**COLT 1915 VICKERS WITH FLUTED WATER JACKET (C&R).

**COLT 1915 VICKERS WITH FLUTED WATER JACKET (C&R). SN 4572. Cal. 30-06, 24″ bbl. This is a fine all orig example of the U.S. model Vickers in 30-06. It seems to be all orig parts and vintage to include the 30-06 lock & bbl, as well as the muzzle booster. Clearly marked to rear of the front sight “Vickers Machine Gun Model of 1915 Colts P.T.F.A. Mfg Co. Hartford, CT. USA”. SN and then “1917 INSPR MG”. It comes on a restored orig Colt tripod number “367” with brass pedestal socket and cradle. Cradle does not appear to have any markings, but it is brass to include the elevation wheel. The 30-06 feed block is numbered “415” and appears to be fully functional. The bottom of the trunnion is clearly marked with the matching serial number of 5300, which was the Colt number for the gun and the SN 4572 was issued by the US Army which is correct for the Model of 1915 and the number used by the ATF during NFA registration. Gun bears “u/v” proofs which is the correct proof for the Colt Vickers guns. Feed block operates smoothly. Fusee spring has good tension, bbl & rails move properly. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is extremely fine with 80% coverage of orig mustard brown paint on the water jacket. Bluing on balance of gun is about 85%, thinning on the top cover and turning to a pleasing brown patina. Bore is bright. Lock face is extremely fine, action is clean. Hard Bakelite handles are completely sound. There is a ding to the Fusee cover just below the rear sight adjustment knob and some brassing to the mounting point where the gun fits on the tripod. Tripod is properly refinished & repainted and has a ding on the right leg. Leather strap which holds legs together is intact, soft and serviceable. This is a great example of the scarce & desirable U.S. Model of the Vickers gun. 4-48869 JWK34 (25,000-35,000)

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
	3025	$24,725.00	COLT 1915 VICKERS WITH FLUTED WATER JACKET (C&R). SN 4572. Cal. 30-06, 24″ bbl. This is a fine all orig example of the U.S. model Vickers in 30-06. It seems to be all orig parts and vintage to include the 30-06 lock & bbl, as well as the muzzle booster. Clearly marked to rear of the front sight “Vickers Machine Gun Model of 1915 Colts P.T.F.A. Mfg Co. Hartford, CT. USA”. SN and then “1917 INSPR MG”. It comes on a restored orig Colt tripod number “367” with brass pedestal socket and cradle. Cradle does not appear to have any markings, but it is brass to include the elevation wheel. The 30-06 feed block is numbered “415” and appears to be fully functional. The bottom of the trunnion is clearly marked with the matching serial number of 5300, which was the Colt number for the gun and the SN 4572 was issued by the US Army which is correct for the Model of 1915 and the number used by the ATF during NFA registration. Gun bears “u/v” proofs which is the correct proof for the Colt Vickers guns. Feed block operates smoothly. Fusee spring has good tension, bbl & rails move properly. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is extremely fine with 80% coverage of orig mustard brown paint on the water jacket. Bluing on balance of gun is about 85%, thinning on the top cover and turning to a pleasing brown patina. Bore is bright. Lock face is extremely fine, action is clean. Hard Bakelite handles are completely sound. There is a ding to the Fusee cover just below the rear sight adjustment knob and some brassing to the mounting point where the gun fits on the tripod. Tripod is properly refinished & repainted and has a ding on the right leg. Leather strap which holds legs together is intact, soft and serviceable. This is a great example of the scarce & desirable U.S. Model of the Vickers gun. 4-48869 JWK34 (25,000-35,000) 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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