INCREDIBLY SCARCE VILLAR PEROSA GUNNER’S CHEST WITH PARTS AND TEN MAGAZINES.

SN NSN. This incredibly scarce gunner’s chest was originally made for gun No. 3086 and includes two spare bbls SN for that gun, and ten 25 round magazines. Also an orig cleaning rod in included in case lid. Other useful parts included are a steel punch for removing pins, flat blade screw driver and case extraction tool. There are also two spare firing pins and right side firing actuator lever which are not serialized as well as 6 spare mainsprings. There is a sliding lid tin box which has other small springs, pins and hand written notes that describe the gun and its features. It states that the rate of fire was about 1200 rnds per minute per bbl. Also that not only was it mounted on a bipod but was also capable of being fired by the rider of a bicycle using a strap suspended around the neck of the gunner. The springs and small parts are still contained in their orig paper & cardboard containers which are marked “OFFICINE DI VILLAR PEROSA”. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Wooden chest retains 90% of its dark olive green paint with numerous scratches, some stains and handling marks. Brass plate with SN and “OFFICINE VILLAR PEROSA” affixed to the lid. Bbls retain 90% of their smooth gray finish with bores shiny and bright. Magazines are unnumbered and all retain over 90% of their orig smooth blue finish and all appear completely serviceable. Bottom of chest has 9″ crack running from the right hand side of box toward center, not noticeable when box is on display with lid open. This cataloger is unaware of any gunners chests as complete as this one extent. 4-51704-1 JWK89 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1021

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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
	1021	$34,500.00	INCREDIBLY SCARCE VILLAR PEROSA GUNNER’S CHEST WITH PARTS AND TEN MAGAZINES. SN NSN. This incredibly scarce gunner’s chest was originally made for gun No. 3086 and includes two spare bbls SN for that gun, and ten 25 round magazines. Also an orig cleaning rod in included in case lid. Other useful parts included are a steel punch for removing pins, flat blade screw driver and case extraction tool. There are also two spare firing pins and right side firing actuator lever which are not serialized as well as 6 spare mainsprings. There is a sliding lid tin box which has other small springs, pins and hand written notes that describe the gun and its features. It states that the rate of fire was about 1200 rnds per minute per bbl. Also that not only was it mounted on a bipod but was also capable of being fired by the rider of a bicycle using a strap suspended around the neck of the gunner. The springs and small parts are still contained in their orig paper & cardboard containers which are marked “OFFICINE DI VILLAR PEROSA”. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Wooden chest retains 90% of its dark olive green paint with numerous scratches, some stains and handling marks. Brass plate with SN and “OFFICINE VILLAR PEROSA” affixed to the lid. Bbls retain 90% of their smooth gray finish with bores shiny and bright. Magazines are unnumbered and all retain over 90% of their orig smooth blue finish and all appear completely serviceable. Bottom of chest has 9″ crack running from the right hand side of box toward center, not noticeable when box is on display with lid open. This cataloger is unaware of any gunners chests as complete as this one extent. 4-51704-1 JWK89 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1021 Click here to view provenance 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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INCREDIBLY SCARCE VILLAR PEROSA GUNNER’S CHEST WITH PARTS AND TEN MAGAZINES.