WWI BRITISH BSA .303 CAL LEWIS MACHINE GUN - NFA

Updated August 7, 2026

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Lot number158135
Estimate15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
CategoryFirearms & Militaria
AuctionFirearm - Military, Class 3 Machine Gun, & Firearm Accs
DateAugust 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseCenturion Auctions
LocationOakbank, MB

Fully Transferable WWI British Birmingham Small Arms Model 1914 .303 caliber Lewis Machine Gun. Top of receiver stamped Manufactured by The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD in England for Armes Automatiques Lewis Belgium. Serial numbers match on receiver, magazine latch, and barrel shroud. Rear sight marked .303 Mk VII. Hardwood stock. One magazine marked .303 Mk VI & VII with British proofs. Loading tool. Leather Lewis tool wallet with tools. Front flap stamped 303 JD & S Ltd and dated 1916. Copy of "Operation and Tactical Use of the Lewis Automatic Machine Rifle" book by D. Van Nostrand Company. NOTE: This item is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon. It is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or Form 4. It is subject to the provisions of BATF NFA United States Code. Prior to executing a bid on this firearm, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the Bidder to comply with and understand all the Local, State, and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence. Caliber / Gauge: 303 British Barrel Length: 26.25" Serial Number: A74174710 Classification: Class 3 Condition: Mottled dark patina. Light wear with good rifling in bore. Heavy wear to stock with 2x2 inch repaired section in left buttstock. Mechanically good. Light wear to wallet. Moderate wear to manual.

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