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LOT 599
Early Four Digit Serial Number Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 1075, 30-06 cal., 25 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Introduced in 1996, the Ohio Ordnance 1918A3 is a semi-automatic closed bolt copy of the signature Browning Automatic Rifle. Fitted with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, flash hider, adjustable gas port, 2-position safety, barrel mounted bipod, carry handle and left-side charging handle. The surplus barrel is marked “HSA/5-53”. The top of the receiver bears the model and caliber markings, with the “CHARDON, OH” address over the patent and the early four digit serial number. Smooth walnut forearm and buttstock with a smooth steel buttplate and flip up shoulder rest. Includes a green canvas sling, two thirty round magazines, three twenty round magazines, magazine covers, and a monopod. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original parkerized finish with some minor scuffs, a few oil stains, and some handling marks. The forend and stock are very fine as well with a few dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
LOT 600
American Arms/Delta M1919 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod - Serial no. 02026, 308 , 25 1/2 inch round bbl., parkerized finish. Manufactured using a new-made semi-auto sideplate and mixed commercial/surplus parts. Folding blade front and ladder rear sights on the receiver, 5-line maker’s mark on the right side of the frame, “784419” on the cover, and some Hebrew markings on the left side. Barrel is fitted with a vented heat shield. Includes a tripod and T&E mechanism. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% plus matte grey finish with some handling marks and scattered spots of surface oxidation, including some scattered pitting covered by the finish. Mechanically excellent. Tripod is very fine with scuffs and some scattered oil staining. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 601
Collector’s Corner/Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 Self Loading Rifle with USMC Commemorative Markings - Serial no. USMC-019, 30 cal., 24 inch round bbl., matte gray finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured by Collector’s Corner (later operating under the name Ohio Ordnance Works), this is a closed bolt semi-automatic copy of the famous 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle, made using a new made receiver and a mix of military and commercial components. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a short flash hider, swiveling bipod and carry handle on the “ROT II/1-53” marked barrel, 3-position adjustable gas port, “F” and “S” marked selector, hardwood forearm and plastic buttstock with a green canvas sling. The top of the receiver bears the early Collector’s Corner markings, with a USMC globe/anchor/eagle logo and the words “Semper Fi/U.S.M.C.” ahead of the rear sight. Magazine not included. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original phosphate finish, showing scattered patches of oxidization, a few rough spots, and mild handling marks overall. The forearm and carry handle are excellent, showing mild wear, and the buttstock is very good with some scuffs and stains. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 602
Wise Lite Arms S/A RPD Semi- Automatic Rifle - Serial no. WLA29- CK1594, 7.62x39 mm cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ phosphate finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured as a semi-automatic, closed bolt version of the RPD light machine with a combination of new manufacture and Polish surplus parts. The RPD was designed by the Soviet Union as their infantry squad automatic weapon from 1948 until its replacement with the RPK in 1960. The role of the RPD laid the groundwork for squad automatic weapons into the present day. Features an adjustable post front sight with wing protectors, adjustable notch rear sight, Wasatch Firepower flash hider, wooden furniture, a polish “(11)/1958” dated dust cover. The left side of the receiver is marked with the Wise Lite Arms address. Included with the rifle are three extra ammunition drums with carriers and belts, as well as a green canvas sling and thread protector. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original blue and phosphate finishes with some minor handling marks, a couple spots of minor surface oxidation. Wood is very fine with dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000