September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
This is a DP-27 machine gun, but more often called a DP-28 here in America. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1935, as indicated on the top of the receiver. The various components of this gun are non-matching and the gun is refinished. Incidental to the refinishing job the manufacturer's markings on the top of the receiver are illegible. Notwithstanding, the serial numbers on several of the components clearly include Cyrillic characters indicating Russian manufacture. One original pan magazine is included with this lot. Electronic NFA registry indicates "ASKLAND, RUSSELL LEE DBA SXT" as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent as refinished over the occasional handling mark. Bolt is a plum color, also indicating refinish over hardening. Wood has been sanded and refinished and is an attractive light color. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Pan magazine has a finish consistent with the rest of this arm. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Overall this gun presents extremely well, and this model is seldom found yet a highly sought-after machine gun in the United States. It is sure to please both the WWII collector and the shooting enthusiast. 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. JWK 2023-9-52