GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE POLISH MANUFACTURED R.K.M. BROWNING WZ.28 (C&R).POLANDWZ-284996E8 MMMODERN; NFA; C&R8 MM. 27" Bbl. Exceedingly attractive and highly collectible Polish BAR complete with Polish eagle and proof marks on top of receiver. Marked "R.K.M. BROWNING WZ.28 P.W.U.F.K. 1933" with SN. Bbl matches receiver SN and is also marked "20 CMC". Additional markings on right side of bbl indicate that this weapon was at one time in possession of a well-known NFA collector/dealer in the distant past. "5 CAL 8 MOD a COLLINSVILLE, ILL". Three position selector on left side of receiver correctly marked "P C B" indicating full, semi, and safe. Orig wooden stock, pistol grip, forend, and orig bi-pod. Even correct orig flash hider and front sight protection ring is present. Action functions smoothly when operated by hand including magazine well cover, and ejection port cover. This weapon appears fully functional. Included is an incredibly scarce orig Polish canvas magazine carrier for this rifle clearly marked with maker's mark from "WARSZAWA" (Warsaw) in 1935. There are five 20-rnd magazines in the magazine pouch. Case and magazines are in very good serviceable condition. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine. High lustrous orig gray-blue finish with loss of finish to bare metal along high edges with some patina on charging handle and some light scratches and very small amount of pin prick corrosion turning brown. Bi-pod legs show more finish loss and there is typical scarring with some chips out of forend where bi-pod legs make contact. Pistol grip also is missing a couple of chips and has moderate handling marks as does buttstock which has a 3-1/2" crack on right side running parallel to bore line from receiver to rear. Bolt face and interior receiver are in very fine condition. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Action is very smooth without a disconcertingly strong spring as often found in the American model. This is a very attractive specimen of a hard-to-find machine gun and would be an absolutely outstanding addition to any machine gun collection. 50128-2 JWK (15,000-30,000)