May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
Attractive Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) Lewis model 1914. Original “T.A. & S Makers Ltd” bipod, and one 47-round pan magazine is included with this lot. Nice clear BSA markings on action cover. British proof marks in evidence in numerous places. Early buttstock not retrofitted with oil canister. Caliber of bolt and barrel in gun verified as .303. Electronic NFA registry indicates “INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original finish on the receiver thinning to gray patina at the high edges, particularly on the right side near the action cover. Barrel shroud has an extremely fine black enamel repaint. Buttstock assembly metal is a gray and brown patina with some pitting. Pitting also visible on right side of action cover which otherwise has fine original finish. Pan magazine finish extremely fine with loss of finish at the center high edges to a gray/brown patina. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. This is a full-auto-only machine gun. Anybody who has shot a Lewis gun knows what fun they are, in addition to being a fine collector’s item associated with World War I. This is a nice gun and sure to please the next owner. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-05-34
Accessories
1 magazine total
Manufacturer
International Armored Group