Lot 1015 FULLY TRANSFERABLE FLUTED WATER JACKET WWI BRITISH
VICKERS 1915 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN. Cal. 8mm. S#H2862. Bbl 28". Matching numbered Water Jacket. Armored muzzle. Brass drain cap. Shuttle is numbered D1839 and marked Cal 7.9. Bolt is numbered V5751. Various small parts are marked VSM including water jacket with British crown proofs. NFA paperwork lists "Form 2 Registration" as manufacturer. CONDITION: overall very good original arsenal applied finish. Receiver retained 75-80% original blue finish fading to brown patina. Water jacket retains approximately 60% original blue finish with freckled oxidation and high edge wear turning to an even brown patina. Good Grips which are numbered 2022. Bore has light frosting with deep sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1995/ZAL). MODERN. CLASS III. $14,000-18,000.
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