**CZECH ZB-26 AS MANUFACTURED BY BRNO (C&R).

SN 2064L. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This beautifully crafted and finished ZB-26 was manufactured by BRNO in 1936 and retains Czech crest on top of receiver and includes one 20 round magazine. Bolt is SN 3963 and does not match. Bolt is also electropenciled 523 visible through magazine well. Bbl matches gun SN. Marked on right side of receiver “KULOMET VZ.26.”. Fit and finish of metal parts is outstanding high quality. Stock rest and bipod legs deploy properly. 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 near excellent as refinished. Bolt retention latch is a plum color. Left side of receiver has evidence of slight pitting under finish as well as a somewhat mottled effect, probably from touch up cold blue. Green verdigris in area of gas port. Wooden carrying handle has some significant chips, dents and handling marks but is still serviceable. Hand grip likewise has some fairly deep scars and bruises as well as several gouges at base but it is still serviceable. Buttstock has some handling marks and several gouges and appears to have been sanded and refinished at one point. Buttplate retains over 90% of its finish over some slight pitting and some areas of plum discoloration. Magazine extremely fine with over 90% of its finish remaining. Bore is fair to good with significant pitting in grooves. Bolt face is good with evidence of pitting on face and around edges. Despite its being refinished this is an extremely finely made and highly desirable machine gun manufactured at a time when quality was a source of pride. 4-51784 JWK44 (22,000-28,000) – Lot 1061

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
	1061	$18,400.00	CZECH ZB-26 AS MANUFACTURED BY BRNO (C&R). SN 2064L. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This beautifully crafted and finished ZB-26 was manufactured by BRNO in 1936 and retains Czech crest on top of receiver and includes one 20 round magazine. Bolt is SN 3963 and does not match. Bolt is also electropenciled 523 visible through magazine well. Bbl matches gun SN. Marked on right side of receiver “KULOMET VZ.26.”. Fit and finish of metal parts is outstanding high quality. Stock rest and bipod legs deploy properly. 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 near excellent as refinished. Bolt retention latch is a plum color. Left side of receiver has evidence of slight pitting under finish as well as a somewhat mottled effect, probably from touch up cold blue. Green verdigris in area of gas port. Wooden carrying handle has some significant chips, dents and handling marks but is still serviceable. Hand grip likewise has some fairly deep scars and bruises as well as several gouges at base but it is still serviceable. Buttstock has some handling marks and several gouges and appears to have been sanded and refinished at one point. Buttplate retains over 90% of its finish over some slight pitting and some areas of plum discoloration. Magazine extremely fine with over 90% of its finish remaining. Bore is fair to good with significant pitting in grooves. Bolt face is good with evidence of pitting on face and around edges. Despite its being refinished this is an extremely finely made and highly desirable machine gun manufactured at a time when quality was a source of pride. 4-51784 JWK44 (22,000-28,000) – Lot 1061 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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**CZECH ZB-26 AS MANUFACTURED BY BRNO (C&R).