**BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1930 MARK I MACHINE GUN MADE FOR ARGENTINE ARMY (C&R).

SN 83958. 7.65 Argentine. 24″ bbl. Vickers water cooled machine gun in its short, fluted jacket configuration for export to Argentina to be used on a motorcycle mount. Marked on top of feed shuttle cover “VICKERS LTD LONDON”. Overall gun is liberally marked with “VSM”, all parts appear to be matching. Feed shuttle is marked “8”/”V 7.65 M/M”. Cross bolt is marked “VSM/8”. Bolt is also marked “8 VSM” / “7.65 M/M”. Backplate is also marked “VSM”. Bottom of right sideplate is marked “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Muzzle booster is of the armored type. Orig brass chains and cork retaining hardware present, cork is not present which in an easy replacement. Included is “42” dated steam condensing hose, water can with attached funnel and standard Mark IV Vickers ground tripod. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue commercial refinish with some loss of finish at high points with some areas of slight pitting. Water jacket has heavy coating of black enamel with a couple noticeable runs in paint. Brass filler and drain screw have a pleasing patina. Muzzle booster is in very clean condition and numbered to gun. Wooden handles are in extremely fine condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Brushes marked “VSM” are present and serviceable. Bore has worn rifling with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod has been repainted in a non orig bright green on lower half; cradle retains 80% of its orig olive drab green paint over brass; retaining pins and chains are present; mechanisms function properly. Water can has been repainted black enamel over orig black paint; paper seal present in cap; steam condensing hose with brass fitting has a couple of cracks but still appears serviceable. This is a real treasure to the discerning Vickers collector, lighter than most water cooled Vickers and a relatively straightforward conversion to 30-06 or .308 and an outstanding display piece as well. 4-51717 JWK21 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1016

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
	1016	$14,950.00	BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1930 MARK I MACHINE GUN MADE FOR ARGENTINE ARMY (C&R). SN 83958. 7.65 Argentine. 24″ bbl. Vickers water cooled machine gun in its short, fluted jacket configuration for export to Argentina to be used on a motorcycle mount. Marked on top of feed shuttle cover “VICKERS LTD LONDON”. Overall gun is liberally marked with “VSM”, all parts appear to be matching. Feed shuttle is marked “8”/”V 7.65 M/M”. Cross bolt is marked “VSM/8”. Bolt is also marked “8 VSM” / “7.65 M/M”. Backplate is also marked “VSM”. Bottom of right sideplate is marked “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Muzzle booster is of the armored type. Orig brass chains and cork retaining hardware present, cork is not present which in an easy replacement. Included is “42” dated steam condensing hose, water can with attached funnel and standard Mark IV Vickers ground tripod. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue commercial refinish with some loss of finish at high points with some areas of slight pitting. Water jacket has heavy coating of black enamel with a couple noticeable runs in paint. Brass filler and drain screw have a pleasing patina. Muzzle booster is in very clean condition and numbered to gun. Wooden handles are in extremely fine condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Brushes marked “VSM” are present and serviceable. Bore has worn rifling with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod has been repainted in a non orig bright green on lower half; cradle retains 80% of its orig olive drab green paint over brass; retaining pins and chains are present; mechanisms function properly. Water can has been repainted black enamel over orig black paint; paper seal present in cap; steam condensing hose with brass fitting has a couple of cracks but still appears serviceable. This is a real treasure to the discerning Vickers collector, lighter than most water cooled Vickers and a relatively straightforward conversion to 30-06 or .308 and an outstanding display piece as well. 4-51717 JWK21 (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1016 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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**BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1930 MARK I MACHINE GUN MADE FOR ARGENTINE ARMY (C&R).