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LOT 3444
American Arms/Delta M60
Semi-Automatic Rifle with Extra Trigger Group - Serial no. P204, 7.62 mm Nato
cal., 22 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, synthetic stock, plastic grips. Manufactured as a
semi automatic closed bolt version of the ever iconic M60 light machine gun using a new
made receiver with commercial and military contract components. Developed in the late 1950s, the M60 was designed as a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG), a single weapon to replace as many different .30 caliber machine guns in the Army inventory as possible. The M60 was deployed as the main infantry machine gun for Vietnam, along with a variety of air, ground, and water vehicle mountings. While other designs started to fill
the infantry niche from the 80s onward, the M60 is still a frontline automatic weapon with American and allied armed forces. The “11-73” dated barrel is equipped with a fixed blade front sight, elongated bird cage flash hider, and swiveling bipod. The front trunnion is fitted with barrel quick release hardware, carry handle, and rear ladder sight adjustable to 1,100 yards. The trunnion is marked “GUN,MACHINE/7.62-MM, M60/SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”
between the carry handle and rear sight. The receiver is
marked on the bottom with “AM ARMS/DELTA/RENO, NV/P204” and
is fitted with a semi-automatic pistol group with checkered plastic grip
and ribbed buttstock with shoulder support. Includes a M60D trigger
group and “door gunner” pattern dual spade grip famous for use on helicopters and military vehicles in Vietnam, black plastic belt carrier, and green sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with scattered scuffs and scratches, as well as a drag line from the ammunition box mount. The furniture is very good with scattered scratches and dings and some hairline cracks around the rear sling mount. The spade grip has not been tested. Mechanically excellent. This is your chance to add a semi-automatic version of the venerable M60 machine gun to your collection! Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 3445
American Arms/Delta M1919 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod - Serial no. 02031, 30 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, metal grips. Folding blade front and ladder rear sights on the receiver, 5-line maker’s mark on the right side of the frame, “799613” on the cover, and some Hebrew markings on the left side. Barrel is fitted with a vented heat shield. Included is a tripod, rare belt loader with wooden case, and cloth belts with wood case.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with scattered dings and scratches, discoloration on the receiver. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are excellent to very good to very fine
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 3446
MMC LLC Vickers Semi-Automatic Rifle
with Tripod - Serial no. 3689, 303 cal., 30 inch water cooled round bbl., black finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by Midwest Metal Creations LLC in Lisbon, Iowa, using a mix of original and reproduction parts. The rifle is fitted with offset
blade front and 2,900 yard adjustable sights, a watercooling jacket over the barrel, and spade grips. The right sideplate is marked “MMC LLC VICKERS 303/LISBON, IA 30 CAL 3689”. Based
on the Maxim machine gun, the Vickers was the main machine gun used by British forces during World War I and remained in use until being phased out in the 1960s. During its service, the Vickers became widely known for its rock solid reliability, becoming
a dear friend to many of the British soldiers who got the opportunity to fire one. Included with the rifle is a green painted tripod with red bands on each leg, a hose adaptor, and approximately 16 cloth belts.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original
black finish with some light handling marks
and an attractive patina on the brass feed tray. The
cork is absent from the water jacket plug, and the grips
show some chipping and cracks. Mechanically excellent. The
tripod is very fine with storage and handling marks, chipped paint revealing attractive patina on the brass beneath. Belts are excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
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