GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
JAPANESE TYPE 92 HEAVY MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL MANUAL (C&R).JAPANESETYPE 92 HMG10577.7MMW/ACCESS & ORIG MANUALMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 7.7mm. 28-1/2" bbl. Kokura Manufactured Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun on its orig tripod including scarce orig flash hider SN 427, brass optic slot coverplate and exceedingly rare orig Japanese manual with red cover. Also included, is a high quality homemade bbl removal tool. Oiler reservoir cap and retention clip not present. Stacked cannon ball symbol above SN on left side of receiver and marking indicate Kokura Manufacture in 1938 January. External SNs match. The Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was derived from the French Hotchkiss design and fires from a brass feed strip at a relatively slow rate of fire. Any who have fired this model weapon will attest to its reliability, accuracy and durability. Relatively few specimens are available as registered machine guns. There was a significant amount of ammunition on orig feed strips brought into the United States in years past and it is generally available on the collector market. 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 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine with about 90% finish remaining overall thinning to a grey patina on the top cover /oiler and the bbl retention collar. Internal parts are in very fine condition. Very good strong bore with some shine and some noticeable pitting. Oiler brush in very good serviceable condition. Tripod, manufactured by Hitachi, is in good condition with over 60% of its orig paint and includes the orig carrying handles and rear "handlebars" with remains of the leather handle coverings in 3 of the 4 positions. The extremely scarce Japanese manual is in fine condition turning yellow at the edges with corner wear and a loss of some portion of the red cover. A very exciting find for the WWII collector and shooting enthusiasts alike. 52525-1 JWK71 (18,000-28,000)