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1003
$21,275.00

**EARLY M60 MACHINE GUN BY ROCK ISLAND ARMORY.(FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 10038. Cal .308. 26-1/2″ bbl. with flash hider. Model M60 manufactured by Rock Island Armory with Maremont Corp. trunion. Firing mechanism operates stiffly by hand, which is normal. This weapon passes function check, and appears fully functional. This is an early Rock Island Armory gun, 38th one made. Accompanied by a green canvas U.S. transport case dated 1967. CONDITION: Overall finish is excellent with gray Parkerized bluing overall. There is 1″ of weld on both sides of receiver just below top cover hinge pin. This is normal on the early “RIA guns. Receiver below this weld is marked “RIA” while top of bbl forward of this weld is marked “SACO-LOWELL N.E. DIV Maremont Corp. U.S.” Top cover has a number of dents, particularly on right side, but re-enameled finish is good. Charging handle bar has a slight bow as is often observed. This weapon shows some evidence of firing, with some wear to the finish on the feed tray ramp on the left side. Excellent bright bore. This weapon in this condition would make a very handsome, and a great addition to a U.S. Military firearms collection. 4-37562 JWK9 (20,000-30,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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