2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 433
French MAS St. Etienne ‘MAS 223’ FAMAS Semi-Automatic Rifle with Accessories - Serial
no. SA00140B, 223 cal., 20 inch round bbl., black finish, plastic stock. Manufactured in Saint Etienne for Century Arms of St. Albans,
Vermont, this is a semi-automatic version of the standard French infantry rifle from 1978 to 2016. Built around ‘bullpup’ design
principles and making active use of composites and alloys, the FAMAS (Fusil d’Assaut de la Manufacture d’Armes de Saint Etienne, Assault Rifle made
by MAS) was one of the most distinctive rifles of the Cold War. A limited number were manufactured in semi-auto configuration for the American
market in the 1980s, though with limited success. Adjustable blade front and peep rear sights with flip-up night sights, bird cage flash hider, integral
carry handle and bipod legs, reversible cheek piece and a rubberized buttplate. Five extra magazines are included (note: the FAMAS uses a proprietary
magazine, and is not STANAG compatible), along with a bayonet, cleaning kit, sling, manuals, and a Pelican hard case.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original black finish, showing some mild handling marks overall. The bayonet does not fit, but is otherwise in good
condition. Mechanically excellent. A top quality example of an extremely difficult to find sporting arm.
Estimate: 18000 - 27500
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 434
Scarce and Desirable SIG
Model PE57 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. PE3311, 7.5 mm Swiss cal., 24 inch round bbl., black
finish, rubber/steel stock. This is a very rare semi-automatic commercial model of the Swiss Sturmgewehr 57 that remained
in use until approximately 1980. These were imported for only a very short time in the early 1980s. Adjustable blade front and
peep rear sight, both folding, with the “Swiss cross in shield” marking on top of the receiver, carry handle, matching numbers
on the barrel shroud, receiver and stock, and 2-position selector switch. Integral muzzle break and bayonet lug. Fitted with a
winter style flip down extended trigger. Vented metal handguard with folding bipod and ribbed rubber grip section, serrated pistol grip, and straight
rubberized buttstock. With matching numbered styrofoam carton, three extra extended magazines, leather sling, and cleaning kit.
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original black finish scattered light handling marks, and some small dings and scuffs on the grip and buttstock.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6500 - 8500
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