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1015
$6,900.00

***FN MODEL D MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN AL327. Cal. 30-06. Bbl length 24″ with flash hider. Includes one magazine, bi-pod and web sling. The FN Model D was essentially a copy of the Browning automatic rifle design with the relocation of the bi-pod to the gas cyl and the addition of a hand grip assembly, magazine well and ejection port covers. This weapon has wooden forearm, buttstock, hand grip and carrying handle. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Passes function test and appears fully functional. It is marked as made in Belgium and has British Nitro proofs throughout. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with over 90% coverage black finish over metal parts. Bi-pod has significant loss of finish to the bottom of the legs as well as loss of finish to the high areas. Charging handle shows loss of finish where it is gripped by the hand as well as in the recesses and the high ridge points. Wooden forend has gouges and bruises from the bi-pod as well as a gouge on the left side. It is also darker in the checkering probably due to being gripped by a grimy hand. Buttstock has a longitudinal crack of about 2″ on the right side and 2-1/2″ on the left side otherwise buttstock and hand grip show some handling marks and bruises as does the carrying handle. Sling is extremely fine and serviceable. Buttplate shows significant loss of finish. Butt shoulder rest retains more, about 80%. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face and bolt also excellent. Magazine finish is excellent with over 90% coverage. This weapon, although it looks used, is in fine shooting condition and of a design which is sure to be popular. 4-42526 JK115 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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