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2032
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$14,375.00
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**BROWNING 1919 A4 MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).SN 4. Cal. 30-06, bbl 24″. This is a standard Browning 1919A4 built on a Marana Arms registered sideplate. It includes a clamp on carrying handle just forward of the flip down front sight. Bolt is unmarked. Bolt hole open safety bracket is not present on right side of receiver. Rear sight bracket is bolted on with non-standard bolts but still looks appropriate even though holes have been drilled in a different position on left sideplate. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 85% of a military gray finish remaining on the metal parts. There is a prominent weld seam on the right sideplate just above the cocking handle slot at the rear. There is also an area of weld below the stamped in Marana Arms manufactured marking where the gun SN has been stamped on the right sideplate. Sideplate is also stamped “MARANA ARMS MFG. MOD. H MARANA AZ.” on right sideplate. Below that are the standard Browning machine gun right sideplate markings. Bore has strong rifling, dark in the grooves. Bolt face is dark. This iconic American machine gun would be a good shooter. 4-51738 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 2032
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. |