November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Exceptional condition Kesley-Hayes Wheel Company manufactured U.S. M2 .50 caliber machine gun. Serial number places the date of manufacture in 1942. Crossed cannon ordnance proof on right side below inspectors initials. Attractive hard black composite grips and charging handle. No muzzle attachment at end of barrel. Visible numbers are matching. Feedway shows no indication of this gun ever having had a belt pass through it. Electronic NFA registry indicates “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent dull gray refinish throughout. Some slight loss of finish to a gray patina to the bolt operating parts within the receiver. Tripod is as new in the box with preservative grease. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a full-automatic only machine gun. Absolutely nothing except positive things to say about this WWII 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 2022-11-60
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Manufacturer
Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co.