**OUTSTANDING LOW SN BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN BY WESTINGHOUSE (C&R).

SN 23. Cal. 30-06, bbl 24″. This is a scarce and extremely sought after early Browning machine gun manufactured by N.E. Westinghouse Co. Marked with SN and manufacture’s marking on right receiver plate and with a large “Z” on top of the brass trunnion. Bolt unmarked on the top flat but does have drawing number on the bottom. Top cover latch has the small knurled crosshatching. Attractive brown Bakelite grips on the handgrip. Original cork, brass chain, water fill and drain plugs are intact and present. Included in this lot is an original model of 1918 tripod manufactured by “NELSON BLOWER & FURNACE CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. SN54158”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Tripod traverse and elevation functions properly as well. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance approaching excellent with deep lustrous blue on top cover fading to brown on sideplates. Brass trunnion has only some slight wear marks across the feedway. Exterior of brass trunnion and brass nose cap have a coat of black paint which slightly oversprays onto the bluing of the water jacket. The color matches extremely well and some of the black enamel is also on the forward side of the sideplates. The cork, chain, water filler and drain caps are in extremely fine condition. Bottom brass trunnion still shiny within the recessed areas of the sideplates. Original floor plate and tripod mounting hardware in fine, clean condition. Bottom plate/tripod attachment bracket on the bottom receiver has never been removed and screws have been staked in place. Hand grip assembly has a gray/blue finish and may be a replacement but it has extremely attractive dark brown grip panels which are in extremely fine condition. Bore could use a cleaning but has strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains 80% of its olive green paint 4-51698 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 2005

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2005	$37,950.00	OUTSTANDING LOW SN BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN BY WESTINGHOUSE (C&R). SN 23. Cal. 30-06, bbl 24″. This is a scarce and extremely sought after early Browning machine gun manufactured by N.E. Westinghouse Co. Marked with SN and manufacture’s marking on right receiver plate and with a large “Z” on top of the brass trunnion. Bolt unmarked on the top flat but does have drawing number on the bottom. Top cover latch has the small knurled crosshatching. Attractive brown Bakelite grips on the handgrip. Original cork, brass chain, water fill and drain plugs are intact and present. Included in this lot is an original model of 1918 tripod manufactured by “NELSON BLOWER & FURNACE CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. SN54158”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Tripod traverse and elevation functions properly as well. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance approaching excellent with deep lustrous blue on top cover fading to brown on sideplates. Brass trunnion has only some slight wear marks across the feedway. Exterior of brass trunnion and brass nose cap have a coat of black paint which slightly oversprays onto the bluing of the water jacket. The color matches extremely well and some of the black enamel is also on the forward side of the sideplates. The cork, chain, water filler and drain caps are in extremely fine condition. Bottom brass trunnion still shiny within the recessed areas of the sideplates. Original floor plate and tripod mounting hardware in fine, clean condition. Bottom plate/tripod attachment bracket on the bottom receiver has never been removed and screws have been staked in place. Hand grip assembly has a gray/blue finish and may be a replacement but it has extremely attractive dark brown grip panels which are in extremely fine condition. Bore could use a cleaning but has strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains 80% of its olive green paint 4-51698 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 2005 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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**OUTSTANDING LOW SN BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN BY WESTINGHOUSE (C&R).