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is an example of a very rare and seldom encountered WWII Soviet mortar. The 50 mm Model 1940 (50Krh/40) was produced in large numbers, and it was a popular and effective weapon that could be easily and inexpensively manufactured, as its base plate and bipod were simple steel stamping. In operation, the intention was to have the barrel at one of two known firing angles, with fine adjustment of range via a set of vents controlled by a collar at the base of the tube. The bipod integrates a screw-operated elevation adjustment and a screw-operated leveling mechanism.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with the tube, base
plate and bipod having 70% blue finish overall with
the balance a mixed brown/silver patina finish. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 1362
Occupation
Production
Czechoslovakian
MG37(t) Heavy
Machine Gun,
Class III/NFA C&R
Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Parts - Serial
no. 17719, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 26 3/4 inch ribbed bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Developed in the 1930s and adopted by
Czechoslovakia, as the Tezky Kulomet vz. 37 (heavy machine gun model 37) as well as licensed by the British as the Besa. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia the weapon was put into service as the MG 37(t). The barrel is heavily ribbed, with a conical flash hider, blade front sight and folding carry handle, and the receiver top cover is fitted with a folding ladder rear sight with integral “battle range” notch. The left side of the receiver bears the German nomenclature, as well as the markings “NORMAL” and “SCHNELL” next to the rate of fire selector switch, the former producing between 450-550 rounds per minute, the latter around 750-850. The underside is marked to indicate that rebuild/repair work was performed by Stump Armament of Harlan, Kentucky. A set of folding grips are on the combination trigger assembly/ charger, with a three position safety switch with safe, semi-automatic and full automatic settings. Included with the lot are two metal boxes containing a number of spare parts, including top covers, trigger assemblies, and others.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% plus arsenal style refurbished blue finish, with a polished spot in the
area of the serial number, minor handling marks and light wear. The extra components show oxidization. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3,
which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified
as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18
U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479. 325 Estimate: 20,000 - 35,000
LOT 1361
Soviet Model 1940 OM3 50 mm Mortar, Class III/NFA Destructive Device - Serial no. N1466, 50 mm cal., 22 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish. This