GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
Lot #2099:
GERMAN, MG-15, 61917-42, 8MM, MODERN; NFA; C&R, REAR SIGHT, SIGHT, MOUNT, MOUNTING YOKE, TRIPOD, CATCHING BAG
EXCEEDINGLY RARE GERMAN WWII FULLY TRANSFERABLE MG-15 MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R). GERMAN MG-15 61917-42 8MM MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 8mm. 24/38"bbl. This exceedingly fine German MG-15 machine gun was manufactured by "fzs" (Heinrich Krieghoff) and includes in addition to the orig shoulder attachment with leather sling, an orig 75 rnd saddle drum, bipod assembly, anti-aircraft front and rear sights "football style" brass catching bag and Portuguese "music stand" AA tripod complete with rare orig turnbuckle at base. External SNs match. 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 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance of gun very fine with some chips to the orig black enamel finish. Shoulder attachment also very fine with attractive red Bakelite hand grip extremely fine. Shoulder attachment leather very fine and serviceable. Accessories to include tripod also very fine with orig finish and paint. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, bright and shiny. Bolt face very fine. The MG-15 rarely surfaces as a fully transferable gun. This specimen with its especially nice accessories is the finest ensemble of this model this cataloger has ever encountered. 52168-2 JWK59 (18,000-25,000) REAR SIGHT, SIGHT, MOUNT, MOUNTING YOKE, TRIPOD, CATCHING BAG