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LOT 3414
Rare World War II Oerlikon 20mm Naval Cannon Motorized Cutaway Training Device
with Mechanized Stand - Serial no. 188, 20 mm ,
55 inch round bbl., parkerized finish. This is a rare
example of an original World War II Navy Oerlikon
20mm Cannon cutaway motorized training device
that was manufactured by Reflectone Corp. of
Stamford, Connecticut. This gun, which is typically
referred to as just “the 20mm Oerlikon”, became
probably the most effective anti-aircraft cannon
of World War II. During the war it was also used in
various forms by the British, Americans, German
and the Japanese. It functions as a an advanced
primer ignition blow back with a huge recoil spring
mounted around the outside of the barrel to delay
recoil. 20mm Oerlikons were used on every type of
Navy ship from tugboats to PT boats, minesweepers, all the way up to aircraft carriers and everything in between. The German Army even employed
them in a wheeled/towed version with twin mounts, and the Japanese used an almost identical version in their fighters, such as the famous Zero. So obviously these are a very historically unique and valuable weapon. Originally they used an electronic sighting system mounted on top of the gun that provide the appropriate lead and angle to make effective kill shots. The top of the deactivated cutaway receiver is marked “20mmM.G. MECH./MK.2/SER. No. 82287”. The barrel is marked on top “20MM/MK4/MOD1/713559/SMOC NOP SC”. The large wood mount contains motorized linkage inside, and has a data plate on top with a Department of the Navy Office of Naval Research logo above “SPECIAL DEVICES CENTER/SECTIONALIZED 20 MM ANTI/AIRCRAFT GUN, MOTORIZED, MK-4/DEVICE NUMBER/11-D-4d/CONTRACT NUMBER N140S-96975A SERIAL NUMBER 188 (US)/MANUFACTURED BY/REFLECTONE CORP./ STAMFORD, CONN.” in nine lines.
CONDITION: Fine, exhibits a mix of original parkerized finish and smooth brown patina, and 90% green painted finish on the stand with a slightly faded appearance and some handling marks. Mechanically untested. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3415
World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with M73B1 Scope - Serial no. 3426959,
30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1942, this is a Remington production U.S. 03-A4 Sniper Rifle. Notably, the receiver has the proper offset “MODEL 03-A3” nomenclature and serial number, but an unknown party has X’d out the “3” in “A3” and added “4” next to it; while the U.S. Army did use the “A4” nomenclature to distinguish the sniper rifle from the baseline infantry rifle, they were not in the habit of physically marking the rifle as such. Iron sights properly absent, with an “RA/9-43” barrel, parkerized bolt body marked “R”, blued extractor, sleeve and knob, stamped steel floorplate, pistol grip stock marked “RA”, “AA”, and “FJA”, “BOYT/42” leather sling and a flat checkered buttplate. A blued Redfield base is installed on the receiver, with a Lyman M73B1 scope numbered “7669611”. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with 97% plus blue and parkerized finish, with mild scratches on the barrel, a few scattered dings and scuffs on the stock, and mild handling marks overall. The scope shows a few patches of pitting, but otherwise has very fine exterior finish, clear optics and solid reticle. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3416 World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 853426, 30 M1 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between May 1942 and December 1943, as part of the first full contract block of Inland M1 carbines. “Z” marked blade front and “S” two leaf peep rear sights, with an Inland barrel dated “10- 43”, unmarked Type I barrel band, “IO” two-rivet handguard, high-wood stock with “IO” in the sling cut, oval oiler cut and “crossed cannons” on the right side of the buttstock, tan canvas sling and oiler. Components include a machined Inland trigger guard, unmarked pushbutton safety, “EI” magazine catch, “HI” hammer, “R.I” sear, “SG” receiver, “LO” operating rod, flat-top “A.I.” bolt, and “UI” magazine . CONDITION: Very fine, with 90% plus professionally restored parkerized finish, showing mild edge wear and light handling marks. The stock is very good, with light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500