**EXTREMELY RARE AND EARLY MG42/59 BY RHEINMETAL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

Revised: 9/17/2012

Additional Information: This MG42/59 was imported by Cadillac Gage. Consignor acquired this gun directly from the i9mporter and is the second owner. This specimen was used to boresight vehicle turnets at Cadillac Gage and is factory correct in caliber 7.62 X 51 (.308) using M13 disintegrating links.

**EXTREMELY RARE AND EARLY MG42/59 BY RHEINMETAL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 61-00001. Cal. 7.62. Bbl 20″. MG 42/59, registered by Cadillac Gage, is the very earliest 42/59 (note serial number) which was manufactured by Rheinmetal in 1964. This gun, according to the consignor, was used in a fortress mount configuration for test purposes and has seen very little use. Although it is fitted with a standard buffer, consignor states no buttstock has ever been fitted. Appearance of buffer bears this out. Includes a blank firing adapter which screws onto the end of the muzzle in lieu of the normal flash-hider. Also included is the training ammunition adapter for the muzzle, in its original box, with heavy bolt head. This weapon’s muzzle has the booster assembly identical to the WWII muzzle and booster, but the blank firing adapter is of the later configuration. Feed tray has provision to stop the expanded belt from dropping on the right side. No Nazi-marked parts, which is appropriate. Top cover and bbl have assembly numbers appropriate to the era. Bbl is marked “7.62”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance are absolutely excellent with a deep dark gray finish. It is obvious this gun has been fired. There is some carbon buildup in the booster cone and some evidence of past buildup of carbon and removal in the muzzle as well as some brassing along the serrated edges of the muzzle. On the left side of the receiver forward of the factory markings the following has been added in electro-pencil: “RHEINMETAL GmbH/FRG CADILLAC GAGE WARREN, MICH”. Bbl has spots of surface rust throughout the exterior which are brown and consistent with the rest of the color of the bbl. There are marks indicating the bbl was held in a vise, and the bbl collar has been replaced. The bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also excellent. Handgrip is of the hard rubber composite type and is also excellent. This is the first of the MG42/59s and as such, should be of premium interest to collectors. 4-46842 JWK40 (75,000-100,000)

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
	2631	$63,250.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Additional Information: This MG42/59 was imported by Cadillac Gage. Consignor acquired this gun directly from the i9mporter and is the second owner. This specimen was used to boresight vehicle turnets at Cadillac Gage and is factory correct in caliber 7.62 X 51 (.308) using M13 disintegrating links. EXTREMELY RARE AND EARLY MG42/59 BY RHEINMETAL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 61-00001. Cal. 7.62. Bbl 20″. MG 42/59, registered by Cadillac Gage, is the very earliest 42/59 (note serial number) which was manufactured by Rheinmetal in 1964. This gun, according to the consignor, was used in a fortress mount configuration for test purposes and has seen very little use. Although it is fitted with a standard buffer, consignor states no buttstock has ever been fitted. Appearance of buffer bears this out. Includes a blank firing adapter which screws onto the end of the muzzle in lieu of the normal flash-hider. Also included is the training ammunition adapter for the muzzle, in its original box, with heavy bolt head. This weapon’s muzzle has the booster assembly identical to the WWII muzzle and booster, but the blank firing adapter is of the later configuration. Feed tray has provision to stop the expanded belt from dropping on the right side. No Nazi-marked parts, which is appropriate. Top cover and bbl have assembly numbers appropriate to the era. Bbl is marked “7.62”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance are absolutely excellent with a deep dark gray finish. It is obvious this gun has been fired. There is some carbon buildup in the booster cone and some evidence of past buildup of carbon and removal in the muzzle as well as some brassing along the serrated edges of the muzzle. On the left side of the receiver forward of the factory markings the following has been added in electro-pencil: “RHEINMETAL GmbH/FRG CADILLAC GAGE WARREN, MICH”. Bbl has spots of surface rust throughout the exterior which are brown and consistent with the rest of the color of the bbl. There are marks indicating the bbl was held in a vise, and the bbl collar has been replaced. The bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also excellent. Handgrip is of the hard rubber composite type and is also excellent. This is the first of the MG42/59s and as such, should be of premium interest to collectors. 4-46842 JWK40 (75,000-100,000) 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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