GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MAREMOUNT CORP M-60 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).MAREMOUNTM-6007710327.62 MMMODERN; NFACal. 7.62 mm. 25-3/4" bbl. Manufactured by Maremount Corp. in Saco, Maine. This is the iconic classic United States machine gun from the Vietnam and later eras. Fully automatic; only this design featured a quick change bbl and could be mounted in a number of applications but most prominently was utilized at the squad level on its bipod or tripod. Included is a orig M122 tripod with traverse and elevation mechanism. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine with some brassing and loss of enamel finish to the top cover, particularly above the feedway and along the high edges. Feedtray exhibits loss of finish where belt travels across, but not a great deal of loss as it appears this machine gun has been fired very little. Remainder of matte blue finish near excellent including the bipod, legs, carrying handle and receiver. Hard black composite parts also near excellent with only very minor handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Universally and immediately recognizable in numerous films and always popular at the range, these M 60 machine guns are always sought after by both military collectors and shooting enthusiasts. This particular specimen is in exceedingly nice condition. Ammunition appropriate for this firearm is being offered as a separate lot by James D. Julia, Inc. 49296-12 JWK30 (22,500-32,500)