**LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R).

SN A740. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun comes with clamp on bipod and broad arrow proof marked shroud mounted carrying handle marked “GUN.LEWIS..303.” Gun itself with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 74912 to A740. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud has orig struck through SN. Pan recess has orig struck through SN and double struck new SN with broad arrow proof mark. Hand grip also has British and broad arrow proof marks. Stock has British and broad arrow proof marks on receiver hardware but brass disk inside of stock is SN A619. Included are two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock and marked with a broad arrow as well as “P&P”. Non matching bolt number is struck through and arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun 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 about 80% with bulk of finish being on side of receiver. Trigger guard and grip worn to a green patina. Shroud retains 70% of its finish thinning with some small dings. Riveted sling mount on shroud retains more of a dark blue finish with some scale pitting on left side. Bipod legs fading to a brown patina. Carrying handle likewise fading to a brown patina with orig leather covering metal hardware loop. Wooden handle has some nicks and a chip or two but still very solid and serviceable. Buttstock and handle likewise have some dings and chips as well as an expertly repaired chip replacement at heel of buttstock where it meets buttplate. Pan magazines are marked for “MK VI & VII”. Both retain about 10% of their orig finish in recessed areas, the rest gray metal with some spots of corrosion. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting near muzzle. Bolt face is fine with crisp edges. This is a fine collectable Lewis gun with its orig carrying handle to aid in transporting it from place to place. 4-51742 JWK38 (11,000-15,000) – Lot 1048

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
	1048	$19,550.00	LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R). SN A740. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun comes with clamp on bipod and broad arrow proof marked shroud mounted carrying handle marked “GUN.LEWIS..303.” Gun itself with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 74912 to A740. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud has orig struck through SN. Pan recess has orig struck through SN and double struck new SN with broad arrow proof mark. Hand grip also has British and broad arrow proof marks. Stock has British and broad arrow proof marks on receiver hardware but brass disk inside of stock is SN A619. Included are two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock and marked with a broad arrow as well as “P&P”. Non matching bolt number is struck through and arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun 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 about 80% with bulk of finish being on side of receiver. Trigger guard and grip worn to a green patina. Shroud retains 70% of its finish thinning with some small dings. Riveted sling mount on shroud retains more of a dark blue finish with some scale pitting on left side. Bipod legs fading to a brown patina. Carrying handle likewise fading to a brown patina with orig leather covering metal hardware loop. Wooden handle has some nicks and a chip or two but still very solid and serviceable. Buttstock and handle likewise have some dings and chips as well as an expertly repaired chip replacement at heel of buttstock where it meets buttplate. Pan magazines are marked for “MK VI & VII”. Both retain about 10% of their orig finish in recessed areas, the rest gray metal with some spots of corrosion. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting near muzzle. Bolt face is fine with crisp edges. This is a fine collectable Lewis gun with its orig carrying handle to aid in transporting it from place to place. 4-51742 JWK38 (11,000-15,000) – Lot 1048 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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**LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R).