^Lot 1213 ALWAYS DESIRABLE TNW MODEL HB M2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC

RIFLE WITH M63 ANTI-AIRCRAFT MOUNT. Cal. 50 BMG. S# 000528. Bbl. 45". HB M2 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by TNW utilizing a new semi-automatic sideplate with original U.S.G.I. parts and components. The right side of the receiver is marked with "TNW/ INC." within an oval above "U.S. GOVERNMENT MODEL HB M2/ SEMI AUTO 50 CALIBER/ VERNONIA OR./ SER. NO. 00528". Metal components exhibit a parkerized finish overall, save for on the bbl., which is blued. Standard M2 pattern hooded blade front sight with flip-up aperture rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: U.S. M63 anti-aircraft mount. Mount consists of a brass base with steel legs, steel pedestal, and steel cradle with 4 grooved black synthetic handles. Metal components on AA mount have been painted OD. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their TNW factory applied parkerized finish, exhibiting some minor superficial handling marks overall. Bbl. exhibits scattered spots of light surface oxidation and some scattered spots of light to mild pitting. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of apparent oxidation and/or hardened firing residue and a couple of spots / small areas of pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Mount is very good, exhibiting some flaking to its painted finish, with an area of flaking and oxidation present on the left front face of the cradle. A very nice example of an always desirable TNW HB M2 semi-automatic rifle complete with a U.S. M63 anti-aircraft tripod. (25-3913/MLW). MODERN. $8,000-12,000.