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LOT 619
This Ohio Ordnance/Colt Model 1918 is one of only two hundred produced in a special production run
Rare Limited Production Ohio Ordnance/Colt Model 1918 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle with Case - Serial
no. C1918-00049, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Ohio Ordnance for Colt as a closed bolt semi-automatic replica of the Model 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle. This is one of a mere 200 rifles made in a special
run. The BAR, adopted in
1918, would not find itself
becoming the United States
Military icon it is today until World War II when it was issued
as a standard part of infantry squads. Due to its light weight when compared to other full power machine guns of the time, it was able to be used by a single soldier, rather than the three or four for the 1919 machine gun. The BAR was an essential part of introducing the doctrine of walking fire into the military. The BAR would remain the standard light machine gun of the United States Armed Forces through the Korean War, and would eventually be phased out in the 1950’s as the M14 was implemented to fill multiple roles in infantry units. The rifle would also find itself in the hands of criminals and lawmen during the crime rife gangland era of the 20s, finding itself as a true favorite of Clyde Barrow of the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde. This rifle features a full high polish blue finish with nitre blue small parts as was commonly seen on early rifles. Fitted with an early style flash hider, blade front, and peep and ladder rear sights. The top of the receiver is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT./SELF LOADING RIFLE/MODEL 1918 CAL. .30-06/S/N C1918-00049” ahead of the Rampant Colt. Fitted with a checkered forend and smooth walnut buttstock with blued steel buttplate. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Colt and Ohio Ordnance, correct Colt leather case, extra magazine, leather sling, tool, and cleaning kit.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, a few small dents in the wood, and crisp forearm checkering. The case is very good with some light scuffing, accessories are
LOT 620
Desirable Early Production Ohio
Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle, Serial
Number 641 - Serial no. 641, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, synthetic stock. Introduced in 1996, the Ohio Ordnance M1918A3
is a closed bolt semi-automatic only version of the venerable U.S. Browning Automatic Rifle. Features hooded blade front and folding ladder rear
sights, adjustable gas port, 2-position safety, and left-side charging handle. The top of the receiver bears the model and caliber markings, with
the “CHARDON, OH” address over the patent and serial number. Fitted with a smooth walnut forearm and a polymer buttstock with steel buttplate and flip up shoulder rest. Includes a folding steel bipod, carry handle with walnut grip, green web sling, and four extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original parkerized finish with limited light handling marks, minor scratches, and scattered faint scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
484 Estimate: 6,000 - 8,500