GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
BEAUTIFUL NEAR MINT ALL WOOD STOCK ERMCO 1918-A2 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).ERMCO1918A2 BARB000930-06carrying handle and one magazineMODERN; NFACal. .30-06. 27" bbl with flash hider. Near mint superb and attractive wood stocked Browning automatic rifle as manufactured by ERMCO utilizing US GI parts. Flaming bomb symbol and 1919 date on bbl forward of receiver with British proofs on left side of bbl forward of receiver. Receiver SN is the only visible SN. Smooth wooden forend, and wooden buttstock with flip up shoulder rest, and attached Bi-pod 3rd (and best) model gas port regulator at front of gas cyl. Also include is a carrying handle off of gun. The American B.A.R. was designed and fielded to provide "Walking fire" for troops to use when on the assault. The later 1918 A2 model incorporated a bi-pod so that the rifle could be used in a steadier manner. The A2 model also is a full automatic only machine gun with a fast automatic and slow automatic setting only on the selector. This makes it ideal for a collector in Connecticut who desires a B.A.R. 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 form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as re-finished upon re-manufacture. Smooth gray Parkerized finish with one lustrous blue mag. Wood is also extremely fine with some light handling marks and a couple of dings to the buttstock which appears to have been lightly sanded and re-oiled. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is brilliant, shiny and bright. An incredibly attractive 1918 A2 B.A.R. which this cataloger can attest is a favorite at any range shooting event. 53171-22 JWK (25,000-35,000)