**BRITISH MK II .303 BROWNING AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R).

**BRITISH MK II .303 BROWNING AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R). SN BY11706/B. Cal. .303. 24-1/2” bbl. Manufacturer unknown with British proof marks, unknown year of manufacture, all orig and vintage, currently configured to feed from left to right, but this gun is capable of being set up to feed & fire from either direction. The “/B” in the Serial Number is indicative of the gun being the right side of the twin mount aircraft gun. A very fast firing gun in .303 British with aluminum charging handle, very nice wooden handgrip, set up for aircraft mounting, but still will be suitable for ground use. Trigger mechanism makes it very distinctive and a scarce and interesting example. PROVENANCE: A. William Vallerand Collection. CONDITION: The overall appearance and finish retains 85+% of its deep, blue over the receiver and bbl shroud with considerably less on the muzzle booster section. Some dings in the cooling rings on one side thinning to a gray patina, and the retaining pin on the muzzle has been replaced with a cotter pin. Slightly pitted and worn bore, not uncommon for these fast firing guns. Bolt face appears to be in excellent condition and the bolt overall is fine to very fine condition. Not much appreciable wear on the feed tray, still has grease in the top cover. Handle is wood, with a couple of gouges and dings. The hardware has red paint over it, which looks to be vintage and the firing mechanism operates well when cycled by hand and passes function check. 4-39878 JWK207 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1010	$0.00	BRITISH MK II .303 BROWNING AIRCRAFT GUN (C&R). SN BY11706/B. Cal. .303. 24-1/2” bbl. Manufacturer unknown with British proof marks, unknown year of manufacture, all orig and vintage, currently configured to feed from left to right, but this gun is capable of being set up to feed & fire from either direction. The “/B” in the Serial Number is indicative of the gun being the right side of the twin mount aircraft gun. A very fast firing gun in .303 British with aluminum charging handle, very nice wooden handgrip, set up for aircraft mounting, but still will be suitable for ground use. Trigger mechanism makes it very distinctive and a scarce and interesting example. PROVENANCE: A. William Vallerand Collection. CONDITION: The overall appearance and finish retains 85+% of its deep, blue over the receiver and bbl shroud with considerably less on the muzzle booster section. Some dings in the cooling rings on one side thinning to a gray patina, and the retaining pin on the muzzle has been replaced with a cotter pin. Slightly pitted and worn bore, not uncommon for these fast firing guns. Bolt face appears to be in excellent condition and the bolt overall is fine to very fine condition. Not much appreciable wear on the feed tray, still has grease in the top cover. Handle is wood, with a couple of gouges and dings. The hardware has red paint over it, which looks to be vintage and the firing mechanism operates well when cycled by hand and passes function check. 4-39878 JWK207 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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