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LOT 1348
Desirable and Rare Tippmann Arms Co. Miniature Browning Model 1919 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R
Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Case and Accessories - Serial no. 333, 22 LR cal., 11 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue/phosphate finish. A finely
detailed and 1/2 scaled-down
copy of the classic Browning
designed U.S. Model 1919A4
.30 caliber air-cooled machine
gun, which is fully automatic and registered as a Class III/NFA weapon. These were manufactured in the 1980s by
Tippmann Arms Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are an externally faithful copy of the original design they
emulate, while the internals are configured for straight blow-back operation with the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.
The right side of the receiver is marked “MOD. 1919/NO. 333/TIPPMANN ARMS CO./FT. WAYNE, IN.” behind the
cocking handle. Features folding blade front and adjustable ladder rear sights on the receiver, an air-cooled
barrel with ventilated barrel jacket, operable top cover and feed tray, checkered metal pistol grip, and a
push safety above the grip marked “F” and “S”. This weapon was originally manufactured as a part of a
matching set of three with a “333” serial number, which included a Browning M1917 water-cooled
version (“A” suffix) and a M2HB in .22 WMR (“B” suffix), and the other two miniature machine guns
from the set also included in this auction in the previous and following lots. Includes a scaled-
down M2 pattern tripod, traverse and elevation mechanism, two green ammunition cans,
canvas ammunition belts, a padded hardwood case fitted for the gun and
accessories, and a shipping box.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% original phosphate and blue finishes, showing
some plum coloration on some of the smaller components, some minor spotting
on the tripod, and minor handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The
case is very fine. 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.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500