GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
INCREDIBLY RARE FN MANUFACTURING "MINI MI" MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).FN MANUFACTURINGMINIMIFN0089595.56 MMMODERN; NFACal 5.56 mm, 19 1/2 " bbl with flash hider. 2nd consecutively numbered specimen being offered in this auction. Fully automatic fire only, and also known as the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the United States military. This model is utilizes either a belt or magazine ammunition feeding system. It is Gas piston operated and firing from an open bolt, and utilizes a rotary bolt locking system, with a quick detachable chrome lined barrel. Standard features include a bipod, carrying handle and flip-up loop shoulder stock rest as well as rail for mounting a variety of sighting systems in addition to a rear peep sight. Marked "FN" within an oval over "HERSTAL" on left side of receiver with numerous original stock numbers on various parts. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears to be fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. Currently on a Form 3 with Julia''s classified as a PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE and annotated on the form "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE". CONDITION: Near excellent condition throughout. Evidence of having been fired only upon close observation. Top cover rail and mechanism within top cover or feed tray are excellent and show no evidence of firing. chamber absolutely clean. Firing residue visible at gas block and cylinder area. Slight handling marks with some barely discernible brassing on some of the high edges of the rail and buttplate, but just about as fantastic as one could hope for. This is one of very few examples in a status that require NO law enforcement letter for transfer to a current FFL and SOT license holder. As a pre-86 dealer sample, the dealer who has machine guns in this status who subsequently gives up their license may keep them as a private individual, subject to any local restrictions. Links for belts are readily available and no doubt someone will see the intrinsic value in this both as an investment as well as a recreational standpoint. 49318-3 JWK76 (35,000-60,000)