William J. Ricca Surplus Sales
PO Box 25
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania 18066-0025
Bidding on Government Surplus since 1971
610-298-2748 Phone 484-229-1119 Fax
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
To contact me via email..... CLICK HEREBrowning Machine Gun, Thompson, M3 Sub Machine Gun and Miscellaneous Items
This is a specialty page for parts and accessories for Automatic Weapons and Destructive Devices. All items are US GI. If you are looking for Israeli parts, I cannot help you. All of my inventory is from 35 years in the government surplus business. All items on this page are covered by shipping terms and minimum merchandise order requirements of the site, unless otherwise stated. When you see NOS that is a term for New, Old Stock, indicating US GI vintage material. Every item on this page is a one of a kind item, unless stated otherwise. Contact information and terms are at the bottom of the page.
I recently acquired an advanced collection of .50 BMG, .30 BMG, BAR, and Thompson items. Keep returning to this page as items will start being listed the week of April 7, 2008. Mostly everything will be one of a kind items, so if you have interest, do not hesitate. He who delays will be lost.
Machine Gun & Sub Machine Gun Items
M60 Machine Gun Combination Tool, Ordnance Part Number 8448458. PHOTO Each tool is New Old Stock (NOS). Tool has provision for cleaning gas system with reamer. $12.00 each plus shipping.
Ruptured Cartridge Extractor, Ordnance Part Number 7790352. PHOTO This is the late issue, first manufactured in 1959. This "separated case extractor" as it is known, is the push type, which helps prevent damage to bolt extractors. Each is US GI New Old Stock.
$12.00 each plus shipping.General Purpose US GI Cleaning Brush. This is a depot level brush used in a variety of cleaning functions. Brush has a 23 inch long twisted wire body and a 4 inch long handle. PHOTO Bristles are solid brass and measure 1 inch in diameter. Ideal for reaching inside open rear receivers like the 30 and 50 BMG. Wire body can be bent to use as ratchet for large calibers like 20mm. $7.50 plus shipping.
.30 Caliber Items
Combination Wrench, M6, has punch, and many wrenches, US (not Israeli). Issued for the 1917A1, 1919A4, 1919A6, and M37. PHOTO New OS. $20.00 each
M1917A1 Water Cooled Full Length Cover, M7. Mfg’d WWII, heavy duty cotton duck. Has carrying strap and heavy duty leather reinforcing on points of wear $65.00 each
M1917A1 Tripod replacement right side plate (elevating arc). Brand new, never cut. New in Wrap. $60.00 Each PHOTOM1917A1 Replacement cork assembly. Cork is original US GI production from WWII, with brass fittings, no chain, Ordnance Part Number 6147211. New, in grease. PHOTO $30.00 each.
M1917A1 Tripod Wrench, M6, Ordnance Part # 5165411. For disassembly and assembly of elevating mechanism nuts parts nos. 5159980 & 5159981. Tool still in WWII contractor’s wrap. $13.50 Each.30 BMG Barrel Wear Gage Set, for Plated (Chromed) and Lined (Stellite) barrels. I have just one set, complete with wooden carrying case. Set contains barrel wear gage, Ordnance Part Number 7319994 and wear check gage, Ordnance Part Number 7274724. PHOTO $225.00/set.
Separated Case Extractor w/lever. Works on cal. .30 or 7.62mm. Extractor is configured to fit “T” slot in bolt face and has lever for easy extraction of separated case, which happens often when working with different headspace settings on the .30 BMG series. These are not those foreign ones sold elsewhere on the net. PHOTO
Each is new in US GI Wrap PHOTO $12.00 Each
Mitten, Heat Protective, Machine Gunners. This Gov’t Surplus mitten is reversible and worn on either hand. No need to wait 10-15 minutes to handle the jacket or barrel of your favorite Browning or M60 MG. Latest design which eliminated asbestos fibers. Whether you shoot a .30 or .50, a couple of these should be part of your operating arsenal. Condition: 85–90% slight storage stains....20.00Cleaning Rod, Sectional, with collapsible handle, 4 sections, and bore brush. This is the most modern .30 cal rod in US military inventory. Great packing for a MG shoot. Extension handle rod assembly $12.00 Each
M1917A1 Tripod Legs, Set of three. Two of these legs were precision welded from demils over 20 years ago. The parkerized leg is new, never cut. PHOTO I have one set left and it does not contain the brass plate as shown in the image. $225.00/set of three, $25.00 UPS. Ak. and Hi. a lot more.
