colt Thompson is the iconic American machine gun, instantly recognizable, even to those who are not avid firearm enthusiasts. This is a very attractive Thompson with fabulous Dayton PD history, in very fine orig condition. 53206-1 JWK (30,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1071 Click here to view provenance |
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1072
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$48,875.00 |
**FANTASTIC, COLT 1921 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN, FORMERLY FROM OKLAHOMA POLICE DEPT. (CURIO & RELIC).SN 7519. Cal. .45. 12 1/2″ bbl. Simply an utterly fantastic condition Colt 1921 AC Thompson machine gun w/ matching upper and lower assemblies, anchor proof mark, stock and includes 1 orig type “L” New York, N.Y. U.S.A. 1920 patent dates drum. Drum rotor a blued steel replacement. 1921 internal parts with receivber. Cutts compensator unmarked. Lyman adjustable rear sight w/ Thompson bullet logo forward of rear sight base. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine orig deep lustrous blue finish w/ only some slight high edge thinning of finish at rear of receiver, with the metal to the rear of the handgrip just starting to show a brown patina, and a latch scratch across the lower assemblies SN. Butt plate exhibits high edge wear to a gray patina. Wood is exceedingly attractive with slight handling marks. Drum is very fine, lustrous blue re-finish w/ some scattered raised pin prick corrosion at front w/ somewhat more noticeable pitting on back side. Mechanics are crisp, bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright, compensator clean, bolt face just fantastic. Consignor states this gun was originally from an Oklahoma police department. 53170-5 JWK (28,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1072 |
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1073
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$0.00 |
**HIGH GLOSS FINISH COLT THOMPSON MODEL 1921 MACHINE GUN WITH ORIG PATENT “L” DRUM (CURIO & RELIC).SN 9026. Cal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2″ bbl with compensator. High gloss refinished Colt Model 1921 with unmarked Cutts compensator and Thompson bullet logo forward of rear sight base. One orig “NEW YORK, N.Y.” 1920s patent date “L” drum is included. SNs match between upper and lower assemblies, 1921 parts verified inside of receiver, anchor proof mark present at front of buttstock and has Lyman marked rear sight. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine, high glossy sheen refinish over some barely discernible pinprick pitting underneath refinish with clear markings to include inspection cartouche on both sides of receiver. Cutts compensator exhibits a more dull blue finish. Bolt has been polished to a high level of shine with some discernible amount of pitting. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine with well defined rifling and bright with some slight pitting in the grooves. Wood is very attractive, consistent deep brown color with some scattered handling marks. Drum is covered in a matte black enameled paint with some scuffs but otherwise very nice. Black colored rotor. Colt Thompson machine guns exhibit the highest levels of quality fit and finish of any Thompson ever produced. They are the most sought after of the various models. This specimen albeit refinished, is still quite attractive. Consignor states, that this particular gun was recovered out of a law enforcement agency’s building just prior to the building’s demolition where it had been concealed in rafters. This gun was only saved from destruction due to last minute happenstance of someone taking a final look at the premises. Higher authority apparently decided this gun was to be saved. 53234-4 JWK (35,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 1073 |
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1074
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$48,875.00 |
**EXCEEDINGLY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE COLT US NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MODEL 1921/28 WITH ORIGINAL DRUM (CURIO & RELIC).SN 7065. Cal. 45 ACP. 12-1/2″ bbl with unmarked Cutts compensator. Extremely fine high orig condition US Navy overstamp Thompson with British nitro proofs in a semi circle around bbl where it meets the receiver. Typical engraved “U.S. NAVY” above model marking on left side of receiver with “8” overstamping the “1”. The Thompsons did not sell particularly well at first, and later the US Navy brought a significant number of them into service with the provision that they be modified with a heavier actuator with slower rate of fire primarily as an ammunition cost saving measure. Many of these US Navy guns also found their way to or from police departments and this one apparently is no exception as there are hand inscribed “CPD” markings on forend iron forward of magazine well. Included with this lot is one vintage “New York N.Y.” 50 round drum with 1920 patent dates and one 20 round 1920’s patent date magazine. Clear anchor proof mark visible at front of stock matching numbered upper and lower assemblies. 1928 model parts confirmed within receiver. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine, deep blue orig finish with some very slight loss of finish at the attachment points high edges between matching numbers upper and lower receiver with some fading and the occasional handling mark. Wood is extremely fine with some very light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Drum magazine has more of a dull, lustrous blue finish with a slight ding at the 5 o’clock position at the front edge. Patent date magazine has extremely fine lustrous blue finish. Pretty difficult to upgrade the condition of this US Navy Thompson which combines markings. What an attractive looking veteran! 53165-5 JWK (35,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1074 |
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1075
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$37,375.00 |
**VERY FINE COLT U.S. NAVY MODEL 1921/28 AC OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).SN 13226. Cal. .45 ACP. Bbl 12 1/2″ w/ compensator. Fine example of the U.S. Navy overstamp Thompson w/diamond logo Cutts compensator and matching upper and lower receiver assemblies. Typical “U.S. Navy” added engraved marking over model and SN on left side w/correct “8” overstamped over “1”. Anchor proof mark present at front end of buttstock. 1928 parts verified within receiver with unknurled cocking handle. Additional 1928 parts included are a knurled parkerized actuator w/recoil spring and buffer assembly. Also included is a 50-rd “Bridgeport” drum, an orig “New York, N.Y.” 1920s patent date “L” drum and 2 30-rd magazines. The Colt Thompson machine gun exhibited the highest levels of fit and finish. Specimens w/the Cutts compensator and “U.S. Navy” markings are among the most desirable to historical collectors. 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 form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine. Lustrous blue orig finish, some wear to gray patina where the actuator rides in the receiver, and also thinning to a pleasing gray patina on the Cutts compensator. There is also some thinning to the finish at the high edges, right side of receiver w/a finger nail-sized area of a pinprick oxidation on the lower assembly below the patent dates. There is a noticeable scratch parallel to the SN on the lower assembly, which is not visible when stock is attached. Buttplate finish has also thinned to a gray patina w/small area of brown corrosion at the 7 o’clock position with a small area of scattered brown pick pricks at the 12 o’clock position. Bridgeport drum in fine orig dull blue finish. New York drum has very fine black enamel paint coverage over some pitting at the 5 o’clock position on rear side with a couple of scrapes across 1 patent date under the enamel. Spare actuator is a parkerized blue finish. Stock exhibits some handling marks and wear to the finish, particularly near the toe. Vertical fore grip and handgrip quite fine with a small crack on the right side of the fore grip which does not affect serviceability. Stick magazines are a very fine, deep lustrous blue. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine to very fine, brilliant and bright with some firing residue in evidence. 53166-1 JWK (30,000-45,000) C&R – Lot 1075 |
