GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
OUTSTANDING DLO REGISTERED WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) DLO/WESTINGHOUSE BROWNING 1917 155945 30-06 MODERN; NFA Cal. .30-06. 24" bbl. This is one of those rare and welcome cases where one of the early bottom plate un-modified Browning Model of 1917 water-cooled machine guns complete with "W.E.W." inspector markings was registered by Douglas L. Oefinger as a full transferable machine gun. Rear sight is graduated in meters and so marked. Drain cork is split but mostly present. Bolt is devoid of any top markings. Top of brass trunnion exhibits a small "penguin" proof mark over "34" with a "T" on the right side. Included is one orig, albeit re-painted, Model of 1918 tripod manufactured by "THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY" as indicated by orig data plate. Orig leather retaining collar present and serviceable. Rear retaining pin chain appears to be a replacement and held to head of tripod by cotter pin. No external SNs visible except for receiver SN. 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. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to very fine. Orig finish thinning and turning to a pleasant light brown smooth patina, with a couple of very light dings and scratches to the water jacket. Mechanics are crisp. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Bore is fine with shiny lands turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains almost all of an extremely fine re-painted finish. Orig wooden grips have some light dings and handling marks, but otherwise, very attractive and serviceable. Un-modified orig Browning 1917 machine guns are seldom encountered. This one with its scarce orig 1918 tripod and in this condition is a real prize for the early machine gun collector. 51810-1 JWK56 (28,000-40,000) W/TRIPOD