1917A1 Tripod Elevating Screw, Ordnance Part Number 6150309. Long known as the weak link in the elevating mechanism, these usually break where the threads meet the squared tube. PHOTO Most tripod parts on the market are from de-mils, often stored outdoors, with pitting. Each is new, still sealed from WWII production. PHOTO $30.00 plus shipping. I have a few assemblies consisting of:
- Screw Elevating 6150309
- Bushing, Elevating Screw 5141086
- Screw, Retaining, Elevating Screw Bushing
- PHOTO $40.00 plus shipping
Original pack to two 1917A1, 1919A4, 1919A5, and 1919A6 .30 BMG Belt Pawl Pins, WWII Manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear, Division of General Motors. This is a high mortality item as the split ends often break. Rich blue/black finish, in original contractor's pack. Used on the commercial Semi Auto also. $15.00/pack of two, or two packs for $25.00. Priority Mail shipping. PHOTO
1917A1 .30 Browning Water Cooled Machine Gun Carrying Handle Assembly. Just took in trade one New Old Stock (NOS) US GI carrying handle. PHOTO SOLD
Ring, Click, Ordnance Part Number 5174175, for the .30 BMG Traverse and Elevating Mechanism. These original US GI click rings are just what is needed for those T&E mechanism where the traverse is mushy or sloppy. PHOTO New Old Stock (NOS), these were released at Pueblo Army Depot in the early 1960's. PHOTO Well used T&E Mechanisms were brought back to serviceable by installation of this ring. The ring is the same for the M60 and the .50 BMG T&E. $10.00 each 3/$27.00 or WWII pack of four PHOTO $30.00 plus shipping.
.30 Browning Machine Gun Feed Cover Bolts, Ordnance Part Number 6008824. Original US GI Bolts as used on the feed covers of all the ground versions of the BMG's. The bolts were produced in 1952 and have a rich black finish. PHOTO. Bolts are in original packages of twenty. PHOTO An interesting thing is the typographic error on the label. The contract was stated as being for the 1917A1 but the 7 was typed as a 2. Brand new US GI, not repro from China. $9.00 each 5/$35.00 plus Priority Mail charges. PHOTO
M2 and M122 Tripod Legs, right and left with slide attachments. PHOTO Also includes traverse bar and leg locking mechanism. These are NOT RE-WELDS. Recently a number of M2 tripods for the 1919A4 and 1919A6 have come onto the market that have been re-welded from de-mills. If you want to upgrade yours this is probably your only chance. These have not been painted green and have approximately 80% of the original parkerizing. This set has never been cut. Just one set available. $225.00/set plus $15.00 UPS, Ak. or Hi. more.
.50 Caliber Items
.50 BMG Armorers Tool Roll, US GI WWII. Fastened with a long wrap around strap and snaps, this roll is for storage of a variety of repair and maintenance tools. PHOTO OPENED. Roll is marked with nomenclature and stock number. Stock number shows it's used with .50 Aircraft Guns, both M2 and M3. PHOTO CLOSED Supply extremely limited. $65.00 each.
.50 BMG Rear Sight Base, US GI WWII, stripped, with dovetail for optical sight, Ordnance Part Number 6528338. I have just three left. Each has been reparkerized and is in perfect condition. Not a cast repro from China. PHOTO $125.00 each
.50 BMG Firing Pin Installation Tool, Ordnance Part Number 6243634. PHOTO Each is new in wrap, repacked at the Naval Ordnance Supply Depot in Norfolk, Virginia in 1953. PHOTO $35.00 each50 BMG Cleaning Patches, US GI, flannel, smooth and rough sided. Large 4 inch x 4 inch, these were produced back in the 1970's for the .50 caliber M2 BMG. PHOTO Pack of 100/$7.50
Barrel Clamp Assembly (Travel Lock), Ordnance Part Number 5606435 PHOTO, for Ring Mounted .50 BMG M2 HB. Used on certain armored vehicles and on 2 1/2 and 5 ton trucks with ring mounted guns sticking through the roof. The jaws are coated with a heavy synthetic coating preventing metal on metal contact. PHOTO The lock has an adjusting nut for tension. Brand New, US GI from the 1960's. $65.00
.50 Browning Machine Gun Box Holder. PHOTO Just a few available. These are brand new but covered with dust. They have been sitting unused for close to 35 years. The holder carried the .50 BMG Ammunition Box on various Pedestal and Ring mounts. It was an improvement over the WWII holder which was shaped like an L and did not retain the ammunition very well. This holder surrounds the entire box. It holder has a massive spring loaded arm that does an excellent job of retaining the ammunition. This PHOTO shows the actual military designation. Front Oblique PHOTO Rear Oblique PHOTO Each has the original GI finish. This box holder is used with US GI mounts #8367286 & 8346619. Approximately 95-98% condition. $125.00 each plus $10.00 shipping and insurance. Alaska and Hawaii inquire.
