September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
DLO registered sideplate Browning model 191A4 air-cooled machine gun with spade grip handles on an original M1917A1 tripod with a reproduction brass identification medallion on the center leg. This gun consists of an Israeli parts kit remanufactured onto a DLO manufactured registered sideplate. Depending upon when DLO produced sideplates they would often incorporate markings such as “SAGANEW STEERING DIV” and, “GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION” onto their sideplates to make the guns more attractive to military collectors. Gun is marked as "MAN’FD BY DLO MFG, STAMFORD, CT” on right sideplate. This gun is currently in 8mm Mauser with appropriate spacer at the front of the feedway. Electronic NFA registry indicates “OEFINGER, DOUGLAS DBA DLO MFG” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent as refinished upon remanufacture Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. Tripod is in absolutely fabulous restored condition and this ensemble presents exceptionally well as the condition is high. The 1919A4 Browning machine gun is a mainstay of the Class III shooting community with abundant spare parts available and convertible to multiple calibers as the owner desires. The contemporary spade grip backplate is an attractive feature for the recreational shooting enthusiast. 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 2025-09-191.
Caliber/Bore
.30-06 Springfield