**COLT BROWNING AIRCRAFT .30 CAL MACHINE GUN MG 40 AS REGISTERED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 115993. Cal. 30-06, bbl 25-1/2″. This Colt aircraft Browning machine gun retains its original receiver top plate to the rear of the top cover. Left side plate marked “COLT AC MG”/”30 CAL.”. Right sight plate marked “REMFG. BY”/”MARANA ARMS MFG.”/”MARANA, ARIZONA, U.S.A.”. Bottom plate marked “MARANA ARMS MFG.”/”MDL. H.”/”SERIAL NO. II”. Cocking handle not present but these are readily available from parts vendors. Firing trigger is an aluminum bar which pivots below the buffer assembly. Gun is currently set up to feed from left to right. Bolt operates smoothly within receiver and firing pin strike is strong. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent with over 95% of gray/blue finish remaining with loss of finish along high edges and on top of rivet of top cover. Bolt is in the white as is extractor. Firing actuator is non-anodized aluminum. Bottom of trunnion inside sideplates shows some evidence of welding. Bbl has an excellent bright bore. Bolt face is likewise in extremely clean condition. These fast firing aircraft machine guns pack a lot of firepower and this one would no doubt be an impressive shooter on any range. 4-51726 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2031

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
	2031	$12,980.00	COLT BROWNING AIRCRAFT .30 CAL MACHINE GUN MG 40 AS REGISTERED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 115993. Cal. 30-06, bbl 25-1/2″. This Colt aircraft Browning machine gun retains its original receiver top plate to the rear of the top cover. Left side plate marked “COLT AC MG”/”30 CAL.”. Right sight plate marked “REMFG. BY”/”MARANA ARMS MFG.”/”MARANA, ARIZONA, U.S.A.”. Bottom plate marked “MARANA ARMS MFG.”/”MDL. H.”/”SERIAL NO. II”. Cocking handle not present but these are readily available from parts vendors. Firing trigger is an aluminum bar which pivots below the buffer assembly. Gun is currently set up to feed from left to right. Bolt operates smoothly within receiver and firing pin strike is strong. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent with over 95% of gray/blue finish remaining with loss of finish along high edges and on top of rivet of top cover. Bolt is in the white as is extractor. Firing actuator is non-anodized aluminum. Bottom of trunnion inside sideplates shows some evidence of welding. Bbl has an excellent bright bore. Bolt face is likewise in extremely clean condition. These fast firing aircraft machine guns pack a lot of firepower and this one would no doubt be an impressive shooter on any range. 4-51726 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2031 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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**COLT BROWNING AIRCRAFT .30 CAL MACHINE GUN MG 40 AS REGISTERED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).