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LOT 3362
Soviet LPO-50 Flamethrower Unit - LPO-50 flamethrower, with bipod, sling, back pack, and hoses. Developed in 1953, the LPO-50 was the Soviet Union’s standard issue infantry flamethrower through the lion’s share of the Cold War, as well as their final model of conventional flamethrower. Much like in the West, the Soviets retired their flamethrowers in favor of incendiary rockets, which gave greater range. Outside of the direct Soviet circle of influence, it
was also produced by China and seen in the inventories of both North Vietnam and the Irish Republican Army. In design, the LPO-
50 takes some notes from the preceding ROKS-2 and ROKS-3
units, with the flame wand unit designed with a rifle-like pistol
grip, buttstock, and bipod to let them blend in better with their
host unit and reduce the chance of getting singled out as a high value target by enemy marksmen. Mechanically,
the LPO-50 takes a very different track than
its predecessors and Western counterparts.
Instead of using inert gas to propel incendiary
material, the three individual tanks of the backpack
unit each contain one “shot” worth of fuel and a tiny pyrotechnic cartridge. The trigger unit on the wand has a setting for each
tank, plus a safe setting, and when pulled electrically fires
the pyro cartridge in the selected tank as well as one of three
igniter units at the muzzle, the former generating the pressure
to drive out the fuel and the latter lighting it up. A battery
(absent on this example) concealed in the buttstock powers both sets of igniter units, with a three-prong plug concealed behind
the pistol grip and the electric wires running along the fuel hose. Once a tank is lit, it goes until it’s gone; you buy the ticket, and
you take the ride for approximately 2-3 seconds. The unit here consists of the wand, the backpack tank unit with strips of
mesh backing (shoulder straps absent), and a set of liquid and electric connection lines. The wand is dated “1958”, with a
serial number of “A5801”, and fitted with a canvas sing.
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the original blue/black
anodized finish, showing mild handling marks, areas of
brown patina, and light spotting. Mechanically untested but
appears to be in good order.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
Smith Manufacturing Group DPM Semi-Automatic Rifle with Crate and Magazines - Serial no. SMG13-DPM0038, 7.62x54 R cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, birch stock. Manufactured in the United States as a semi-automatic version of the Russian DPM light machine gun from surplus parts and a deactivated receiver. The DPM is a late World War II improved version of the classic DP-27 machine gun, which feeds from a unique “dinner plate” drum magazine mounted flat on top of the receiver. It features a conical flash hider, winged post front and tangent rear sights, an integral bipod mounted to the heat shield, serrated birch pistol grips, and smooth buttstock with integral oiler. The right side of the receiver is marked with the Smith Manufacturing Group nomenclature and address. The top of the receiver is marked “Circle 11” and the top of the trigger housing is marked “DN1517.” Includes two extra drum magazines and custom made plywood carry crate. CONDITION: Very good, with 75% plus blue finish retained with discoloration on the receiver around re-weld marks, edge wear, handling marks, moderate spotting, crisp ribs on grips, and minor handling marks on buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3364
TNW M31 SA Semi-Automatic Rifle, Class III/NFA Short Barreled Rifle - Serial no.
Y000515, 9x19mm cal., 12 1/2 inch round bbl., matte grey finish, hardwood stock. Manufactured by TNW
as a semi-automatic, closed bolt copy of the Finnish KP/-31 submachine gun, with a new made receiver and a mix of
commercial and military surplus components and a NFA-length barrel to enhance the emulation. Blade front and tangent rear sights, the latter bearing “SUOMI” markings on the left side and “1932” on the right, and TNW’s markings on the left side of the receiver ahead of the magazine. With a smooth pistol grip stock, leather sling, and one “SA” marked Tikka drum magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 70% of the matte gray phosphate finish, showing mild handling marks, areas of brown patina, and spotting overall. The stock is good as repaired, with a pin-stabilized crack in the wrist and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
LOT 3363
246 Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000