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LOT 1595
Desirable and Scarce Early Production Franchi
SPAS-12 Semi-Automatic and Slide Action
Shotgun, Serial Number “AA00976” - Serial
no. AA00976, 12 gauge, 21 1/2 inch round bbl.,
phosphate/black finish, metal stock. An Italian
designed multi-role shotgun introduced in 1979, with this example manufactured in 1982 per the boxed
“AI” 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 and enlarged rotary safety lever. Fitted with a ribbed polymer slide and pistol grip, along with a folding stamped metal stock.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original phosphate and black finishes with some light cycling wear, limited minor edge wear, and limited light handling marks. A solid rubber pad has been
added to the butt, which interferes with folding the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,500
LOT 1596
Outstanding Pre-Ban 1964 Early Production Curio & Relic Colt
AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Serial Number “SP00813” - Serial no. SP00813, 223 Rem
cal., 20 inch round bbl., black anodized/oxide finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in 1964,
the second year of AR-15 SP1 rifle production at Colt with an approximate serial number range
of SP00101 to SP02500. Features standard markings on the slab-side lower receiver, including
the three-digit “SP00813” serial number on the left side, with a three-prong flash hider on the upside-down “M” and “triangle/VP” marked barrel with “12”
on the underside, elevation adjustable winged post front sight on the “A” frame gas block with bayonet lug, windage adjustable flip-up two leaf rear peep sight on the fixed carry
handle upper receiver with short deflector and without a forward assist, unserrated bolt carrier with chrome plated firing pin and “M/P” marked bolt along with a flathead retainer
pin, and a two-piece buffer. Fitted with a checkered pistol grip, long vented triangular handguard, fixed buttstock with ribbed rubber buttpad, and magazine with “COLT AR-15” marked on the floorplate. Includes a black nylon M1
pattern web sling, an extra magazine with “COLT AR-15” marked on the floorplate, a Colt manual, plastic muzzle cover, and segmented cleaning rod with brush.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retaining 99% original black anodized and oxide finishes with limited minor handling marks. The furniture is also excellent with limited minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. It would be
difficult to find a higher condition three-digit, 1964 production Colt AR-15 SP1 rifle than this example!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
Collector’s Fact
This early production Colt AR-15 SP-1 rifle
was manufactured in 1964, making it a
desirable Curio & Relic Longarm
LOT 1594
Scarce FMP/Vollmer Model XG3S/21 Semi-Automatic Belt Fed Rifle with
Bipod and Extra Barrel - Serial no. V109, 308 Win cal., 18 inch round bbl.,
phosphate/black finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in Portugal c.
1980s, and subsequently modified by Vollmer Manufacturing into a
HK21 pattern belt fed semi-automatic rifle, as close visual copy of the
German military and police issued G8 general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Heckler & Koch. Importer mark on
the right of the receiver with FMP manufacturer, model, and serial number marked on top, along with the Vollmer address
“Model 21” marking and additional “H2101” serial number on the right of the feed well. Features hooded post front and
adjustable peep rear sights (graduated from 200 to 1,200 meters), a detachable folding metal bipod, ventilated monolithic forend, an enlarged charging handle grip, “ HK 1/74” marked bolt, “FMP 3/86” marked bolt carrier, and color
coded “0/1” fire selection indicators on the shelf-pattern trigger housing. Fitted with a textured polymer pistol grip, a fixed Model 21 pattern polymer buttstock with enlarged rubber buttpad, and a heavy profile “FMP” marked
detachable barrel assembly. Includes an extra “FMP” marked detachable barrel assembly.
CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded by Vollmer Manufacturing into an HK21 configured belt-fed semi-automatic rifle, retaining 95% plus original phosphate and 97% plus factory quality matte black finish, with some dried grease
and limited minor handling marks. The stock is excellent with limited minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel assembly is excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000