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Like so many who have handled the 180, the Infantry Board testers
grew quite fond of the weapon; while earnest that it was not a
substitute for a full power rifle in general use, they cited a number of
potential applications (including extreme CQB situations, specifically
citing GSG-9s raid on Lufthansa Flight 181 as an example, and
“selective ambushes”), and called it “the deadliest weapon within its range
capability”. Winged blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with the maker’s marks on
the underside of the frame, a safety switch on the right and a push-through selector button
on the sides of the frame, a set of Thompson style pistol grips and a quick detach buttstock. One magazine is included.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% original finish, showing some minor wear and handling marks overall. The furniture is very fine, with some light dings and dents. Mechanically excellent. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C.
LOT 3389
American Arms International American 180 M2 22 LR Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. B01622, 22 LR cal., 9 inch round bbl., blue/black finish, walnut stock. Developed in the 1970s based on work from the noted designer Richard Casull, the American 180 may be the ultimate NFA “fun gun”, coupling a large magazine with the low recoil of the 22 Long Rifle to create a weapon with a reputation for high controllability and ease of use. Of course, the design is not all fun and games; when tested by the Infantry Board at Fort Benning in 1977 it was found to be a very agile close-in weapon. The board also found that automatic bursts from the 180 could achieve deep penetration of hard targets, with short bursts being capable of compromising a flak jacket and longer bursts capable of punching through helmets and cinder block walls. The weapon was also found to be very reliable, with only 25 stoppages (15 operator error, 10 bad ammo) and no broken/damaged components in a 28,000 round test sequence.
inch round bbl., matte gray phosphate finish, metal stock. Originally manufactured in Israel and imported by Action Arms as a semi- automatic Uzi Carbine, this item was converted into a selective fire open bolt submachine gun by Jonathan Ciener of Titusville, Florida. Adjustable post front and two-leaf peep rear sights, with a ratcheting top cover, standard markings (with the model adjusted to read “SMG- UZI”) on the sides of the receiver, and the Ciener address on the underside. Internally, the bolt restrictor block has been cut away, and the barrel ring left intact; a carbine-profile barrel has been shortened to SMG length, and a smooth-sided bolt installed. The trigger is properly configured for open bolt operation and installed in a trigger housing with “A R S” selector markings. Fitted with ribbed forearm and grip panels and an underfolding buttstock. Included with the lot are three extra magazines, inert display barrel, two sight adjustment wrenches and papers.
CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded to full auto, with 98% of the factory quality refinished matte gray phosphate finish, showing minor discoloration on the barrel, light handling marks and a few thin spots. A few dings and scratches are present on the furniture. The ratchet mechanism on
the top cover is damaged (the charging handle moves freely, but does not engage the ratchet teeth), otherwise mechanically excellent. 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) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
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Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479. Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 3390
Jonathan Ciener/IMI Uzi Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. SA60417, 9 mm cal., 10