**US NAVY SAVAGE LEWIS MODEL OF 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 19805. 30-06 Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl. This Savage made Lewis includes an orig “SAC” marked bipod assembly. Gun is marked on rear of receiver forward of rear sight “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “.30 U.S. GOV’T.” There is also a tiny proof mark “u” / “17” marked on top of receiver where pan fastens “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “CAL .30 MODEL OF 1917″ / ” U.S. No. 1537″ / “INSP H.G.D.” with anchor proof mark and “U” / “8”. Right side of receiver marked “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “No 15809”. Patent marks on right side of receiver below ejection port and on back of buttplate. Includes two standard US 47 round 30-06 pan magazines marked “PAT. MAR.21, 1903-OCT. 22, 1912” / “30.US”. No bipod assembly present. 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 to fine with 40% finish remaining thinning to gray patina on receiver with more finish remaining on shroud near muzzle and on stock hardware. Wooden buttstock and grips have some light bruises, gouges and handling marks but are completely solid and serviceable. Pan magazines retain about 50% smooth finish turning to patina with some scratches, dings and scattered corrosion. Bipod retains most of its orig black enamel paint with about 30% pitting throughout and an area of about 3″ bare metal on one leg. This is an extremely rare accessory. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight pitting in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Mechanism is very smooth and it is likely this gun is a very good shooter. 4-51731 JWK36 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1050

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
	1050	$23,575.00	US NAVY SAVAGE LEWIS MODEL OF 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 19805. 30-06 Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl. This Savage made Lewis includes an orig “SAC” marked bipod assembly. Gun is marked on rear of receiver forward of rear sight “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “.30 U.S. GOV’T.” There is also a tiny proof mark “u” / “17” marked on top of receiver where pan fastens “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “CAL .30 MODEL OF 1917″ / ” U.S. No. 1537″ / “INSP H.G.D.” with anchor proof mark and “U” / “8”. Right side of receiver marked “LEWIS MACHINE GUN” / “MFG. BY SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. NY. U.S.A.” / “No 15809”. Patent marks on right side of receiver below ejection port and on back of buttplate. Includes two standard US 47 round 30-06 pan magazines marked “PAT. MAR.21, 1903-OCT. 22, 1912” / “30.US”. No bipod assembly present. 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 to fine with 40% finish remaining thinning to gray patina on receiver with more finish remaining on shroud near muzzle and on stock hardware. Wooden buttstock and grips have some light bruises, gouges and handling marks but are completely solid and serviceable. Pan magazines retain about 50% smooth finish turning to patina with some scratches, dings and scattered corrosion. Bipod retains most of its orig black enamel paint with about 30% pitting throughout and an area of about 3″ bare metal on one leg. This is an extremely rare accessory. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight pitting in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Mechanism is very smooth and it is likely this gun is a very good shooter. 4-51731 JWK36 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1050 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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**US NAVY SAVAGE LEWIS MODEL OF 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R).