**RARE RUSSIAN SG 43 GORYUNOV MACHINE GUN ON WHEELED MOUNT (C&R).

SN YB80. 7.62 x 54 R. 24″ bbl. This Russian SG 43 machine gun comes on its desert tan painted wheeled mount. SN has Cyrillic letter prefix . Bbl SN does not match receiver nor does bolt SN match receiver however backplate and top plate SN do match receiver. The Goryunov is unusual in that it cocks by pulling bottom handle below backplate and fires from an open bolt with bolt remaining in rear position until firing is actuated. This design aided in the cooling of bbl as it allowed air into chamber while bolt is in rear position. SG 43 did not see service until the very end of WWII but it quickly replaced the Maxim guns in service thereafter due to its increased portability and accuracy due in some part to its long sight radius. Since it used the same belts and ammunition as the 1910 Russian Maxim gun troops were able to use ammunition stores on hand. 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 with about 40% blue remaining, thinning evenly to a pleasing gray patina. This weapon has certainly seen some use but internal mechanism is clean and smooth, although there are numerous handling marks and nicks in finish this does not seem in any way to impair function. There is some evidence of green verdigris and corrosion at gas port but feedway is clean and bright. Wooden carrying handle has some handling marks and chips but is completely serviceable as are hand grips and charging handle. Oiler caps and brushes present. Muzzle flash hider is rather crudely welded together but this is no surprise and does not seem to affect its function. Bore is shiny and bright with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine and clean. This is a seldom seen and by all accounts fine shooting machine gun in a highly effective design. This is a rare opportunity to own a scarce Russian machine gun. 4-51687 JWK33 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1045

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
	1045	$51,750.00	RARE RUSSIAN SG 43 GORYUNOV MACHINE GUN ON WHEELED MOUNT (C&R). SN YB80. 7.62 x 54 R. 24″ bbl. This Russian SG 43 machine gun comes on its desert tan painted wheeled mount. SN has Cyrillic letter prefix . Bbl SN does not match receiver nor does bolt SN match receiver however backplate and top plate SN do match receiver. The Goryunov is unusual in that it cocks by pulling bottom handle below backplate and fires from an open bolt with bolt remaining in rear position until firing is actuated. This design aided in the cooling of bbl as it allowed air into chamber while bolt is in rear position. SG 43 did not see service until the very end of WWII but it quickly replaced the Maxim guns in service thereafter due to its increased portability and accuracy due in some part to its long sight radius. Since it used the same belts and ammunition as the 1910 Russian Maxim gun troops were able to use ammunition stores on hand. 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 with about 40% blue remaining, thinning evenly to a pleasing gray patina. This weapon has certainly seen some use but internal mechanism is clean and smooth, although there are numerous handling marks and nicks in finish this does not seem in any way to impair function. There is some evidence of green verdigris and corrosion at gas port but feedway is clean and bright. Wooden carrying handle has some handling marks and chips but is completely serviceable as are hand grips and charging handle. Oiler caps and brushes present. Muzzle flash hider is rather crudely welded together but this is no surprise and does not seem to affect its function. Bore is shiny and bright with some darkness in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine and clean. This is a seldom seen and by all accounts fine shooting machine gun in a highly effective design. This is a rare opportunity to own a scarce Russian machine gun. 4-51687 JWK33 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1045 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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**RARE RUSSIAN SG 43 GORYUNOV MACHINE GUN ON WHEELED MOUNT (C&R).