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Teflon Finish U.S. Saco-Lowell Model 1919A6 Browning Belt Fed Machine
Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 973998,
30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., Teflon finish, metal stock. Developed
during World War II, the 1919A6 was conceived as a way to bridge the gap
between the mobility of the BAR in the squad automatic role and the belt fed
firepower of Browning 1919 variants when fired from tripods and field mounts.
This involved reducing the weight of the barrel, installing a muzzle booster/flash
hider, and fitting a detachable buttstock. Notes from the consignor attribute this
1919A6 as a military original that was released from the military supply chain
to a government contractor and was registered with the ATF in 1968 during
the NFA amnesty to gain registered, tax stamped and fully transferable status.
Flip-up blade front and ladder rear sights, with the 5-line address, model and
serial number marks on the right sideplate next to “RBA” and the “DoD Eagle”
cartouche. The flash hider, bipod and carry handle are all mounted on or around
the perforated heat shield, and the buttstock is clamped to the pistol grip.
CONDITION: Excellent overall. The metal surfaces (including the bipod and
buttstock) show 98% plus dark Teflon gray finish, with mild scuffing and
rubbing exposing green undertones and light handling marks overall. The finish
is attributed as a military-performed Teflon coating. The carry handle shows
mild dings and dents. Mechanically excellent. 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 478.
Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000