September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025

Factory original three position, "0.1.25." selector Heckler & Koch HK53A2 registered receiver machine gun. The gun was manufactured in 1983 according to “ID” proof on left side of the magazine housing. Marked “Made in W - Germany / HK Chantily, Va.” on right side of magazine well, with no markings of any kind on top of receiver. This cataloger needs to emphasize the fact that this is a factory original HK53, not a remanufactured, or installed auto-sear gun. This specimen incorporates a magazine release which is both a button on the right side of the magazine well and also a “tab” at the bottom of the magazine well. It also features a fixed stock and horizontal fore-end. One original matte gray finished magazine and a green web sling is included with this gun. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATF) has determined that this gun has met the requirements of, “26 U.S.C. 5844(1) government use import exception" and therefore is fully transferable. NFA Electronic registry indicates, “HECKLER AND KOCH GMBH” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: A redacted copy of an official letter from the BATF to the consignor, identifying this weapon by serial number which verifies this gun has no restrictions. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent slightly gray tinted black hardcoat finish. Composite furnishings are near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. This is a very fortunate opportunity for the advanced and forward-thinking collector/investor who desires to acquire factory manufactured Heckler and Koch machine guns. The factory original Heckler & Koch guns which are becoming fully transferable to individuals will undoubtedly command a premium now, and into the foreseeable future. THIS GUN IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS UNRESTRICTED - FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2025-09-188.

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $20,000.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $60,000.00 Estimate: $40,000 - $70,000 Number Bids: 17	Auction closed on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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