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

**JAPANESE TYPE 92 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (AKA JAPANESE LEWIS) (C&R). SN Registered w/ATF under Assy #1883. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 24″ bbl. Manufactured by Aichi Tokei Denki under supervision of Toyokawa Naval Arsenal in 1944 with SN 4233 (This SN can be updated with ATF). Characters forward of drum translate to “Model 1 for large aircraft”, which means probably a multi engined aircraft. Characters to rear of drum translate to “Type 92 7.7mm flexible aircraft machine gun”. These markings normally are surrounded by an oval cartouche. This arm is unusual in that no cartouche is present, probably because it is of late war manufacture. Accessories include one British made 47 rnd drum which is commonly found on Japanese Lewis guns, 1 spare, non Japanese hand grip in fair condition, and 2 rear spider sights. Front sight post is modern fabrication but displays well, and is functional. The other accessory is a German “Music stand” AA tripod with adapter for this arm. Gun mounting bracket appears orig but does not match SN on gun. Firing mechanism moves freely when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Tripod adjustments move freely. Pan magazine fits properly. SN on bbl does not match receiver number. Hand grip has British proof marks. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fairly well used. Bbl and receiver retains 40% blue finish, gray and thin in places. Gas tube was originally painted in black enamel and retains about 70% of this finish. Hand grip has dark brown wood showing only small dings and handling marks. Rear handle is leather covered. Leather is in good serviceable condition, oil cap has “LG” over “VSM” marking. Spider sight on gun is in good condition as is the spare spider sight. Bolt is in the white and is still very serviceable. Pan magazine appropriately marked with white paint on top rear just behind mounting hole to show proper position for mounting. Tripod legs and shaft retain 20% of orig green finish with remainder showing brown surface corrosion. Tripod head retains virtually no finish with Nazi “WaA62” proofmark. Black rubber resting block is not present. Bore is grimy and unclean but with very strong rifling midway through to the muzzle. Interesting and unusual markings on a late war Japanese Lewis together with a very functional shooting platform make this a desirable set-up for the Class 3 collector. 4-37898 JWK47 (8,000-12,000)

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
	1016	$6,325.00	JAPANESE TYPE 92 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (AKA JAPANESE LEWIS) (C&R). SN Registered w/ATF under Assy #1883. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 24″ bbl. Manufactured by Aichi Tokei Denki under supervision of Toyokawa Naval Arsenal in 1944 with SN 4233 (This SN can be updated with ATF). Characters forward of drum translate to “Model 1 for large aircraft”, which means probably a multi engined aircraft. Characters to rear of drum translate to “Type 92 7.7mm flexible aircraft machine gun”. These markings normally are surrounded by an oval cartouche. This arm is unusual in that no cartouche is present, probably because it is of late war manufacture. Accessories include one British made 47 rnd drum which is commonly found on Japanese Lewis guns, 1 spare, non Japanese hand grip in fair condition, and 2 rear spider sights. Front sight post is modern fabrication but displays well, and is functional. The other accessory is a German “Music stand” AA tripod with adapter for this arm. Gun mounting bracket appears orig but does not match SN on gun. Firing mechanism moves freely when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Tripod adjustments move freely. Pan magazine fits properly. SN on bbl does not match receiver number. Hand grip has British proof marks. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fairly well used. Bbl and receiver retains 40% blue finish, gray and thin in places. Gas tube was originally painted in black enamel and retains about 70% of this finish. Hand grip has dark brown wood showing only small dings and handling marks. Rear handle is leather covered. Leather is in good serviceable condition, oil cap has “LG” over “VSM” marking. Spider sight on gun is in good condition as is the spare spider sight. Bolt is in the white and is still very serviceable. Pan magazine appropriately marked with white paint on top rear just behind mounting hole to show proper position for mounting. Tripod legs and shaft retain 20% of orig green finish with remainder showing brown surface corrosion. Tripod head retains virtually no finish with Nazi “WaA62” proofmark. Black rubber resting block is not present. Bore is grimy and unclean but with very strong rifling midway through to the muzzle. Interesting and unusual markings on a late war Japanese Lewis together with a very functional shooting platform make this a desirable set-up for the Class 3 collector. 4-37898 JWK47 (8,000-12,000) 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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