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LOT 1582
KMP Classic Arms Browning Model 1919A4 Belt Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle with Tripod - Serial no. 1787, 7.62x51 Nato cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish. A semi-automatic only version of the classic World War II-era U.S. Browning Model 1919A4 medium machine gun, manufactured from surplus parts and chambered for 7.62x51 mm NATO. It features folding blade front and adjustable folding ladder peep rear sights, conical flash hider, ventilated heat shield, clamp-on hardwood gripped carry handle, and cast steel pistol grip. It includes a mounting pintle and “COLSON CORP. 1942” marked tripod, along with a traverse and
elevation mechanism.
CONDITION: Very good overall, retaining 85% plus parkerized finish with edge wear, handling marks, and scattered spotting. The tripod is also very good, retaining much of the olive drab paint with scattered handling marks, edge wear, and spotting. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
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LOT 1583
Collector’s Corner/Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 Self Loading Rifle with USMC
Commemorative Markings - Serial no. USMC-018, 30 cal., 24 inch round bbl., matte grey 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 flash hider on the “I.B.M/6-43” marked
barrel, 3-position adjustable gas port, “F” and “S” marked selector, hardwood forearm, and plastic
buttstock with a leather 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.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original matte gray finish, showing some takedown lines and
minor handling marks. The furniture is in equal condition, and the sling shows some light cracks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500