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LOT 1398
MA&T Inc. World War II U.S. M1919A6 Style Model 1919 A4/A6 Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bipod - Serial no. 000142, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, metal stock. Built off of a new manufacture semi-automatic only MA & T Inc. sideplate along with commercial and military surplus Browning Model 1919 components. An air-cooled variant of the earlier Model 1917 water-cooled machine gun, the Model 1919 was developed shortly after World War I and became the standard medium caliber machine gun for the U.S. and several other nations throughout and after World War II. This specific example is configured as a M1919A6, which was an attempt by the U.S. to produce a light machine gun version of the M1919 for squad level use. Features folding blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, ventilated barrel shroud, cast metal pistol grip, metal buttstock, color coded push- button safety, conical flash hider, folding metal bipod, walnut gripped folding carry handle. The right side plate is marked with the manufacturer’s address, model, caliber and serial number. Includes three plastic bags full of disintegrating metal belt links. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as built by MA & T Inc., retaining 90% parkerized finish with scattered light handing marks, edge wear, and pitting/spotting on the metal buttstock. Mechanically needs adjustment. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
LOT 1397
Desirable Vector Arms Inc. RPD-SA Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories - Serial no. 00566, 7.62x39 mm cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, birch stock. A semi-automatic copy of the classic Soviet Cold War era “Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova,” or RPD, belt fed light machine gun chambered for the 7.62x39 mm cartridge. Assembled from a Hungarian parts kit with a Vector Arms Inc. receiver, it is nearly identical to the automatic Russian version other than fire mode. It features winged post front and fully adjustable tangent rear sights, upward folding charging handle, adjustable gas block, spring loaded action covers, an integrated drum mount, and barrel-mounted folding bipod. The top cover is marked “KH 374/B/1953r.” The serial number, model, caliber, and manufacturer information is marked on the left side of the receiver. Fitted with birch two-piece handguard, buttstock, and ribbed pistol grip panels. Includes owner’s manual, three steel drum belt carriers, three green cloth drum belt carrier satchels, non-disintegrating metal ammunition links, and an extra modern aluminum handguard with Picatinny rail attachment. CONDITION: Excellent as manufactured and finished by Vector Arms Inc., retaining 97% plus factory quality blue finish with limited minor handling marks, light cycling wear around the charging handle, and limited faint spotting. An opening on the bottom rear left side of the receiver ahead of the buttstock mimics where the cleaning rod would be inserted, but is non functional. The birch furniture is excellent as re-oiled. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
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Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1399 Hesse Arms Model H1919 Browning M1919A4 Style Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod Mount - Serial no. U1107, 308 Win , 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, metal grips. Built off of a new manufacture semi-automatic only Hesse Arms sideplate along with commercial and military surplus Browning Model 1919 components. An air-cooled variant of the earlier World War I era Browning Model 1917 water-cooled machine gun, the Browning Model 1919 was developed shortly after the war and became the standard medium caliber machine gun for the U.S. and several other nations throughout and after World War II. Features folding blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, ventilated barrel shroud, cast metal pistol grip, “7.62” marked on a few components, and the manufacturer’s address, model, caliber, and serial number on the right side plate. Includes an Israeli MAG 58 tripod with M1919 pintle and adapter block installed. CONDITION: Excellent overall as built by Hesse Arms, retaining 97% plus parkerized finish with light edge wear and scattered minor scuffs. Some covered pitting is visible on the surplus components, and weld repairs are visible on the rear sight assembly. The tripod is also excellent as repainted. The rear sight adjustment knobs needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000