November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Extremely rare example of a World War II factory cutaway of an original ANM2 aircraft machine gun utilized for training purposes. These ANM2 and mounts were utilized as armament aboard the B-17 "Flying Fortress" Heavy Bomber. The rear data plate is marked "U.S. NAVY-BUR. OF ORD. / 50 CAL. AIRCRAFT MACH. GUN / MOUNT ADAPTER / MARK 6 - MOD 3 / MADE BY / BELL AIRCRAFT CORP. / ORDNANCE DIV. / PAT. APPLIED FOR", with an additional data plate present on the rear of the mount indicating manufacture by Bell Aircraft Corp. Right side of receiver and barrel have been cut away, illustrating the function of internal components. Right side of mount is fitted with a battery powered day and night sight, with the left side of the receiver being fitted with an ammunition shoot and linked .50 BMG dummy rounds. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with the gun retaining the vast majority of its original arsenal finish. Mount retains bountiful amounts of its painted finish, with some minor wear. An extremely attractive example of a Browning AN/M2 machine gun on a World War II vintage aircraft mount.