This video from Forgotten Weapons discusses several high-value firearms sold at Rock Island Auction. Notably, a rare Norinco Model 313 machine gun fetched $37,375, and a historically significant North & Cheney Model 1799 pistol sold for $63,250. The auction also featured antique rifles and pistols, with prices varying based on rarity and provenance, such as a Boer War Lee-Speed selling for $5,463.
The Norinco Model 313 is a rare civilian semi-automatic variant of the Chinese Type 81 Light Machine Gun. It features a stamped receiver, short-stroke gas piston, and an RPD-style buttstock with a cleaning kit. Developed after the Sino-Soviet split and 1979 war, it aimed to modernize Chinese small arms, supplementing the SKS and AK. This review highlights its unique features like the adjustable gas regulator, folding carry handle, and last-round bolt hold-open.
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