.50 Browning Machine Gun Box Holder for the M3 Tripod Anti Aircraft Extension. The anti aircraft extension was used on the M3 tripod to elevate the gun. This necessitated the ammunition also be elevated because the belt pawls could not lift the ammo. PHOTO
Top PHOTO Holder is about 90% condition, and this is the only one I have seen available in 35 years of the surplus business. $650.00 plus shipping.M63 Anti-Aircraft Mount, Side Plate Trigger Assembly. This accessory is stored in the steel circular container on the side of the mount. It is used to fire the gun when it is installed in the mount. PHOTO $75.00 each.
Caliber .50 Browning Machine Gun Heavy Barrel, M2 Barrel Buffer Assembly. This is the latest design. It was adopted in the late 1980's for use in desert warfare. This design prevents the accumulation of sand. PHOTO Each complete unit consists of:
- 9340487 Buffer, Barrel Assembly
- 6008782 Buffer Spring Guide
- 6009832 Buffer Spring
I have only a few complete units. $125.00 each plus shipping.
Buffer, Barrel Assembly 9340487 available separately for $95.00 plus shipping.I have a few sets of Browning Machine Gun Cradle Pin Assemblies. The pins lock the .30 and .50 Browning Machine Guns onto the Pedestal and Ring Mount Cradles. These are not imports as sold by those that offer the mounts. These are actual US GI from the 1960's. The addition of cadmium plating was a specification adopted during Vietnam to prevent rust. Each pin has the GI wire form and chain. PHOTO of the pins with cadmium plating.
The set consists of:
Pin Rear, Ordnance Part Number 7070291
Pin Front, Ordnance Part Number 7070292
Price for a set of each is $40.00 plus UPS shipping. For those that prefer WWII thru Korea non-plated pins, I can substitute the front pin only, part # 7070292 without plating, at customer's request.
AN M2 Caliber .50 M2 Barrel, Aircraft. Original WWII production, UNLINED. 36 inch length, ideal for manufacturing a caliber .50 rifle. Post War all aircraft barrels were Stellite lined, making them very difficult to cut or work with. This barrel, like all aircraft barrels, has a chrome plating on the muzzle end where the muzzle bearing (booster) would be installed. This is the best barrel for the project, easiest to work with, with WWII GI quality. Brand new. $400.00 each plus $20.00 UPS, Ak. and Hi. are more.
.50 BMG Trigger Adjusting Screw, Ordnance Part No. 7312028, PHOTO Original Colt Mfg. Co. production from 1953. If you have a screw that binds through the top plate, you have one of the repros from NJ. They were produced slightly too long. $5.00 each or dealers inquire for a pack of twenty. PHOTO
.50 BMG Spring, Belt Feed Lever Plunger, Ordnance Part No. A-13516, WWII production from AC Spark Plug Division, General Motors. Many of the springs on the M2 series have been reproduced overseas. Here is a chance to insure reliable feeding by purchasing original WWII springs. Each pack of two is still sealed, new in grease. PHOTO $5.00 pack of two. Stock up for the future special. 3 packs for $12.00
.50 BMG Rear Sight Base Screw. Ordnance Part No. A153191 PHOTO 3 were required per Machine Gun, so did it make sense to pack 8 per pack? PHOTO $6.00 each or three for $15.00
Separated Case Extractor, chambers like cartridge, NEW Old Stock PHOTO $14.00 Each
Reflector, Bore, angled mirror for bore inspection.
WWII Steel $12.00 Each
Orange Plastic, Vietnam Era $10.00 EachGage, Oil Buffer, Length, Ordnance Part #7106326, marked for AC but also used for M2 HB. New in Wrap $50.00 Each Used, with some corrosion $25.00 Each
50 Caliber M3 Aircraft Machine Gun Bolt, new, never installed. Bolt is later design with alternate feed and lightening cuts. PHOTO $350.00 only one available.50 Caliber M3 Aircraft Machine Gun Bolt Extractor Assembly, Ordnance Part Number 7313751. New, never installed. PHOTO $90.00 each, just four available.
