GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
FANTASTIC WINCHESTER MODEL 1918 BAR FROM WW I ERA (CURIO & RELIC).WINCHESTER1918BAR6982230-06MODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 30-06. 24" bbl. Extremely attractive specimen of this iconic American machine gun. Bbl was manufactured by Winchester in May of 1918 and has correct Winchester and flaming bomb proof marks. Receiver also has crossed cannon proof mark on top, forward of makers markings which state "BROWNING MACHINE RIFLE/U.S. MODEL OF 1918/MAN'F'D. BY WINCHESTER" flaming bomb proof ahead of rear sight. Screw-on flash hider not present. Early socket-type gas cylinder missing retention clip, selector/safety stop pin also not present. Beautifully checkered walnut forend and attractive walnut buttstock with butt trap really set off the handsomeness of this design. Includes one unmarked 20-rnd magazine. 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 is near excellent as refinished. Deep lustrous blue on all metal parts with only the tiniest of dings noticeable under the finish upon close examination, and several evenly spaced blemishes on the bbl on the left side where it was up against some kind of a web belt or something which caused the finish to blemished. Magazine not refinished and has some scuff marks and wear from going into the magazine well and a slightly different color than the rest of the gun. Checkered forend missing a couple of checks with evidence of having been refreshed and there is a slight gap where the top of the forearm meets the receiver and a noticeable ring of metal at the joint where the bbl screws into the receiver on the left side. Buttstock has been sanded and refinished but very little wood was removed as it is still somewhat proud of the back of the receiver. Bore has good strong rifling, turning dark in the grooves. Winchester manufactured BAR's come to market very infrequently and this is an extremely attractive specimen. 49296-8 JWK24 (20,000-30,000)