**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE RUSSIAN SIMONOV AVS-36 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 287. 7.62 X 54R Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This exceedingly scarce early Russian automatic rifle has two Cyrillic letter prefix to SN that is not included on BATF paperwork. Bolt, stock and receiver SNs all match. Magazine SN does not match and magazine has “SA” within a square marking on right side indication that at one time magazine was taken into Finnish service. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1939 at Tula Arsenal. Stock has “CCCP” cartouche on right side. Although provision is on bbl for a folding bayonet no bayonet is present. Cleaning rod is present. This weapon displays a quality fit and finish consistent with pre-WWII production. These arms were not made into the 1940s and this example may be one of the last produced. 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 extremely fine with over 90% lustrous blue finish remaining on metal surfaces with exception of bolt and cleaning rod which are in the white as is proper. What loss of finish there is it at high points particularly at rear of receiver and in spots along top of receiver where finish is thinning, and some spots of old corrosion and cleaned pitting. Stock has numerous light bruises and dings together with some scratches but still presents well with its dark brown color. Magazine has finish consistent with rest of arm, about 80% finish fading and thinning where magazine makes contact with magazine well. Bore has shiny lands with pitting in grooves. Bolt face is very good although brown from use of corrosive ammunition. Examples of this weapon are exceedingly scarce and this ones condition only enhances its premier collectability. 4-51770 JWK55 (16,000-22,000) – Lot 1064

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
	1064	$19,550.00	EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE RUSSIAN SIMONOV AVS-36 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 287. 7.62 X 54R Cal. 26-1/2″ bbl with flash hider. This exceedingly scarce early Russian automatic rifle has two Cyrillic letter prefix to SN that is not included on BATF paperwork. Bolt, stock and receiver SNs all match. Magazine SN does not match and magazine has “SA” within a square marking on right side indication that at one time magazine was taken into Finnish service. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1939 at Tula Arsenal. Stock has “CCCP” cartouche on right side. Although provision is on bbl for a folding bayonet no bayonet is present. Cleaning rod is present. This weapon displays a quality fit and finish consistent with pre-WWII production. These arms were not made into the 1940s and this example may be one of the last produced. 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 extremely fine with over 90% lustrous blue finish remaining on metal surfaces with exception of bolt and cleaning rod which are in the white as is proper. What loss of finish there is it at high points particularly at rear of receiver and in spots along top of receiver where finish is thinning, and some spots of old corrosion and cleaned pitting. Stock has numerous light bruises and dings together with some scratches but still presents well with its dark brown color. Magazine has finish consistent with rest of arm, about 80% finish fading and thinning where magazine makes contact with magazine well. Bore has shiny lands with pitting in grooves. Bolt face is very good although brown from use of corrosive ammunition. Examples of this weapon are exceedingly scarce and this ones condition only enhances its premier collectability. 4-51770 JWK55 (16,000-22,000) – Lot 1064 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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**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE RUSSIAN SIMONOV AVS-36 MACHINE GUN (C&R).