US M1918, M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle
Browning Automatic Rifle Gas Cylinder Gage, Ordnance Part Number 5077204. US GI Plug Gage, Brand New, In Grease. Measures wear inside of Gas Cylinder, No Go. PHOTO $45.00 plus shipping.
Browning Automatic Rifle Gas Cylinder Piston Gage, Ordnance Part Number 5077201. US GI Ring Gage, Brand New, In Grease. Measures outside diameter of the Gas Piston, No Go. This is a very scarce gage whose availability has always been very limited. Email for price and availability. Just 6 available. PHOTO SOLD OUT
1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle Combination Tool, Ordnance Part Number 7266450. This combo tool is the latest design (early 1950's). PHOTO Tool has two screwdrivers, and provision for working on the gas cylinder, buffer tube and flash hider. Each is brand new, US GI, still in original wrap. Also applicable to the commercial 1919A3 BAR. $10.00 each plus shipping.
1918A2 Front Conversion Kit. PHOTO Packed at Anniston in the early 1960's, this kit was part of the conversion from 1918 to 1918A2. Kit consists of the Bipod, Prong Flash Hider, Flash Hider Spring/washer, and Carrying Handle. The nomenclature markings and wrapping are missing from the original carton, which is marked Anniston. Every item is US GI in new condition. Every item within this kit is being reproduced overseas. Insist on US GI for high quality. $300.00 plus shipping.
1918A2 Front Conversion Kit. Packed at Red River Army Depot in 1963 PHOTO, this kit was part of the conversion from 1918 to 1918A2. Kit consists of a Bipod, WWII Flash Hider (actual nomenclature is Bearing, Bipod), Flash Hider spring/washer, and Carrying Handle. Each item is still in VPI wrap, new, mint, packed for storage. PHOTO $350.00 plus shipping.
1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) brush set. This brush set was an operator level tool. Have just a few so if you want one, do not hesitate. PHOTO SOLD OUT.
Have just two, 1918A2 BAR Walnut Forends. These will also fit the 1919A3 semi-automatic commercial rifle. Not available in years, here is the chance to purchase a new US GI walnut spare. The day you crack yours will be the day you wish you had one. $75.00 Shipping and insurance $10.00, Ak. or Hi. more. PHOTO
US Submachine Guns
Original pack of two Thompson SMG Ejectors, Ordnance Part Number C113654, Auto Ordnance Manufactured during WWII. Produced for the M1 and M1A1, these are a great collectible as they remain in the original contractor's WWII pack. $15.00/pack of two, or two packs for $25.00 Priority Mail shipping. PHOTO
Original pack of ten Thompson SMG Ejectors, Ordnance Part Number 5613654, M1 and M1A1, WWII Manufactured and repacked at a depot in the 1950's. Various makers and markings. $40.00/pack of ten or two packs for $70.00 Priority Mail shipping. PHOTO
Thompson M1 Bolt, Complete Assembly. Contains the extractor, hammer, firing pin, etc. Bolt was produced by Savage. Bolt is approximately 95-98% new. PHOTO $150.00 plus shipping.
M3 and M3A1 Submachine Gun Extractors. Original Guide Lamp production. These are US GI surplus from WWII, not newly manufactured. All extractors came out of packages which had been torn open. PHOTO All extractors were removed so none are available in original packing. These are impossible to find and soon will be reproduced in the orient to satisfy the demand. Naturally the reproductions will not be of the quality and standards used by Guide Lamp during WWII. PHOTO Less than 10 are available. If you shoot your "Grease Gun" you should have a spare. This is a high mortality item. $75.00 each plus shipping.
M3A1 Submachine Gun Oiler. The M3A1 differs from the M3 in that it had a square oiler bottle inside the pistol grip. These have always been pretty difficult to find, especially with the original cap. They were produced in both parkerized steel and brass. The oilers consist of a top and bottom half, soldered together. Prices below do not include shipping or insurance.
