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The Firearm Collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr.

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
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Selections from the modern firearm collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr. Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr. (1965-2024) was a renowned author, historian, and consummate collector who built one of the militaria field’s most comprehensive private collections through decades of research and acquisition.
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Lot 1025

[KOREAN WAR] Collector's Corner Model 1918A3 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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.30-06. 24" barrel. SN: 187. Parkerized metal finish with matte bolt, walnut forend and carry handle, and black synthetic butt mounting adjustable ladder rear and hooded front blade sights. Long stroke piston driven tilting-bolt semi-automatic rifle based upon the M1918 BAR. Top of the receiver is marked SELF LOADING RIFLE MOD. 1918A3/U.S. CAL. 30 COLLECTORS CORNER/CHARDON, OHIO/PAT. PEND. Barrel date mark reads ROT II/{Flaming Bomb}/1-53. Comes with unmarked magazine and bipod. Mounts a blank firing adapter within muzzle. Note that the flash hider has a blank firing adapter threaded into it, and must be removed prior to using live ammunition. {FFL}

WARNING: Flash hider contains a bank firing adapter, and cannot be used with live ammunition when installed.

Very Good. Bore is dirty with firing residues that may clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some scattered abrasions on the barrel. Pinpoint patina forming on magazine. Furniture with handling wear and scuffs on butt, and some light handling marks on forend.

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