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LOT 371
U.S. Marlin-Rockwell Model 1918 Browning Machine Rifle,
Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no.
26871, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock.
A licensed copy of the famed Browning Automatic Rifle, the 1918
Browning Machine Rifle was Marlin-Rockwell’s
light machine gun offering for
World War I, offering a virtually
unprecedented combination of
firepower and maneuverability for
infantry combat operations. Blade
front and folding ladder rear sights,
with an “M/11-18” marked barrel,
five-line nomenclature/”PATENT
APPLIED FOR” markings on top of
the receiver, three position selector
with “F A S” markings (semi/full/safe)
and spring loaded plunger between
the full auto and safe positions.
Fitted with a checkered forearm and
a smooth pistol grip stock. Included with the lot are four
extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 90% plus high polish refinished
blue overall, showing some light spotting, handling marks
and dings. The stock is very good, with some cracking
in the buttstock, signs of sanding, and mild dents and
scratches. The recoil spring is weak and undersized (needs
replaced), otherwise mechanically functions. 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: 25,000 - 40,000
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