**SPRINGFIELD M3 .50 BMG ON GROUND TRIPOD (C&R).

**SPRINGFIELD M3 .50 BMG ON GROUND TRIPOD (C&R). SN 1216633. Cal. 50, 40.5″ bbl. Browning M3 .50 cal machine gun on ground mount as manufactured by Springfield Armory. Also included is a stripped spare top cover which includes only the actuating arm (no feed shuttle mechanism). Right hand of receiver has crossed cannon government inspection marking. Registered as M2 with BATF. Includes 1944 dated M3 tripod. Everything appears to be correct as issued on this weapon. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Carl “Bill” Morrison Collection. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. All metal surfaces retaining 97% or better of their orig military finish. Bbl has a particularly attractive smooth, gun metal gray finish. Walnut furniture is attractive dark brown color, and has some handling marks. The bore needs a good cleaning, but is shiny & bright underneath. Bolt face also could use a cleaning, but is excellent as are all internals. Tripod is in similar condition with excellent deep blue finish with some grime & oil coverage from storage. This 50 cal Browning would make an outstanding WWII display piece or shooter. The fifty caliber Browning gun has been a highly successful weapon since it’s introduction in 1918, and with only minor modifications, remains in the American Military arsenal today. A testament to the brilliance of John Browning. 4-48666 JWK23 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3006	$33,062.50	SPRINGFIELD M3 .50 BMG ON GROUND TRIPOD (C&R). SN 1216633. Cal. 50, 40.5″ bbl. Browning M3 .50 cal machine gun on ground mount as manufactured by Springfield Armory. Also included is a stripped spare top cover which includes only the actuating arm (no feed shuttle mechanism). Right hand of receiver has crossed cannon government inspection marking. Registered as M2 with BATF. Includes 1944 dated M3 tripod. Everything appears to be correct as issued on this weapon. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Carl “Bill” Morrison Collection. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. All metal surfaces retaining 97% or better of their orig military finish. Bbl has a particularly attractive smooth, gun metal gray finish. Walnut furniture is attractive dark brown color, and has some handling marks. The bore needs a good cleaning, but is shiny & bright underneath. Bolt face also could use a cleaning, but is excellent as are all internals. Tripod is in similar condition with excellent deep blue finish with some grime & oil coverage from storage. This 50 cal Browning would make an outstanding WWII display piece or shooter. The fifty caliber Browning gun has been a highly successful weapon since it’s introduction in 1918, and with only minor modifications, remains in the American Military arsenal today. A testament to the brilliance of John Browning. 4-48666 JWK23 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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