GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
TREMENDOUSLY ATTRACTIVE AND HISTORIC SAVAGE U.S. MODEL 1917 LEWIS MACHINE GUN (C & R).SAVAGE1917 LEWIS2067030-06two 47 rnd pan mags.MODERN; NFA; C&RCal. .30-06. 28" bbl. Absolutely fabulous model of 1917 Lewis machine gun with U.S. Navy anchor proof on receiver and bolt. Typical markings on top and right side of receiver. Includes clamp on bi-pod and two 47 .30-06 rnd pan mags. Orig sights with ladder marked "30-US". Attractive walnut stock numbered 1242, which does not match the gun SN or the U.S. Navy number which is 2431. External receiver number and U.S. number do not match which is appropriate. Accompanying this gun is a vintage orig Savage Arms Corp., Lewis Machine Gun handbook. Lewis guns are one of the most sought after WWI machine gun collectibles. They are exceedingly well made and very good running guns. They were popular with troops from any country when they acquired them. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as arsenal repainted. Deep black enamel finish on all metal parts thinning to bare metal at high edges with exception of bi-pod which is turning more of a brown patina. Metal is in outstanding condition underneath the finish, with some slight dings here and there. 1 pan mag marked "Cal. 30.06" has more of a deep lustrous finish with some noticeable pitting in spots, yet still very handsome. The other pan is not refinished and is turning either a gray or brown patina with some scattered light pitting. Wood is very good with some dings and handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is shiny and bright with with some light pitting. An exceedingly attractive and collectible Lewis gun. 52618-2 JWK109 (15,000-25,000)