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LOT 626
Scarce Fabrique Nationale G Series (G744) FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. G744, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 20 inch round bbl., black finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Belgium, this rifle is one of a limited number imported by Browning Arms in the early 1970s. Originally approved by
the BATFE for importation, the Bureau shortly thereafter reversed the decision, determining that the imported commercial FALs were too close to FN’s selective- fire capable military contract FALs
SERIAL NUMBER LISTED IN THE FIREARMS CURIOS OR RELICS LIST
486
in configuration. Further import was cut off, and the ones already through customs were given a pass and added
to the BATFE C&R List (see page 23). Features standard winged post front and range adjustable peep rear sights,
long flash hider, bayonet lug, and adjustable gas port with grenade setting. A folding polymer tipped carry handling is fitted to the front of the upper receiver. The left side of the upper receiver is marked “F.A.L. cal. 7,62”, and the right side bears the one-line Fabrique Nationale address. The lower receiver has the “S/R/A” selector markings with a pin inserted to lock out the “A” spot. Fitted with walnut triangular forearm, smooth plastic pistol grip, and a walnut stock with stamped sheet steel buttplate. Includes a M1 pattern OD web sling. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of original black finish retained, scattered handling marks, and slight discoloration most noticeably on the flash hider. The stock is excellent with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection. Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 627
Desirable Post-Ban “RESTRICTED” Marked SIG SG 552-2 SP Commando Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 414028, 223 Rem cal., 16 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock. A semi-automatic commercial version of the SIG 552 Commando, which is itself a compact version of the Swiss SIG 550 select-fire service rifle, imported after the implementation of the 1994 U.S. Assault Weapons Ban. Features hooded blade front and adjustable four-position drum rear sights with tritium night sight inserts,
ambidextrous safety selectors with color coded “S/1” marks and auto block installed, and an adjustable gas block. The barrel features an 8 1/4” shroud permanently attached to the front of the 9” rifled section. The left side of the receiver is laser engraved with the SIGARMS Inc. import mark, caliber, model, and serial number, while the right side is laser engraved “RESTRICTED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOVERNMENT USE AND/OR EXPORT ONLY.” Fitted with a ventilated and ribbed polymer forearm with three screw-on Picatinny rail sections, ribbed pistol grip with storage compartment, and skeletonized folding buttstock with ribbed rubber buttpad. Includes three extra translucent polymer coupler magazines marked “RESTRICTED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOV’T USE AND/OR EXPORT ONLY 9-14-94.” CONDITION: Excellent overall retaining 98% original black finish with limited minor handling marks and light ejection wear on the right of the receiver. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 628 Desirable Three Digit Serial Number “040” Pre-Ban Heckler & Koch HK94 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Scope - Serial no. 040, 9 mm cal., 17 1/2 inch round bbl., matte black finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in 1983. Features a hooded post front and rotating four-position drum rear sight, color coded “0/1” marked fire control group, ribbed polymer forend with integral barrel shroud patterned after the MP5 SD forend and suppressor, textured polymer pistol grip with thumb rest, and fixed polymer buttstock. The top of the receiver is marked with the three digit serial number “040.” Includes a H&K pattern claw mount with unknown 3-9x40 mm scope and manual. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% original dark matte black finish with limited minor scratches and light edge wear. Scope is excellent with clear optics. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of an early production HK94! Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000