GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RAMO SIDEPLATE BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). RAMO BROWNING 1919A4 800113 .30-06 MODERN; NFA Cal. .30-06. 25" bbl. This is a great shooters set up for the classic Browning air cooled machine gun, which served through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. In addition to the gun itself, which currently has an after market spade backplate and "7.62" marked bolt, there is an orig backplate with hand grip with clip at base, detachable shoulder stock and bipod to convert this to gun 1919A6 configuration. There is a traverse and elevation mechanism with a special bracket so that this can mount on the traditional M3 tripod, however, currently this gun is on a Colt commercial tripod with a reproduction brass Colt identification plate on the center leg. An anti-aircraft extension post for the US tripod, reproduction ammo can hanger box, and GI ammo can are also included as is a desirable Model of 1918 Browning belt filling machine, and a "TNW" Automatic Linking Machine. There are approximately 300 disintegrating links in extremely fine condition in a plastic bag and twelve cloth belts also included. Spare parts include two chrome-lined 1919A4 bbls, three 1919A4 lock frame springs, three 1919A4 lock frame trigger pins, two 1919A4 top cover springs, two 1919A4 bolt drive springs, three 1919A4 sear springs, three 1919A4 bolt firing pins and two 1919A4 extractor assemblies. There is a GI broken case extractor and a post-type anti-aircraft spider sight in a leather pouch, and blank firing adapter. There is also a combination tool and US GI web rifle case. One field manual 23-55, dated 1965 and technical manual 9-1005-212-25 dated June 1969 are included as well as a reprint of the Ordnance Manual TM9-1205 from 1944. As a neat bonus, these parts and accessories come in a US GI WWII footlocker, originally manufactured in 1942. 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 extremely fine as re-finished upon re-manufacture with hard composition carrying and spade handles. Gun mechanics are crisp. Parts are un-serialized. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright as are bores in 308 bbls. Parts and loading machine are likewise very fine and appear serviceable. Tripod has been repainted. Belts all appear to be in very fine serviceable condition. Footlocker is in good condition with some brassing to the corners and cracks to the plywood. The Browning air cooled machine gun is one of the best belt-fed recreational shooting platforms available, rugged and reliable. With spare parts, belts and ammunition available, it makes a shooting enthusiasts ideal "first" belt-fed machine gun as well as a model the advanced enthusiast takes to the range over and over. 51998-1 JWK65 (15,000-22,000) W/ TRIPOD & ACCESS