Fall 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2026
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.
WELL ACCESSORIZED WILSON ARMS REGISTERED VICKERS MK. I WATER-COOLED MACHINE GUN
| Cal. 7.92mm (currently configured in .303 British). | S# VSA 083. | Bbl. 24″. | 03-2326/MLW |
Vickers Mk. I originally mfg. by Vickers-Armstrong for commercial sales and later fitted with a new side plate and registered by Wilson Arms. The top of the feed tray cover is marked “VICKERS CLASS ‘C’/ AUTOMATIC GUN/ MANUFACTURED BY/ VICKERS-ARMSTRONG LTD./ CRAYFORD – WORKS, CRAYFORD. / KENT. ENGLAND.” (Class “C” denoting interwar commercial mfg.). Top rear of the jacket is faintly marked with an apparent “V5512/ VAC”. Right side plate is marked “WILSON ARMS CO./ BRUNSWICK GA./ VSA-083”. Various internal parts and components exhibit military proofing. “VSM” marked toggle, spade grip assembly, charging handle, and charging handle lock. Brass feed tray marked “MA’42”. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with original receiver parts / components exhibiting a layer of black enamel. Smooth water jacket exhibits a green painted finish. Standard 2-piece plain wood spade grips with integral oilers and brushes. Standard dovetailed blade front sight (with protective ears) and No. 2 Mk. I aperture rear sight graduated 100-2900 yards (for Mk. VII ammunition). Muzzle is fitted with an armored cone deflector. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: well-made contemporary wood transit chest, Mk. IV tripod with cradle (cradle marked “B/ 1943” on the left and “MOUNT, TRIPOD MG MK. IV.” on right), x1 parabolic flash eliminator, x4 ammunition cans with leather strap handles (each containing a cloth belt), x3 condenser / filler cans (x1 mfg. by Shell), x1 hose, x1 custom belt loader, x1 clinometer sight (by A. Kershaw & Son Ltd.) with brown leather carrier, x1 Mk. III aiming lamp, as well as x1 10-count box of metallic links. Additionally, this example is accompanied by x4 spare bbls. PROVENANCE: From the Harry A. Baldwin Estate Collection. MODERN. CLASS III. GUN
