December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Beautiful Colt Model 52-A Browning .50 caliber machine gun, complete with water jacket filler caps and chains, original wood furnishings, and brass bearing. A cradle with stirrup ready to drop into a tripod is included with this gun. Brass trigger paddle and straight steel cocking handle. This gun retains its original Colt fine-threaded barrel water jacket. The water-cooled .50 caliber guns were used prior to and throughout the World War II era and are featured in popular World War II films, becoming extremely popular collector’s items. The Colt guns, such as this one, are the most desirable. Original Colt markings on right sideplate. Internal parts appear to be original and of correct vintage. Electronic NFA registry indicates “Colt” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth dull finish with some touching up at some pitting visible at the 4 o'clock position on the water jacket. Remnants of original green discernible in places. Wooden handles on spade grips are in fine condition with typical handling marks. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-automatic-only machine gun. This is an extremely impressive display piece, and if you are going to have a .50 caliber machine gun, the water-cooled version is a great one to have. One could say, "A cool gun". Anyone who has watched popular films about the attack on Pearl Harbor will recognize this iconic American machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2023-12-05
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.