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

SN A667. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun is marked with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 8226 to A667. 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.” Also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud and pan recess have orig struck through SN and current number. Included on this arm is a clamp on bipod with broad arrow proof, clamp on front anti aircraft sight and two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock. Bolt is arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. 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 good to very good with about 50% finish remaining on metal parts thinning to gray patina with areas of bare metal.There is a 1/2″ ding to shroud at 10 o’clock position. Wooden stock has a floating 1″ x 1/2″ chip at right side base where it meets receiver hardwood. On other side of stock there is a corresponding size chip out of stock. There is also a small approximately 1/2″ chip out of top of stock where it meets receiver hardware. Stock retention screw has been replaces with a round head aluminum screw. Another floating wood chip at top left of stock where it meets receiver. There is also evidence of liquid wood being applied in these areas where chips have come off. Wooden hand grip is in very good condition with some bruises and handling marks. Pans retain about 70% of their finish worn to bare metal at high points, marked with British broad arrow proofs. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting in grooves. Bolt face extremely fine. A good solid example of Lewis machine gun with an extremely fine bore makes this a very collectable gun. 4-51736 JWK37 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 1049

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
	1049	$16,100.00	LEWIS MODEL 1914 BY BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LTD.(C&R). SN A667. 303 British. 28″ bbl. This Lewis gun is marked with broad arrow proofs and is an arsenal renumber from SN 8226 to A667. 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.” Also displays British proof marks with broad arrow. Top of shroud and pan recess have orig struck through SN and current number. Included on this arm is a clamp on bipod with broad arrow proof, clamp on front anti aircraft sight and two 47 round pan magazines marked with broad arrow and British proofs. Oiler is present in buttstock. Bolt is arsenal renumbered to match rest of gun. 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 good to very good with about 50% finish remaining on metal parts thinning to gray patina with areas of bare metal.There is a 1/2″ ding to shroud at 10 o’clock position. Wooden stock has a floating 1″ x 1/2″ chip at right side base where it meets receiver hardwood. On other side of stock there is a corresponding size chip out of stock. There is also a small approximately 1/2″ chip out of top of stock where it meets receiver hardware. Stock retention screw has been replaces with a round head aluminum screw. Another floating wood chip at top left of stock where it meets receiver. There is also evidence of liquid wood being applied in these areas where chips have come off. Wooden hand grip is in very good condition with some bruises and handling marks. Pans retain about 70% of their finish worn to bare metal at high points, marked with British broad arrow proofs. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting in grooves. Bolt face extremely fine. A good solid example of Lewis machine gun with an extremely fine bore makes this a very collectable gun. 4-51736 JWK37 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 1049 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).