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bbl., matte gray finish, walnut stock. While primarily known as a semi-automatic only variant of the famous M14 military rifle, Springfield Armory is known to have made
a limited number of M1A rifles compatible with the selective fire hardware of the M14; very little separates this rifle from the original military battle rifle save the receiver markings. Blade front and peep rear sights, with “WCE” elevation and “BME” windage drums. The receiver is fitted with the proper “A” marked selector switch and transfer bar on the right side. “TRW” bolt, and “HR-N” hammer and trigger housing, with a proper extended disconnector, and a “SA” operating rod. Circled “P” marked hardwood stock with light bedding around the receiver and trigger housing, and a flip-up shoulder rest. An unlabeled shipping box is included, along with a Harris bipod, and a canvas sling. Magazine absent. Note: This M1A is consecutively serial numbered to the following lot; factory original selective fire M1As are rare alone, let alone in a sequential pair. CONDITION: Near new, with mild handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
LOT 458
Scarce Springfield M1A Selective Fire Battle Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Box - Serial no. 038756, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 22 inch round bbl., matte gray finish, hardwood stock. While primarily known as a semi-automatic only variant of the famous M14 military rifle, Springfield Armory is known to have made a limited number of M1A rifles compatible with the selective fire hardware of the M14; very little separates this rifle from the original military battle rifle save the receiver markings. Blade front and peep rear sights, with “WCE” elevation and “DRC” windage drums. The receiver is fitted with the proper “A” marked selector switch and transfer bar on the right side. “TRW” bolt, and “HR-N” hammer and trigger housing, with a proper extended disconnector. Circled “P” marked hardwood stock with a flip-up shoulder rest. A hand-marked matching Springfield box (noted as being “STD. G.I.” configuration with “S.F.” note) is included, along with one magazine in sealed wrapping, a Harris bipod, and a canvas sling. Note: This M1A is consecutively serial numbered to the previous lot; factory original selective fire M1As are rare alone, let alone in a sequential pair. CONDITION: Near new, with modest handling marks on the metal and wood. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
LOT 457
Scarce Springfield M1A Selective Fire Battle Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Box - Serial no. 038755, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 22 inch round