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LOT 1373
Scarce Bulgarian RPG-7 Shoulder Fired Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher,
Class III/NFA Registered Destructive Device, with Day and Night
Scopes - Serial no. 3692, 40 mm cal., 36 inch round bbl., black finish,
hardwood grips. First introduced in 1961, the RPG-7 and its descendants are
one of the signature weapons of the Cold War, one of the most prolifically
adopted and fielded infantry
weapons in history, and
the very first thing to pop
into most folks’ minds
if conversation turns to
anti-armor weapons. An
evolution of the shoulder-fired Panzerschreck and
Bazooka of World War II fame, the RPG-7 brought many
practical and functional upgrades to the designs. Most
prominently, the rocket design moves the warhead outside
the body of the launcher, allowing for a modestly sized launcher
tube to be paired with nearly any size of warhead the designers
could dream up, particularly
very broad HEAT rounds for
engaging enemy armor.
An integral mounting rail
provides a home for both
conventional daylight
optics and night vision
hardware, while flip-up
iron sights provide a ready
backup in case of mechanical
failure. Using a two-stage ignition
system, a small booster charge would provide initial propulsion for the round, with the full rocket motor kicking in once the round was several
meters away from the shooter; this combo gave a reduced backblast area, and shooters could open up in fighting positions with as little as 2 meters
clearance between themselves and a barricade, allowing fire from unexpectedly tight areas like within urban structures. A straightforward and
rugged weapon, the RPG-7 remains active to this day, integrating advancements like thermobaric warheads and dual-charge HEAT ammo into its
repertoire in order to keep up with changing tactics and technology. Manufactured in Bulgaria, this RPG is constructed from black enamel finished
steel with a set of wrap-around micarta heat shields and a pair of ribbed hardwood grips. Serial number “3692” located on the tube concealed
by the heat shield. The aforementioned folding iron sights are present, with the day optic clamped to the rail and a green canvas sling. Includes
assorted small parts and a cased 1PN58 night vision scope.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, with about 85% of the original matte black finish, showing mild wear and handling marks overall. The grips show
mild wear and paint loss on the bottom, with some minor dings. The day optic shows mild external wear, clear optics, and a solid reticle, and the
electronics on both scopes are untested. Appears to be in good mechanical order, but shootability not guaranteed. NOTE: This Destructive Device
is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE)
under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 1374
Russian Model RM-38 Field Mortar, Class III/NFA Destructive Device - Serial
no. 4802, 50 mm cal., 22 inch round bbl., bright finish. A man-portable infantry
mortar in the pattern of the Stokes Mortar, the RM-38 was designed to use gas
venting instead of angle of fire to control range; while this gave the advantage of
being able to fire through tighter apertures, it also introduced greater mechanical
complexity to the mortar, and was abandoned in later models. The main tube
is fitted with a gas restriction collar at the base and a leather handgrip just
below the folding bipod. The bipod is fitted with a shock absorber assembly,
adjustments for traversing the mortar and leveling the legs, and a mounting
point for a sight (not included), and marked “1940r”. The baseplate
is spiked on the bottom.
CONDITION: Good overall, with mild spotting and handling marks on
the bright steel tube and bipod assembly. The baseplate has turned a
dark brown patina with traces of what may be a black enamel finish.
The adjustment mechanisms appear to be in good order. NOTE: This
Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class
3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
(BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1375
Soviet RM-39 50mm Infantry Mortar, Class III/NFA
Destructive Device - Serial no. 852-40, 50 mm cal., 21 inch
round bbl., blue/green finish. An improvement on the
RM-38 mortar, retaining the original gas vent system for
adjusting range; while mechanically novel and eliminating
the need for manually handling booster charges, it was
also complicated, and would be eliminated from later
Soviet mortars. Built around a blued steel tube, with
bakelite fittings for the gas system and green
painted bipod and baseplate.
CONDITION: Fine, 40% original blue finish, with
areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting and
light handling marks, with some scuffs on the
bakelite and flaking of the paint. Mechanically
in fine order. NOTE: This Destructive Device
is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully
transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under
the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479,
National Firearms Act.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500