December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Outstanding Rock Island Armory (RIA) manufactured M60 machine gun. Actually, an M-60D model. Very desirable spade handles at rear and aircraft circular sight are present and serviceable. A German AA tripod with adapter at the head to take this gun is included with this lot. This gun needs no introduction to the modern machine gun enthusiast. It was the mainstay belt fed machine gun for the United States military throughout the latter part of the 20th century and continued in service in some capacity into the 21st. Left side of receiver is marked, “RIA”, “ GENESEO, IL”, and serial number. Underside of receiver marked “M-60” and “7.62 mm”. Electronic NFA registry indicates “ROCK ISLAND ARMORY” in the manufacturer’s block. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish. All the indicators are present that this is a well running gun. Some loss of finish to a grey patina where the belt travels through the feedway. Consignor states that this gun runs well. Composite parts finish near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. No modern military machine gun collection is complete without a M-60. They are among the most sought after of all American machine guns, and always draw favorable attention when fired at any range event. Please see the M-60 accessory lot also being offered in this same auction. 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 2025-12-205.
Manufacturer
Rock Island Armory