GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FINE CONDITION B.S.A. LEWIS MACHINE GUN MODEL 1914 (C&R).BRITISH191413171303MODERN; NFA; C&RCal. .303 British. 26" bbl. This model 1914 Lewis gun comes in it's orig transit chest with spare gas cyl, operating rod, bbl, and a cleaning rod. Additionally it includes five 47 rnd .303 pan mags, two canvas pan pouches, clamp on bipod and anti-aircraft front sight assemblies. Lewis shipping crate is included in this lot. Also included is one 300 rnd tin can Greek manufactured .303 ammunition and books The Lewis Gun by J. David Truby, Julian Hatcher's 1917 book Machineguns, and Robert Bruce Machineguns of World War I. Typical British markings with broad arrow/crown proof on feeding mechanism and receiver. Orig SN on top cover struck through, with correct number visible on top of receiver, shroud SN is a re-strike "22929", bipod manufactured by "B.S & Co LTD", AA clamp on front sight has broad arrow proof. 200 rnds of Hanson Company ammunition in 20 rnd boxes plus approximately 100 rnds of HXP ammunition. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand, this weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4, as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine approaching 90% blued finish with wear to a gray patina at the high edges and where the mag rotates with moderate pitting underneath re-finish of bipod clamp and legs. Some pitting at the base of the handgrip frame. Bore is shiny in the lands, dark in the grooves. Wood is very good with some handling marks and dings. Spare bbl is nearly devoid of finish, bore is shiny, bright, and clean. Spare Gas cyl has light pitting on the exterior but very clean inside. A very nice collectable, fine condition, .303 Lewis. A significant amount of .303 ammunition came into the United States within the last 2 yrs, renewing the interest in these very historic and collectable machine guns. 51386-4 JWK720 (10,000-15,000)