**JAPANESE TYPE 92 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

**JAPANESE TYPE 92 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 24005. Cal. 7.7mm Japanese. 30″ bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi Seisakusho, Tokyo in July 1941. Accessories include orig tripod, optical sight with pebble canvas case, spare bolt and firing pin, 1 box 15 rnds Norma ammo, 16 feed strips with ammo in orig boxes, and 1 set RCBS 7.7mm Japanese reloading dies. Also includes modern made transit chest. Tripod is dated September 1942 and number does not match gun. Feed cover number does not match gun. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod traverses and elevates freely and smoothly. Handles move up and down properly as does the rear peep sight. However, windage mechanism is stuck. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish is 70% a little more on the receiver and less on the top cover. Top cover retains orig oil filler cap and oil brush is in good serviceable condition. Some light pitting and corrosion on top cover as well as both sides of receiver and on charging handle. Cooling fins of bbl retain more finish. Overall gun has brown patina. Brass cover which would normally cover optical sight base is not present. Feed shuttle also shows surface corrosion but may clean up. Bore is dark in the grooves with shiny lans. Proper wooden handles do not match in color and are smooth. Spare bolt and firing pin are in excellent condition, has type 96 optical sight and optics are clear. Adjustment knobs move freely. Rubber eye cup is present but loose. Optical sight case is in fine condition with some brassing on the bottom. Leather retaining strap and buckle broken off and not present. Consignor states orig ammo on feed strips should not be fired in this arm. Tripod is of a light green color. Coverage is 98% except for adjustment wheel and locking parts which are unpainted bare metal and show some browning from surface corrosion. Overall the tripod is in excellent condition and very attractive. This gun would make a welcome addition to any Japanese firearms collection. 4-37895 JWK48 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1001	$23,000.00	JAPANESE TYPE 92 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 24005. Cal. 7.7mm Japanese. 30″ bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi Seisakusho, Tokyo in July 1941. Accessories include orig tripod, optical sight with pebble canvas case, spare bolt and firing pin, 1 box 15 rnds Norma ammo, 16 feed strips with ammo in orig boxes, and 1 set RCBS 7.7mm Japanese reloading dies. Also includes modern made transit chest. Tripod is dated September 1942 and number does not match gun. Feed cover number does not match gun. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod traverses and elevates freely and smoothly. Handles move up and down properly as does the rear peep sight. However, windage mechanism is stuck. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish is 70% a little more on the receiver and less on the top cover. Top cover retains orig oil filler cap and oil brush is in good serviceable condition. Some light pitting and corrosion on top cover as well as both sides of receiver and on charging handle. Cooling fins of bbl retain more finish. Overall gun has brown patina. Brass cover which would normally cover optical sight base is not present. Feed shuttle also shows surface corrosion but may clean up. Bore is dark in the grooves with shiny lans. Proper wooden handles do not match in color and are smooth. Spare bolt and firing pin are in excellent condition, has type 96 optical sight and optics are clear. Adjustment knobs move freely. Rubber eye cup is present but loose. Optical sight case is in fine condition with some brassing on the bottom. Leather retaining strap and buckle broken off and not present. Consignor states orig ammo on feed strips should not be fired in this arm. Tripod is of a light green color. Coverage is 98% except for adjustment wheel and locking parts which are unpainted bare metal and show some browning from surface corrosion. Overall the tripod is in excellent condition and very attractive. This gun would make a welcome addition to any Japanese firearms collection. 4-37895 JWK48 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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