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LOT 3623
KMP Classic Arms Model 1919A4 Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Firearm with Case - Serial no. 1675,
30-06 Springfield cal., 24
inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, metal grips. Built up
utilizing a KMP Classic Arms
side plate manufactured in Mansfield, Ohio, c. 21st century along with surplussed U.S. Browning Model 1919
components. An air-cooled variant of the earlier World War I era Browning Model 1917 water-cooled machine gun, the Browning Model 1919 was
developed shortly after the war and became the standard medium caliber machine gun for the U.S. and several other nations throughout and after World War II. Features
folding blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, a ventilated barrel shroud, cast metal pistol grip, “ordnance bomb” marked on a few components, along with the model, caliber, and serial number marked on the right
side plate. Includes an SKB brand black hard transport case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 90% plus original parkerized finish with grease in the action, some scattered minor edge wear, some minor spotting on the front sight attachment, and some light handling scuffs.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3622
Very Rare Casull Model 290
Semi-Automatic Platter-Fed
Open Bolt Rifle - NSN, 22 LR cal.,
16 1/2 inch fluted bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Hand
made in very limited quantities (estimated at 87 or fewer) c. 1966-1967, the Casull 290 was the forerunner to
the American Arms 180, which would streamline the design for full production. Designed by noted weapon and
cartridge designer Richard Casull, the 290 establishes many of the distinctive features used in the 180, in particular the Casull-patented top-feed platter magazine,
constructed from two pieces with an outer magazine with multiple internal vertical tracks and a fixed feed ramp, and an inner detachable spring loaded power unit;
together, this allows for an extremely high capacity (approximately 290 rounds, hence the name) without putting an undue mechanical burden on the mechanism to drive
the platter. Overall ergonomics are also very close to the 180, showing the same “Thompson meets Lewis Gun” aesthetic with a ribbed barrel, grooved forearm, rear pistol
grip, and a quick detach buttstock, and internally the open bolt mechanism with ambidextrous downward ejection is very close to the 180. Externally, the most apparent differences are in the sights and receiver top cover; in
contrast to the 180, the 290 uses a raised post that passes through the center of the magazine as the base for a post front sight, with a fully adjustable peep rear sight mounted on the elevated cover, with the cover doubling as the
rear catch for the magazine. Internally, there are slight differences to the bolt face, in particular the use of an elongated vertical striker to strike the cartridge rim at both the 12-o’clock and 6-o’clock positions, giving greater certainty
of ignition than with a conventional striker. Casull’s model marking and patent number are marked on the rear sight base, with the assembly letters “BD” on the receiver, bolt, feed lips, and buttstock.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% original blue finish, showing some light edge wear and handling marks. The rear sight screw is absent. The stock is also excellent, with minor dings and scratches. The power unit for the magazine
and the lever that controls the movement of the top cover for magazine retention are absent, otherwise mechanically functions.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
LOT 3621
Desirable The Big Four Mfg.
G.13 Semi-Automatic Firearm
with Tripod and Accessories - Serial
no. 0007, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 28 inch
round bbl., black finish, metal stock. Built up as a semi-automatic only version the German “Maschinengewehr
13” (MG 13) light machine gun, utilizing a “G.13” marked receiver manufactured by The Big Four Manufacturing
in Houston, Texas, c. 21st century and surplussed Portuguese M/1938 and German MG 13 components, with the
model markings, serial number, and manufacturer’s address marked on the right side. Introduced in 1930, the MG 13 was a descendant of the
Dreyse Model 1907 belt-fed and water-cooled heavy machine gun, and was significantly lightened over the latter with the use of an air-cooled barrel and detachable box magazine feed. Used as
the standard light machine gun of the late Weimar Republic and early days of Hitler’s rise to power, the MG 13 would see use during World War II as a second-line weapon, but was also adopted by
Portugal as the M/1938, where it saw action as late as the Portuguese Colonial War in the 1960s/1970s, and by the Nationalist Chinese (who received them as standard secondary armament with
Panzer I tanks from Germany). Features fixed folding blade front and Mauser pattern adjustable tangent rear sights, a folding rear anti-aircraft sight, a tubular perforated heat shield similar to that
of the MG 34, a detachable folding metal bipod, a carry handle mounted to the heat shield, “F” and “S” marked fire controls around the safety lever on the left side, various World War II era German
Waffenamts on some small parts, and a Portuguese crest over “1938” marked on the right side ahead of the ejection port. Fitted with a walnut pistol grip a folding tubular buttstock with leather rests and a folding butt. Includes
a folding anti-aircraft tripod with leather carry sling, a metal dual-barrel transport case with leather carry sling, five extra barrels, 15 extra magazines, two metal magazine carry cases, a magazine loading tool, a World War II era
German gas mask metal canister containing an anti-aircraft sight and flash hider attachment, two multi-wrenches, and a leather sling.
CONDITION: Very fine as built up by The Big Four Mfg., retaining 75% plus original black finish with some scattered light edge wear, some light patches of flaking black paint, some mild handling wear, some minor spotting/
freckling, and some scattered light scuffs. The wood is fine as sanded and re-oiled with some light compression and rub wear. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are fine to very fine.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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