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LOT 603
Very Fine Pre-Ban Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-
Automatic Rifle with Scope and Factory Letter - Serial no. SP38168,
223 Rem cal., 20 inch round bbl., black anodized/oxide finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured
in 1974. Features a standard winged post front sight on the “A” frame gas block with bayonet lug, windage
adjustable two-leaf rear peep sight on the fixed carry handle upper receiver with short shell deflector and without a forward assist, three-prong flash hider
on the “C MP B” marked barrel, and a “C” marked serrated bolt carrier with “MPC” bolt. Fitted with a checkered pistol grip, long vented triangular handguard, fixed
buttstock with checkered trapdoor buttplate, and a Universal/Simmonds magazine. Topped off with a K-Sports 4x20 mm scope mounted to the carry handle.
Includes a nylon sling and a secondary trigger mechanism fitted to the trigger guard. The included factory letter confirms the configuration as well as being shipped
on May 24, 1974 to Aeromarine of Birmingham, Alabama. This was a 25 gun shipment.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original back anodized and 70% plus original oxide finishes with spotting on the steel components, some light scrapes on
the upper and lower receiver with some imperfections in the metal on the left side of the upper, and light handling marks. The furniture is also very fine with minor
handling marks and what appears to be a name and service number scratched into the underside of the handguard. Mechanically excellent.
The scope is very fine with clear optics.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 602
Scarce Pre-Ban Italian Beretta AR70/Mod.70 Sport Semi-Automatic Rifle with Box - Serial
no. M33575, 223 Rem cal., 17 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured
in Italy c. 1984 as a semi-automatic commercial version of the Beretta AR70/223 select-fire service
rifle, which was based off the joint Beretta and SIG SG 530 design and in service with the Italian military from 1972 to 1990. Importer marked on the right of the
receiver. Features winged post front and two position flip peep rear sights, an integral scope mount at top of the receiver, a thread-on flash hider with grenade
launching collar, and color coded “1/S” marked selector indicators. Fitted with a ribbed polymer forend and grip, along with a smooth polymer buttstock. Includes
the original factory box with matching numbered end label.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original black finish with some limited light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 601
Excellent and
Desirable
Pre-Ban Belgian Made Fabrique Nationale FAL Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 2501228, 308 Match cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock.
Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale in Herstal, Belgium c. 1980-1988 as a semi-automatic commercial
variant of the firm’s select-fire “Fusil Automatique Léger” (FAL) rifle. Features winged post front and
sliding peep rear sights, flash hider with bayonet lug, hand-adjustable gas system, and folding wire
carry handle. The receiver retains a factory cut sear pocket, with an uncut ejector block; it is not readily
compatible with a safety sear. The left side of the type 3 receiver is marked “.308 MATCH” while the right side is marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL/MADE
IN BELGIUM” along with an importer mark underneath. Matching serial numbers on the bolt and bolt carrier. Fitted with a ventilated plastic handguard, smooth plastic pistol grip, and fixed buttstock with rubber buttpad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original black finish with limited minor handling evidence, a faint safety drag line, and dried grease. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 600
Desirable Pre-Ban Italian
Franchi SPAS-12 Semi-
Automatic and Slide
Action Shotgun with Box - Serial
no. AA26124, 12 gauge, 21 1/2 inch round bbl.,
phosphate/black finish, synthetic stock. An Italian designed multi-role shotgun introduced in 1979, with
this example manufactured in 1994 per the boxed “BD” (94) date code on the underside of the receiver, the SPAS-12 (Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun) is a dual action
platform with the ability to swap between semi-automatic and pump action modes of fire. The inclusion of the pump action feature was intended to allow the platform to reliably
cycle specialized low-pressure loads, like bean bag or tear gas rounds. Features fixed blade front and peep rear sights, 2 3/4 inch chamber, stamped metal heat shield. The receiver has
standard markings and features, including an import mark on the left side. Fitted with a ribbed polymer slide and pistol grip, along with a fixed polymer stock. Includes the original
importer box and a tube limiter.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original phosphate and black finishes with some minor cycling rub wear on the heat shield, some plum coloration on the trigger
housing, and limited minor handling marks, with a “dry/un-lubricated” appearance overall. The slide is a bit stiff, which is likely to improve with lubrication/handling, otherwise
mechanically excellent. The box is fine with holes and tape repairs.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
Collector’s Fact
This early production Colt AR-
15 SP1 rifle was manufactured
in 1974, making it a desirable
Curio & Relic longarm.