**FLUTED BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN ET190. 8 mm. 28″ bbl. This attractive Vickers is marked on water jacket “7.93/303” and is registered as fully transferable by FAKTS in Houston, TX. Although currently in 8 mm this could be readily converted back to shoot .303 British or even 30-06 if one had correct parts. This is part of the appeal of Vickers guns as they are not only a superior machine gun design but also versatile when converting to different cal. Brass screw on drain cap, unarmored muzzle and feed shuttle numbered 10792 with evidence of conversion to 8 mm. Bolt is numbered 877T and is indeed 8 mm. Made up from parts from various sources some being marked “MA” indicating Australian manufacture and others such as water jacket being marked “ET” (Erithworks) and having British crown proof marks. This gun is extremely professionally assembled. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Metal surfaces retain over 90% of their blue finish with an area of brown patina just forward of rear sight. Backplate handles are a hard bakelite plastic material while metal surfaces of backplate have enamel paint mostly flaking off revealing a gray/brown patina. Water jacket retains over 95% gray/green repainted finish. Muzzle booster shows some slight pitting, green verdigris and some slight oxidation. Bore has strong bright lands, but dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod SN 389 and marked with brass plate “VICKERS MACH. GUN/TRIPOD/MARK IV/MGF. BY COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Tripod only has about 10% of its orig paint; bare metal surfaces have turned brown with corrosion and fairly heavy scale.; brass pedestal and head still retain 80% of their green paint. Front and rear retaining pins present. Traverse elevation mechanism works fine. This tripod appears fully functional. This Vickers on its tripod will provide some lucky owner with the opportunity for reliable, fun shooting in caliber readily available. 4-51697 JWK19 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1015

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1015	$16,100.00	FLUTED BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN ET190. 8 mm. 28″ bbl. This attractive Vickers is marked on water jacket “7.93/303” and is registered as fully transferable by FAKTS in Houston, TX. Although currently in 8 mm this could be readily converted back to shoot .303 British or even 30-06 if one had correct parts. This is part of the appeal of Vickers guns as they are not only a superior machine gun design but also versatile when converting to different cal. Brass screw on drain cap, unarmored muzzle and feed shuttle numbered 10792 with evidence of conversion to 8 mm. Bolt is numbered 877T and is indeed 8 mm. Made up from parts from various sources some being marked “MA” indicating Australian manufacture and others such as water jacket being marked “ET” (Erithworks) and having British crown proof marks. This gun is extremely professionally assembled. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Metal surfaces retain over 90% of their blue finish with an area of brown patina just forward of rear sight. Backplate handles are a hard bakelite plastic material while metal surfaces of backplate have enamel paint mostly flaking off revealing a gray/brown patina. Water jacket retains over 95% gray/green repainted finish. Muzzle booster shows some slight pitting, green verdigris and some slight oxidation. Bore has strong bright lands, but dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod SN 389 and marked with brass plate “VICKERS MACH. GUN/TRIPOD/MARK IV/MGF. BY COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Tripod only has about 10% of its orig paint; bare metal surfaces have turned brown with corrosion and fairly heavy scale.; brass pedestal and head still retain 80% of their green paint. Front and rear retaining pins present. Traverse elevation mechanism works fine. This tripod appears fully functional. This Vickers on its tripod will provide some lucky owner with the opportunity for reliable, fun shooting in caliber readily available. 4-51697 JWK19 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1015 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**FLUTED BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).