**VICKERS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN MOD AA1918.

Revised: 9/17/2008

Additional Information: Provenance Ex: Henry Packard White collection.

**VICKERS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN MOD AA1918. SN A-1312. Cal.11mm. This unusual and desirable 11mm aircraft machine gun manufactured by Colt Firearms is one rarely seen. A perforated ventilated bbl shroud takes the place of the traditional water jacket and has several louvers to facilitate cooling. Finish is a deep dark bluing. Utilizes a synchronized firing mechanism typical of aircraft machine guns. Gun is mounted on a wooden black display platform and has a front anti-aircraft sight included. All numbers and nomenclature are marked on steel plate in front of bbl jacket and above the booster. CONDITION: Very Fine. Firearm appears to be all original and consignor tells us it was used by the U.S. military in an experimental capacity. Bbl is clean and rifling is sharp. 4-35201 JZ5 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1004	$17,250.00	Revised: 9/17/2008 Additional Information: Provenance Ex: Henry Packard White collection. VICKERS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN MOD AA1918. SN A-1312. Cal.11mm. This unusual and desirable 11mm aircraft machine gun manufactured by Colt Firearms is one rarely seen. A perforated ventilated bbl shroud takes the place of the traditional water jacket and has several louvers to facilitate cooling. Finish is a deep dark bluing. Utilizes a synchronized firing mechanism typical of aircraft machine guns. Gun is mounted on a wooden black display platform and has a front anti-aircraft sight included. All numbers and nomenclature are marked on steel plate in front of bbl jacket and above the booster. CONDITION: Very Fine. Firearm appears to be all original and consignor tells us it was used by the U.S. military in an experimental capacity. Bbl is clean and rifling is sharp. 4-35201 JZ5 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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