2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 426
U.S. Property Marked Harrington & Richardson M4
Bolt Action Survival Rifle Class III/NFA C&R Short
Barrel Rifle - Serial no. 13901, 22 hornet cal., 14 inch
round bbl., phosphate finish, steel stock. This is an example
of a “US Air Force” M4 bolt action survival rifle. These rifles
were developed during World War II and were intended as a survival rifle for downed
fighter pilots and bomber crews. They were not really intended as a defensive weapon
but more for hunting and survival. They saw service well into the late 1950s and early
1960s with B-52 bomber crews. Manufactured by H&R at the Worcester, Mass plant, the rifle
has a blade front sight and Lyman 55-H adjustable rear peep sight, matching numbers on the
barrel and receiver, two-line Worcester address on the left side of the barrel/receiver, “RIFLE.
SURVIVAL. CAL .22. M4 (HORNET CARTRIDGE)/U.S. PROPERTY” on the left side of the frame, and
telescoping wire buttstock.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% original phosphate finish, patches of red/brown oxidation,
handling marks overall, and some visible surface pitting. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This
weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined
in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR
part 478.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
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LOT 427
Desirable U.S. Inland M2 Converted M1 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Machine
Gun - Serial no. 916068, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. An evolution of the M1
Carbine, the M2 was intended to give America’s “second line” soldiers a boost in firepower without excessively disrupting the logistics
train or manual of arms. Essentially a “drop in” assembly, the auto-fire components of the M2 could be swapped in or out as needed; most
M1s so equipped were converted back to semi-auto after the M2 was retired, and few factory-original M2s can be found intact and with
proper registration. With standard fixed blade front and “SA” marked stamped adjustable rear peep sights, Inland barrel dated “11-43”,
“C” marked Type 3 barrel band with bayonet lug, standard “M1” markings on the receiver ring, “SG” marking on left side of receiver body,
parkerized round top bolt, “A” marked selector switch, milled Inland trigger group, “J.A.O” marked toggle safety, “E.I.” marked magazine
catch, and standard markings on the receiver heel. Perch belly low wood stock with correct selector
recess, two rivet “MU” marked handguard, white paint “44” marking on the grip end, “U.S.M.C.” marked
canvas double magazine pouch, and stamped checkered buttplate. Includes conical M3 flash hider,
canvas web sling, and two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal converted to M2 specifications with 95% dark arsenal parkerized
finish, some areas of mild edge wear and cycling marks on the receiver rails. The stock is fine
with small dings and dents and rough oxidation visible on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Accessories are fine with some visible oxidation on the extra magazines and flash hider. NOTE: This
weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and
27 CFR part 478.
Estimate: 8500 - 14000
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