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LOT 3549
Wise Lite Arms Model AJM 53 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. WLA28-6963, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 21 1/2 inch round bbl., matte black finish, hardwood stock. A semi-automatic only copy of the Yugoslavian M53, which was itself a copy of the famed World War II era MG 42 general purpose machine gun, manufactured by Wise Lite Arms of Boyd, Texas. Constructed from a combination of new-made and surplus components, it fires from a closed-bolt. It features folding front and adjustable tangent rear sights, quick change barrel, detachable and foldable bipod, painted hardwood buttstock with wire reinforcement, and an AR-15 pattern trigger pack in the fire control module.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 85% plus matte black finish with moderate handling marks and light edge wear, along with scattered spotting, especially around the iron sights and heat shield. The stock is fine, painted black with moderate scuffs and handling wear. Mechanically good. Estimate: 7,500 - 10,000
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LOT 3550
TNW Inc. Semi-Automatic Copy of a World War II German MG-34 - Serial no. 4632, 7.92 mm Mauser cal., 25 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. A semi-automatic only copy of the World War II era German MG-34 general purpose machine gun, manufactured by TNW Inc. of Vernonia, Oregon. Constructed from a combination of original World War II era German parts, new manufacture components, a new manufacture semi-automatic receiver. With various German proof and marking on original components, including “dot/1945” on barrel shroud. Fitted with serrated metal grip panels, hardwood buttstock, folding sights, and folding bipod. Includes original shipping box, alloy dummy receiver (dust cover retainer broken), and operator’s manual.
CONDITION: Fine as refinished, with over 80% of the blue finish retained along with moderate edge wear, spotting, and handling marks. The buttstock is good, with several repaired and unrepaired cracks and small gouges. Mechanically very good.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000