Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 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!
FULLY TRANSFERABLE MARLIN ROCKWELL MODEL 1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE
03-2120 | Cal. 30-06. | S# 33965. |
Bbl. 27″ over flash hider. The BAR was developed by John Browning in 1917, as an air cooled, gas operated, mag. fed, shoulder fired automatic rifle as a requirement for WWI. Early manufacturers included Colt, Winchester & Marlin Rockwell. Approx. 85,000 were mfg. prior to the armistice. This particular example is manufactured by Marlin-Rockwell Corp. & is designated the Model 1918. It is a select fire, open bolt operating system. Gas operated w/ an adj. gas system. Top of receiver marked; “BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE / US MODEL OF 1918 / MFD BY MARLIN-ROCKWELL CORP. / 33965 / PATENT APPLIED FOR”. Barrel dated 10-53 & marked w/ ordnance proof rear of front sight & above chamber. Smooth, hardwood, 8″ forend. Matching hardwood shoulder stock terminated w/ trap door metal butt plate. Matte black parkerized receiver finish with darker barrel. Traditional threaded muzzle w/ 3.75″ tube flash hider. Dovetailed front blade sight. Ladder elevated peep rear sight graduated to 1500 yards w/ folding battle sight setting. 31″ Sight radius. Brown leather sling. Left side safety / selector marked “F-A-S”. Left side, non reciprocating charging handle. NFA Registry lists manufacturer as “Browning”. MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. STATUS: CURIO CLASS III.
