Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
JAPANESE TYPE 92 GROUND LEWIS DEWAT MACHINE GUN
03-1633
Cal. 7.7 Rimmed
S# 5213
Bbl. 28″. Open bolt, gas operated machine gun, fed from a 47 round pan magazine. First adopted by the Japanese in 1932 & utilized in both the Army & Navy. Originally introduced as the Type 91 Navy Aircraft Machine Gun. When production began in 1932, there was a high percentage of parts that were actually interchangeable w/ the British Lewis Gun. The most obvious difference between the Japanese & the British Lewis is the left side position of the charging handle on the Japanese gun, where it was positioned on the right by the British. It has a 10″ wood & steel butt stock w/ built in oil reserve, hosting a long brush below the threaded steel cover. The trigger mechanism is located forward of a single pistol grip located below the action, inside an elongated trigger guard. The rear sight is a long, folding peep sight, adjustable to 1700 meters. The front sight is a protected blade. Very much like the original Lewis gun, it has a 26.5″ barrel jacket measuring almost 3.5″ in diameter. Folding, extendable bipod mounted at front of barrel jacket, below front sights. Leather sling mounted front & rear. The finish on all exposed metal surfaces is dark black mixed w/ traditional bluing. Several Japanese markings on barrel shroud & receiver, highlighted in white and easy to read, not so easy to translate. Small anchor below serial number on top, front of receiver. MAGS: 1 steel 47 rd. pan magazine.
STATUS: CURIO CLASS III
