December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Absolutely beautiful Colt Model 52-A Browning .50 caliber machine gun, consecutive serial number to gun Morphy’s sold in September 2024, complete with original water jacket filler caps and chains, straight steel charging handle, and brass bearing. Accessories include desirable, albeit incomplete, waist level tripod with cradle (no legs, or intermediary shaft present). Additional charging handle is included with this lot to upgrade handle to M2HB standards. An adapted .50 caliber barrel and extension is also included as a spare, as well as 24 rounds of .50 BMG ammunition in a G.I. can. Other small accessory parts include two boxes of 10 steel belt links, and six headspace shims. This is an exceptionally attractive Colt water cooled machine gun. The water cooled .50 caliber guns were used prior to and through the World War II era, and are featured in popular World War II films, becoming extremely popular collector’s items. Original Colt markings on right sideplate. Internal parts appear to be original and of correct vintage. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth dull finish with some slight thinning in places. Wooden handles on spade grips are in extremely fine condition. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine with firing reisdue. Spare barrel bore extremely fine, shiny and bright. This is an exceedingly impressive display piece and 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 AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2024-12-39.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Accessories
Mounting pieces, spare barrel, ammo, machine gunners vest, accessories