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

**JAPANESE TYPE 92 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (AKA JAPANESE LEWIS) WITH BIPOD (C&R). SN 9140 TOYO. Cal. .303 British. 24″ bbl. Manufactured in 1943 by Toyokanen Navel Arsenal. Characters to rear of drum translate to “92 Type 7.7mm Modification 1” “Shown 10-8 year”. These markings normally are surrounded by an oval cartouche. This gun is equipped with several British-made parts; notably the drum advancing mechanism, rear sight assembly, the cocking handle, the bolt,the bipod and the shoulder stock. Accessories include the three British .303 pan-type magazines which are of the standard type marked “303 MK VI & VII”, & the web pan magazine carrying case. The British-made 47 rnd drums are commonly found on Japanese Lewis guns. The Japanese Navy adopted the .303 British round as their own 7.7 Japanese rimmed cartridge. Do not confuse this with the 7.7 Jap round fired out of the Type 99 rifles. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when functioned by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Pan magazines fit properly. This gun is pretty much of mismatched parts. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is excellent as refinished. There are obvious places where pitting and gouges have been blued over. The drum advancing mechanism has not been refinished, however, but is in good condition. The wood of the butt stock & grip shows numerous gouges & dings but are completely solid & serviceable. Bore has crisp, strong rifling but is dark. Bolt face is extremely fine. Internals and mag advancing mechanism are also in very good condition. This is a pretty good example of a Lewis that you can take out and shoot and not worry about it. 4-45008 JWK24 (7,500-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2624	$8,050.00	JAPANESE TYPE 92 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (AKA JAPANESE LEWIS) WITH BIPOD (C&R). SN 9140 TOYO. Cal. .303 British. 24″ bbl. Manufactured in 1943 by Toyokanen Navel Arsenal. Characters to rear of drum translate to “92 Type 7.7mm Modification 1” “Shown 10-8 year”. These markings normally are surrounded by an oval cartouche. This gun is equipped with several British-made parts; notably the drum advancing mechanism, rear sight assembly, the cocking handle, the bolt,the bipod and the shoulder stock. Accessories include the three British .303 pan-type magazines which are of the standard type marked “303 MK VI & VII”, & the web pan magazine carrying case. The British-made 47 rnd drums are commonly found on Japanese Lewis guns. The Japanese Navy adopted the .303 British round as their own 7.7 Japanese rimmed cartridge. Do not confuse this with the 7.7 Jap round fired out of the Type 99 rifles. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when functioned by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Pan magazines fit properly. This gun is pretty much of mismatched parts. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is excellent as refinished. There are obvious places where pitting and gouges have been blued over. The drum advancing mechanism has not been refinished, however, but is in good condition. The wood of the butt stock & grip shows numerous gouges & dings but are completely solid & serviceable. Bore has crisp, strong rifling but is dark. Bolt face is extremely fine. Internals and mag advancing mechanism are also in very good condition. This is a pretty good example of a Lewis that you can take out and shoot and not worry about it. 4-45008 JWK24 (7,500-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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