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LOT 1646 Scarce Pre-Ban Australian Lithgow S.A.F./Eden L1A1A FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle with L2A2 SUIT Scope - Serial no. 860020, 7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 20 inch round bbl., black/ parkerized finish, synthetic stock. Built on an Australian Lithgow Small Arms Factory (SAF) L1A1A receiver, a semi-automatic only version of the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) for export to the United States, with a British Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Enfield L1A1 parts set. Approximately 175-200 Lithgow SAF L1A1A rifles total were ever imported, with this example marked by Eden International. Features winged blade front and adjustable flip up rear peep sights, long flash hider with bayonet lug, adjustable gas system, folding charging handle, SUIT optic base top cover, extended magazine release, and polymer carrying handle. Marked “RIFLE. 7-62 mm. LI.AI. A” on the left side of the receiver and with “EDEN INTL/PALM BAY, FL” and “S.A.F. 860020/AUSTRALIA” on the right side. The lower receiver is marked “64 ED,” the gas block and bolt carrier “ED 61,” and the bolt “ED/95,” with non-matching numbers. Fitted with black textured synthetic buttstock, pistol grip and vented handguard. Includes a web sling and L2A2 Sight Unit Infantry Trilux (SUIT) 4x prism scope, which was developed in the United Kingdom and manufactured by Avimo Ltd. (now called Thales UK) as an infantry optic for the L1A1 SLR, and also used by Australia and New Zealand. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as professionally assembled, retaining 90% parkerized and black finishes with scattered light edge wear, limited minor dings, and limited chipping. The stock is excellent with light handling evidence. The scope is also excellent with clear optics. The bolt catch needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 LOT 1647 Desirable Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet M76 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. 166064, 223 Rem cal., 16 1/4 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1976 to 1986. Features hooded ost front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a flip up night sight on the front, along with a three prong flash hider at the muzzle with integrated bayonet lug. Valmet marking on the left side of the receiver and importer information on the underside, checkered forearm and grip, and a fixed walnut buttstock with serrated Valmet buttplate. Includes original factory box, an extra magazine, and user’s manual. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 98% original finish and light handling evidence. The box is fine with edge wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 LOT 1648 Desirable Pre-Ban Heckler & Koch HK91 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. A056158, 308 cal., 18 inch round bbl., matte black finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in 1982. Features hooded blade front and four position drum rear sight, birdcage flash hider, textured triangular handguard, finger groove grip with thumb rest, fixed buttstock, and “0/1” selector. Magazine well has HK Inc import marks and “IC” date code. Includes a soft case and extra magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original matte black finish, showing some minor handling marks. The stock is in equal condition. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1649
Swiss Brugger & Thomet APC308 DMR Semi-Automatic Rifle with Leupold Mark 6 Scope - Serial no. US21-53718, 308 Win cal., 19 inch fluted bbl., black finish,
synthetic stock. Developed in the 2000s, the Swiss Brugger & Thomet APC (Advanced Police Carbine) family of firearms were designed to
provide an adaptive platform that could maintain a degree of parts interchangeability while also allowing a wide range
of caliber conversions. Similar to the smaller APC223 sub-series, the APC308 DMR utilizes a short stroke gas piston
system and rotating bolt action similar to the AR-180, but up-sized for the more powerful .308 Win. chambering.
B&T USA import marked. Features a fluted barrel with a 1:12” twist and fitted with a SureFire “SFMB-7.62-5/8-24” muzzle break, along with a two position
adjustable gas block. The upper receiver features an alloy forend, with a Picatinny rail running across the top and along the bottom of the forend, along with a
reversible charging handle running atop the carrier track. The lower receiver features ambidextrous magazine and bolt releases, with a right handed safety with
pictorial display and is fitted with an Elfman 2-stage trigger and Magpul K2+ grip. Fitted with a folding and telescoping B&T polymer buttstock with cheek riser. Includes a Troy industries Picatinny forward grip and Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44 mm FFP scope with LaRue Tactical SPR-15 scope mount, and extra AR-10 pattern magazine
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original finish and light handling wear. Scope and mount are very fine with light scraping on the left side and crisp optics. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 1650
Scarce HOWCO Import Fabrique National M44 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Rifle - Serial no. S1596914,
7.62 mm (308 Win) cal., 18 inch bbl., black finish, metal stock. A semi-automatic paratrooper version of the famous
FN-FAL rifle manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, marketed by the HOWCO company in Maryland as the M44 for Law Enforcement sales. These rifles
have all the same features as the FN-FAL rifle except they were produced in a smaller, more compact version (known as the 50.63 model) that features an 18 inch barrel
and folding metal tube stock. The right side of the magazine well marked “HOWCO DIST. INC./LAUREL MD. U.S.A.” Features winged post front and fixed peep rear sights, an
adjustable gas regulator with folding grenade launching sight leaf, rifle grenade launching ported muzzle device, and side folding charging handle. Fitted with a composite
forend and smooth plastic pistol grip.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 98% plus original finish retained and light handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 4,500
LOT 1651
Pre-Ban Poly Technologies AKS-762 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial no. CS06676, 7.62x39 mm cal., 16 inch
round bbl., blue finish, metal stock. Features hooded front and elevation adjustable rear sights, threaded muzzle with thread
protector, and side folding metal tube buttstock. Matching numbers on the bolt and bolt carrier. Stamped receiver marked with “IMPORTED BY:/K F S/ATLANTA GA.” on
the bottom ahead of the magazine well. Includes original numbers matching cardboard shipping box, two spare magazines, user’s manual, and cleaning tools.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 95% plus original blue finish retained with light handling marks. Furniture is also excellent, with a slightly loose to handguard and
some minor scratching. Box is fine. Mechanically excellent.
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488 Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500