May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
One of very few Fully Transferable to individual owner specimens in the National Firearms Act registry, this utterly fantastic exceptionally high condition original U.S. M240B machine gun is unfired since leaving the factory according to the consignor. The original shipping box is included, as well as correct tripod for this remarkable machine gun. Marked on left side of the receiver, “U.S. M240. 11825980 / MACHINE GUN 7.62 MM “, (followed by serial number, contract number, and National Stock Number). The manufacturer is indicated on the left side of receiver near the bottom. Please see detailed photos. This machine gun needs no introduction to any who have recently served in the American military or to any American military enthusiasts. The M240B was selected to replace the M60 machine gun in December 1995. This model, or variations of it depending, on whether it is being carried by soldiers, mounted in ground vehicles, or in helicopters, is now the current modern American military full-sized rifle caliber machine gun in 7.62x51mm NATO. This particular specimen has a durable composite buttstock. The feed tray is flash-chrome plated. Optic mounting bracket present at the left side of the receiver. Bipod present. These guns are extremely scarce in the National Firearms Act Registry, There are about a dozen fully transferable specimens, and 17 Pre-86 dealer sample guns in the Registry. Electronic NFA Registry indicates “FN (HERSTAL)” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint, appears unfired since factory testing, original finish with perhaps some slight loss of finish at the contact points where the top cover has been opened and closed, and also at the mount contact points. Furnishings are near excellent. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this gun. Bore is fabulous, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. This is a full-auto only machine gun. This is an exceptionally rare public offering of a state-of-the-art modern U.S. military machine gun. For the advanced and forward-thinking investor/collector. 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 2025-05-087.
