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LOT 611
Valkyrie Arms U.S. M1919A6 Pattern Model 1991 Browning
Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Crate and Accessories -
Serial no. 110795, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., semi-gloss grey/parkerized finish,
metal stock. Built off of a new manufacture semi-automatic only Valkyrie Arms sideplate along
with commercial and military surplus Browning Model 1919 components. An air-cooled variant of
the earlier Model 1917 water-cooled machine gun, the Model 1919 was developed shortly after World War I and became the standard medium caliber machine gun for the U.S. and several other
nations throughout and after World War II. This specific example is configured as a M1919A6, which was an attempt by the U.S. to produce a light machine gun version of the M1919 for squad level use. Features folding blade front
and folding ladder rear sights, ventilated steel barrel shroud, folding walnut gripped carry handle, cast metal pistol grip, conical flash hider, Israeli M1919 pattern bipod adapter, and Israeli marked M1919A6 pattern detachable sheet
metal buttstock. The right side plate is marked with the manufacturer’s address, model, caliber, and serial number. Includes a hobbyist hardwood transportation case fitted for the firearm and included accessories, a “ANAD/6-89”
rebuild marked AMC M2 folding metal tripod, traverse and elevation mechanism, pintle mount, left side attachable ammunition can, standard profile muzzle piece, two cloth ammunition belts, a 20 count box of steel disintegrating
ammunition links, M1919 timing and head-space gauge, broken shell extractor tool, spare charging handle, spare firing pin, spare crush washer, cleaning rod, and Valkyrie Arms manual.
CONDITION: Excellent as re-manufactured and finished by Valkyrie Arms, retaining 95% semi-gloss grey and parkerized finishes with scattered minor scrapes, handling marks, minor pitting on the receiver plates, limited minor
spotting, and limited edge wear. The crate is very fine. The front receiver mounting socket does not allow the pintle pin to cross through, otherwise the included accessories are fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,250 - 5,000
LOT 609
Excellent Pre-Ban Chinese Norinco Type 56S-2 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scarce
Bakelite Furniture Folding Stock and Accessories - Serial no. 511748, 7.62x39 mm cal., 16
inch round bbl., blue finish, metal stock. Features hooded post front and tangent rear sights, “triangle 66” factory
marked receiver, Bakelite handguard and pistol grip, including a scarce side folding metal buttstock with Bakelite grip.
Matching serial numbers on the bolt, bolt carrier, dust cover, guide rod, and gas tube. Fitted with a Bakelite
magazine. Includes cleaning kit inside the folding stock, three extra blued steel magazines in wax paper
wrapping, bayonet with scabbard, leather/web sling, and manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with limited minor edge wear and handling
marks. The Bakelite furniture is also excellent with attractive coloration. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are
also excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 5,500
LOT 608
Desirable Vector Arms Inc. RPD-SA Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle
with Accessories - Serial no. 00013, 7.62x39 mm cal., 20 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, laminate stock. A semi-automatic copy of the classic Soviet
Cold War era “Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova,” or RPD, belt fed light machine gun
chambered for the 7.62x39 mm cartridge. Assembled from a Kovrov Arsenal parts
kit with a Vector Arms Inc. receiver, it is nearly identical to the automatic Russian version other
than fire mode. It features winged post front and fully adjustable notched tangent rear sights, upward folding charging handle,
adjustable gas block, spring loaded action covers, an integrated drum mount, and barrel-mounted folding bipod. The top cover is marked “circled arrow/
NoPK-446M/B.” The serial number, model, caliber, and manufacturer information is marked on the left side of the receiver. Fitted with laminate two-piece
handguard, buttstock, and ribbed pistol grip panels. Includes three steel drum belt carriers, non-disintegrating metal ammunition links, extra Russian top
cover assembly, extra feed tray assembly, extra operating rod, extra bolt, extra cleaning rod, extra Russian lower receiver assembly, extra charging handle,
cleaning kit, and Chinese marked web sling.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as manufactured and finished by Vector Arms Inc., retaining 95% plus factory quality blue finish with limited minor
spotting, dried grease, and minimal minor handling marks. The stock is excellent as varnished. The accessories are very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 610
Excellent and Scarce Springfield Armory Inc. ‘IDF
M14 Sniper’ Custom M1A Super Match Semi-
Automatic Rifle, Serial Number “IDF101”,
with Scope and Certificates of Authenticity - Serial no.
IDF101, 7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 22 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1999 as part of limited run of M1A rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory Inc.
utilizing Israeli Defense Force (IDF) sourced M14 components. The IDF received a large number of M14s during the 1970s, with the
Israelis modifying some into sniper systems, which were later phased out in the 1990s. Surplussed parts from these IDF sniper variant M14s were bought up
by Springfield Armory Inc., which used the components to recreate the Israeli sniper variants for commercial sale using new manufactured semi-automatic
receivers with an “IDF” prefix serial number range. Features “NM 062” marked winged blade front and “NM” hooded adjustable peep rear sights, flash hider with
bayonet lug, and “7790185/66118/X” bolt marked with Hebrew letters and numbered “447”. The rifle could not easily be taken down further for inspection. Fitted with a rhino-lined fiberglass handguard along and an over-
sized Springfield Armory Inc. Super Match walnut stock glass bedded to the receiver and trigger housing, with steel buttplate with hinged shoulder support plate. Topped off with a Springfield Armory Inc. 4-14x56 2nd Generation
Government Model scope on a set of A.R.M.S. throw-lever QD rings, mounted to an A.R.M.S. M21/14 receiver mount. Includes an extra magazine, a copy of the DoD’s “TM 9-1005-223-12” M14 rifle manual, and two numbers
matching Springfield Armory Inc. certificates of authenticity identifying the rifle as an “IDF M14 SNIPER RIFLE”. Also includes an unsigned copy of a letter from Springfield Armory Inc., dated December 1, 1999, certifying that the rifle
was subsequently upgraded by the company to “M1A SUPER MATCH CONVERSION PACKAGE #2” configuration, which included upgrades to National Match sights, a Super Match barrel, and over-sized Super Match stock.
CONDITION: Excellent as manufactured as an ‘IDF Sniper’ rifle and subsequently upgraded by Springfield Armory to Super Match specifications, retaining 97% plus original parkerized finish with some minor edge wear, carbon
residue in the flash hider, some minor cycling wear, and limited minor handling marks. The stock is also excellent. Mechanically excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000