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LOT 578
Dixson Machine Model 1919A4 Semi-Automatic Firearm with Tripod, Crate, and Accessories
- Serial no. 88504, 30 cal., 24 inch round bbl., matte gray finish, metal grips. Manufactured using a
combination of a new-production right side plate and assorted commercial
and military surplus components, a semi-auto reproduction of the famed
Browning air-cooled belt fed machine gun. Folding blade and ladder sights,
mixed Israeli/US nomenclature on some components, cosmetic Saginaw
Steering Gear nomenclature on the side plate, the real address on the lower
interior of the plate. A checkered pistol grip assembly is installed on the
rear of the receiver. Configured for 308/7.62, with a mixture of “7.62” and
“.30” markings on components. Included with the lot is an Allied Armament
M2 tripod (sans T&E mechanism), a belt link loading tool, a quantity of
disintegrating belt links and a custom hardwood case.
CONDITION: Very good, with 95% plus Dixson-applied matte gray finish,
showing some covered pitting and tool marks on the military surplus components, a thin/worn spot on the top of the feed tray, and
mild handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are in good order.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 577
Desirable Ohio Ordnance Works Model
1918A3 SLR Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box and Accessories
- Serial no. 4456, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., matte gray phosphate finish, hardwood stock.
Introduced in 1996, the Ohio Ordnance M1918A3 is a closed bolt semi-automatic only version
of the venerable U.S. Browning Automatic Rifle. Features hooded blade front and folding ladder
rear sights, adjustable gas port, and a 2-position safety switch. The top of the receiver bears the model
and caliber markings, with the “CHARDON, OH” address over the patent and serial number. Fitted with a smooth walnut forearm and buttstock with steel buttplate and
flip up shoulder rest. Included is a matching numbered box, carry handle, bipod, front sight protector, Otis cleaning kit, extra magazine, and manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 99% of the matte gray phosphate finish, showing some minor wear and handling marks, with the wood in equal condition. Mechanically
excellent. The box shows minor wear.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 576
Desirable TNW Firearms Model AA-M3 Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Firearm with
Tripods, Parts, and Accessories - Serial no. 000713, 50 BMG cal., 45 inch heavy
round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in Vernonia, Oregon, and
configured as a semi-automatic only commercially made version
of the venerable U.S. Browning M2 HB “Ma Deuce” .50 caliber heavy
machine gun, with a TNW Firearms marked semi-automatic right
side plate along with surplussed U.S.G.I. components. One of the
most well known firearm designs from the legendary John Moses
Browning, the precursor to M2 was developed after World War I
as an enlarged adaptation of Browning’s Model 1917/1919 belt
fed design. Chambered for the powerful .50 BMG (12.7x99 mm
NATO) cartridge, which was itself based in part off of the Imperial
German 13.2x92 mm SR Mauser cartridge, it was intended to deal
with armored vehicles and aircraft that emerged by the end of World War I. Finished after Browning’s death and adopted in 1933,
the M2 and its sub-variants proved to be some of the most prevalent and versatile heavy machine guns in the world, being
utilized in a wide range of roles from infantry support, vehicle mounts, ship defense, and even as the armament of aircraft, by
the United States and her allies from World War II onward. Though its use on aircraft has largely been surpassed, the M2 and its
sub variants are still extensively used by the United States and a number of other nations around the world in those same roles
today, a century after its initial conception. Features hooded blade front and adjustable folding ladder rear (graduated from 100 to
2,600 yards) sights installed on the receiver, a “ordnance bomb” proofed and “D282’53A-11” marked heavy profile barrel installed in
a “19200-550491/MFR 10506/P3” marked short ventilated heat shield, a push-bar safety installed underneath the trigger paddle, a
barrel mounted carry handle, “D-7312711 SA” marked barrel extension, and other part numbers on various components. Fitted with
a brown polymer charging handle grip and a pair of oiled walnut spade grips. Includes a green “1942” dated Lamson M1917A tripod
mount, an unmarked green M3 tripod mount, Israeli pattern counter-sprung vehicle pintle, an ammunition box tray mount, a vehicle
pintle mount with green hardwood display base, along with a “BROWNING M.G./.50 CAL. M2HB” marked tool box containing several
sealed bags of spare springs and components, two segmented cleaning rods, a head-spacing tool set, two M12 hand-held belt
loading devices (one still in box), a broken case head extractor, and chamber brushes.
CONDITION: Excellent as built by TNW Firearms, retaining 95% plus parkerized finish with scattered light edge wear, dried grease,
limited minor spotting, and light handling marks. The walnut spade grips are very fine with a few minor compression marks.
Mechanically excellent. Both tripod mounts are exceptionally fine. The accessories are very fine to excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 17,000