Steel with original cap......... PHOTO $35.00
Brass with original cap........ PHOTO $45.00
Body Only, no cap.....................Steel $15.00
Body Only, no cap.....................Brass $20.00
M3 and M3A1 Driving Springs, original US GI, Ordnance Part Number 7160999. Why purchase recently made reproductions, when you can get originals. PHOTO Set of two driving springs $15.00.M3 and M3A1 Guide Rod Retaining Clip. Looks like a bow legged cowboy, this clip locks the guide rods onto the guide. PHOTO Original WWII Production. Not an import. $7.50 each
M3 Barrel Assembly which includes the M3 collar. Item is marked GL C - 53435 and has the Ordnance Bomb. Barrel assembly was produced by Guide Lamp Division, General Motors and is new in grease. PHOTO SOLD
M3A1 Barrel Assembly, which includes the M3A1 collar. Item is marked MARLIN 5653435 and is post war production. Barrel has had very slight use and is approximately 95% condition. PHOTO SOLD
M3A1 Bolt, Operating Assembly. Consists of a complete bolt (Bolt, Extractor, Extractor Retaining Pin), two driving springs, two guide rods, guide rod retaining spring, and rear locking plate. The assembly has two stiff rubber washers added to soften the recoil impact on the rear of the receiver. Item was released at a government depot during the early 1960's. PHOTO Overall condition is approximate 98%. SOLD
Big Stuff for Destructive Devices
M79 Grenade Launcher Combination Screwdriver and Wrench with Brush, Ordnance Part Number 7791570. This tool has two spanners, two screwdrivers, and a cleaning brush. Tool is in new, MINT condition. PHOTO $8.00 plus shipping.
M79 Grenade Launcher Bandoleer with cartridge inserts. Each bandoleer has two plastic carriers for carrying 6 cartridges. PHOTO $5.00 each.
M20A1, M20A1B1 3.5 Inch Rocket Launcher Combination Tool. It is not listed but it probably was also used on the M20 and the M20B1 versions. The tool is in very good condition. PHOTO $5.00 plus shipping.
M18 57mm Recoilless Rifle Front Sight. I have a few brand new in wrap. The weak point of the sight is the fold down post which is prone to damage. Started with 14, have just 8 left. PHOTO $40.00 ea plus $5.00 Priority Mail, or 2/$60.00 plus $7.00 Priority Mail.
I have one only M149A1 Sub Caliber Device for the M67 90mm Recoilless Rifle. The only known device of this type in private hands. Many museums are looking for this also. The device is in Caliber 7.62mm and is in MINT condition. The device cannot discharge anything as is, it needs the Recoilless Rifle's breech to fire. The barrel and chamber are MINT. If you have a de-milled M67, this will work just fine.
PHOTO MARKINGS Email for price and terms.106mm Recoilless Rifle, M40A1, M40A2, and M40A4, Combination Tool, Ordnance Part Number 7307537. There are several versions of this tool but all carry the same part number. Tool is in good condition. PHOTO $125.00 plus shipping.
106mm RR, M40A1, M40A2 and M40A4 Recoil Compensating Ring Adjusting Tool, Ordnance Part Number 7309111. This is a very scarce tool, even for those that were in the military. Most of these tools went overseas to support the recoilless rifles that were exported. Tool is in good condition. PHOTO $125.00 plus shipping.
106mm Recoilless Rifle, M40A1, M40A2, and M40A4 Breech Bore Sight. This was used to align the bore with the optical sight. It snapped inside the bore and the small hole represented center bore, or impact point. PHOTO $30.00 plus shipping
M8C Spotting Rifle Combination Tool, Ordnance Part Number 7266520. The M8C Spotting Rifle was used on the late versions of the M27 105mm and all versions of the M40 series 106mm Recoilless Rifles. The combination tool is in mint condition and has many uses. PHOTO $35.00 plus shipping
Cal. .50 Ruptured Cartridge Extractor (Separated Case Extractor) for the M8C cartridge, Ordnance Part Number 7266927. PHOTO This is the short case version of the caliber 50 caliber cartridge. The spotting cartridge is about 1 inch shorter than the 50 BMG round. It approximates the same trajectory as the 105mm and 106mm recoilless rifles. PHOTO shows the bottom extractor compared to the larger 50 BMG. This is not for the Browning Machine Gun. $40.00 plus shipping.
M3 & M6 37mm Gun parts available. Digging in one of the buildings I found several Pin, Firing, Ordnance Part Number A25201. Fifteen years ago I was advertising these in the Shotgun News and thought I had run out. Each is WWII manufactured, NOS, US GI. PHOTO I also have available just a few Spring, Retracting, Firing Pin, Ordnance Part Number A25201. Each is new in grease, NOS, US GI, WWII Manufactured. PHOTO Firing pin and spring will fit both the M3 and M6 guns. The M3 is the direct fire ground gun and the M6 is the tank mounted gun.
Pin, Firing A25201........................................................................................................$25.00
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Purchase a set of Pin, Firing A25201 and Spring, Retracting A25202 ......................$40.00
Sorry but due to a very limited quantity, the spring is not sold separately.
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