**SMOOTH JACKET VICKERS GROUND GUN ON COLT MODEL 1918 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN SIDEPLATE (C&R).

SN A1297. 303 British. 28″ bbl. Standard issue Vickers ground gun marked “VAC” with broad arrow proofs in several locations. Right sideplate marked “7.9MM 2.344″” over British nitro proofs rated at 18 tons per square inch. Standard configuration with smooth jacket, brass feed block marked “MA 40” with board arrow proof indicating block was Australian manufactured. Registered SN at top rear of water jacket. Also marked “V6551 VAC”. Rear sight marked “.303 IN MK VIII Z”. Rear top cover latch marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof as is cross bolt. Cross bolt also marked “44”. Backplate also marked with broad arrow proof. Oil brush caps marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. About 60% blued finish thinning to gray on sideplates and backplate. Remains of white paint where sideplates meet trunnion. Water jacket retains 80% coverage of a green paint over white with white showing through with scratches in places. Filler and drain plugs present. Threaded brass steam exhaust plug retains 40% of a green painted finish. Bore is very good with strong rifling, some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wooden hand grips have handling marks and some gouges but are still completely serviceable. The fact that this gun has some indications of use would tend to support that it’s a good shooter. The fact that it’s a C&R sideplate enhances its appeal. 4-51743 JWK25 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1043

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
	1043	$11,500.00	SMOOTH JACKET VICKERS GROUND GUN ON COLT MODEL 1918 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN SIDEPLATE (C&R). SN A1297. 303 British. 28″ bbl. Standard issue Vickers ground gun marked “VAC” with broad arrow proofs in several locations. Right sideplate marked “7.9MM 2.344″” over British nitro proofs rated at 18 tons per square inch. Standard configuration with smooth jacket, brass feed block marked “MA 40” with board arrow proof indicating block was Australian manufactured. Registered SN at top rear of water jacket. Also marked “V6551 VAC”. Rear sight marked “.303 IN MK VIII Z”. Rear top cover latch marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof as is cross bolt. Cross bolt also marked “44”. Backplate also marked with broad arrow proof. Oil brush caps marked “VAC” with broad arrow proof. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good. About 60% blued finish thinning to gray on sideplates and backplate. Remains of white paint where sideplates meet trunnion. Water jacket retains 80% coverage of a green paint over white with white showing through with scratches in places. Filler and drain plugs present. Threaded brass steam exhaust plug retains 40% of a green painted finish. Bore is very good with strong rifling, some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wooden hand grips have handling marks and some gouges but are still completely serviceable. The fact that this gun has some indications of use would tend to support that it’s a good shooter. The fact that it’s a C&R sideplate enhances its appeal. 4-51743 JWK25 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1043 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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**SMOOTH JACKET VICKERS GROUND GUN ON COLT MODEL 1918 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN SIDEPLATE (C&R).