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LOT 1549
Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1919 A4 Belt Fed Semi- Automatic Rifle with Tripod and Extra Barrel Assembly - Serial no. AC052, 30-06 Springfield , 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, metal grips. Built off of a new manufacture semi-automatic only Ohio Ordnance Works sideplate along with commercial and military surplus Browning Model 1919 components. This example is currently configured
as a M1919A4, which was the general purpose version for fixed positions and vehicles. Features folding blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, ventilated barrel shroud, “7.62” marked bolt, and cast metal pistol grip. The right side plate is marked with the manufacturer’s address, model, caliber and serial number. Includes an “EVANS PR. Co.” marked M2 folding metal tripod, pintle, and T&E mechanism, spare M1919A4 pattern barrel shroud assembly, and a spare standard profile “RIA” marked barrel. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% plus parkerized finish with scattered minor handling marks and edge wear. Mechanically excellent. M2 tripod is fine with chipping Khaki/OD green paint, extra barrel assembly is fine. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 1550
Desirable TNW Inc. Model M37 Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod and Extra Barrel - Serial no. 000058, 30-06 Springfield , 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish. Built off of a new manufacture semi-automatic only TNW Inc. sideplate along with commercial and military surplus Browning Model 1919 and M37 components. This example is configured as a M37 machine gun, which was designed in the 1950s as an improved M1919 tailored for coaxial use in armored vehicles, seeing service primarily with the M47 and M48 Patton tanks. Features folding blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, ventilated barrel shroud, stamped steel link chute, coaxial style charging handle assembly, “F/S” marked push button safety, and cast metal pistol grip. The right side plate is marked with the manufacturer’s address, model, caliber, and serial number. Includes an “FRASER MFG. CORP.” marked M122A1 folding metal tripod, pintle, and T&E mechanism, and a spare standard profile “RIA” marked chrome-lined barrel. CONDITION: Excellent overall as built by TNW Inc., retaining 98% plus parkerized finish with light edge wear, limited spotting, and scattered minor scuffs. Some covered pitting is visible on the surplus components. The tripod is exceptionally fine as refinished. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 6,000
LOT 1551
Desirable Early Devine, Texas Production Springfield Armory Inc. M1A Semi-Automatic Rifle Serial Number “001434” - Serial no. 001434, 7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 22 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is an early commercial M1A semi-automatic rifle as manufactured by Springfield
Armory out of Devine, Texas, c. 1973-1974 using surplus G.I. parts under the ownership of Elmer C. Ballance prior to the company name being sold to Bob Reese in 1974 and relocated to Geneseo, Illinois. The heel of the receiver is marked “U.S. RIFLE/7.62-mm M1A/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY(T)/001434” in five lines, “RT1 BX 210/DEVINE TX” marked in two lines on the bottom front of the barrel, features a winged blade front sight, adjustable peep rear sight assembly with “BME” marked windage knob, flash hider with bayonet lug, “HR-N” marked trigger housing with “TRW” hammer and “SA” safety, “HRT” bolt, and “7267064/66118” marked Winchester operating rod. Fitted with a ventilated fiberglass handguard along with a USGI walnut stock with a faint boxed DoD eagle acceptance cartouche stamp on the left, circled “P” firing proof on the pistol grip, and steel buttplate with hinged shoulder support plate. Fitted with a green nylon sling. Includes a data sheet for the rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% original parkerized finish with light cycling wear and some minor freckling. Stock is very fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000