April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
Magnificence in miniature was how these wonderful pieces of mechanical art were referred to by "SMALL ARMS REVIEW" in 1986 when the Tippman line of 1/2 scale belt fed machine guns were introduced. Serial number 0113. Caliber .22 LR. 10" barrel. Accessories include tripod with T&E mechanism, 2 metal ammo boxes, 2 cloth belts, Tippman Manufacturing operators tech-manual, and original fitted wooden crate. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod parts move freely. This arm appears fully functional as semi auto only. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is absolutely outstanding. 100% dark blue finish with bright highly polished brass end cap and rear cap of water jacket. Top cover feed shuttle, bolt, and charging handle are in the white. Beautiful wooden hand grip. Bore is new. Wooden crate is excellent and as new. Leather carrying straps are excellent, supple, and pliable. Metal ammo boxes are in new condition. It is hard to imagine a more attractive miniature model of this classic American firearm which saw service in both World Wars. This is a like new in the box Tippmann semi-auto. This is a matching serial number (0113) to the Tippman 1919 and the Tippman M-2 being offered in this sale.
Accessories
Case and Accessories
Caliber/Bore
.22 Long Rifle