Japanese belt fed transferable 3.5k auction

[Gaujo]

https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...receiver-section-for-nagoya-ho103-machine-gun

Just intriguing.

 

[Hazegrey556]

I had the same thought. I hope someone can make some use of it, I will not be bidding.

 

[theduke]

Many Maybe possibilities with this.

Its been done already apparently (M2)

Its a very close copy and if doable a Bargain.

 

[pjm204]

I feel like that's probably never getting built into a functioning firearm at this point.

 

[Gaujo]

Many Maybe possibilities with this.

Its been done already apparently (M2)

Its a very close copy and if doable a Bargain.

You mean the sight?

 

[theduke]

You mean the sight?

No

Those particular Plates.

 

[Gaujo]

Could you elaborate please?

 

[OldBesty]

Could you elaborate please?

Ho-103 was essentially Japan's clone of M1921 using smaller 12.7×81mmSR Breda.

 

[Gaujo]

I thought he was saying something was indicative of this having been assembled as a ma dauce before.

 

[theduke]

The profile of plate is not what it used to be.
These plates have been turned into several different end products.
A bit of digging on google ...

Apparently it should have looked like this originally
http://gunsight.jp/c/english/sight-e-3D Ho-103.htm

 

[Mackjack]

So could you build a 1919 from it? Just like a sten can be a stenling?

 

[theduke]

So could you build a 1919 from it? Just like a sten can be a stenling?

if you look close.....it looks more like a 1919 than anything else.
Charging slot is off....there are so many varients in the browning family that are similar it could have been many different things. That slice of swiss cheese has some stories to tell I'm sure.

 

[Gaujo]

Looks like it's just that back part of the top of the gun. Weird place for a RR designation, but I guess no less weird than a 1919 side plate.

I'd guess it's not too far off from the dimensions of a M2 top plate

 

[Gaujo]

Ok who got it? Dish

 

[theduke]

sold for 3738.oo

No clue on buyer.......think you had to be logged in to see...idk

Think it came from Bowman's collection...was the theory.

 

[Hey...]

What a dog bowl.

Good luck to the new owner, he’ll need it.

 

[theduke]

yea ...that one was special..bless its heart

 

[rchaisch]

Im thinking the new owner will keep it tucked away, on display at a museum or maybe looking for a way to fabricate it into a workable gun with other belt fed parts. Either way, it's a cool piece of history.

 

[pjm204]

Im thinking the new owner will keep it tucked away, on display at a museum or maybe looking for a way to fabricate it into a workable gun with other belt fed parts. Either way, it's a cool piece of history.

I'd call it an expensive piece of scrap metal. Hopefully the new owner is a wizard.

 

[Gaujo]

sold for 3738.oo

No clue on buyer.......think you had to be logged in to see...idk

Think it came from Bowman's collection...was the theory.

Who is Bowman?