2027

$12,650.00

**SMOOTH JACKET WWII VICKERS MACHINE GUN ON FAKTS SIDE PLATE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 2736. Cal 303, bbl 28-1/2″. This Vickers was manufactured by Fred Kaase using one of his own manufactured transferable side plates and a 1941 dated Australian Vickers kit. Most parts are marked “MA 41”. The Fusee cover is marked on the top “DP” indicating it was relegated for drill purpose use at some time in the past. Muzzle assembly is of the armored type. Drain plug and water fill plug are present but steam release brass cap and chain not present. 303 feed block is brass and marked “MA”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Lock does not hold tension or cork. Othewise, this weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as refinished. 97%+ dark blue refinish on side plates, Fuzee cover, top cover and back plate. Water jacket is repainted green. Muzzle could use a good cleaning but has good blue coverage. Lock is dated 1936 and is SN JZ5147. Bolt face is clean around the firing pin and cannelure guides with some pitting in the area near the top of the Gibbs spring. Bore is shiny with strong rifling and some slight pitting. The Vickers gun is a great shooting platform adaptable to fire several different cartridges including 7.62 Russian. No doubt this will make a fine addition to a shooting enthusiasts collection. 4-51744 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2027

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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