Posted 24 Sep 2018 (edited) Don't miss this fully transferable BESA Mk2 removed from a British tank by Dolf Goldsmith in 1944 when he was a teenager. Dolf tells the story of this BESA in his 2006 Small Arms Review interview (http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=125). Frank Hatton tuned up this gun a few years ago and it runs great. Almost identical to a Czech ZB37, the 8mm Mauser BESA has a pistol grip trigger instead of spades. Most ZB37 parts are interchangeable, including the spades (with minor mods). These guns have an unusual speed selector feature (500 or 800 RPM). Has a dovetail mount for a AA or Vickers indirect sight. Currently setup with ZB37 top cover and barrel, but I will also include the original BESA parts. Includes a one of a kind adapter made by Charlie Erb for a Czech ZB37 ground mount. Gun was cleanly saw cut towards the rear of the receiver and beautifully rewelded/registered by Charlie Erb (must be Craig Jordan's work). Weld seam is about 1/8" wide, straight, and perfect both inside and outside (see pics). Currently on a Form 4 in NM. SPF: Price is $29,500 plus NFA transfer taxes. $9,500 starts paperwork. Manny C in Albuquerque NM, 505-917-0812 THANKS FOR THIS GREAT BOARD!!! Edited 26 Nov 2018 by Manny C Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Oct 2018 Price Reduced!!! Cmon guys, this is a great beltfed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Oct 2018 (edited) I've shot this gun quite a bit with a Vickers Indirect Sight. This is an amazing setup. Edited 15 Nov 2018 by Manny C 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Oct 2018 MANNY, the only problem with this gun is they just don't exist so few people have ever been around one! having owned more than 200 transferable MG's and USED most every thing out there the ZB37/BESA rates at the top for me. I own a STERILE CZECH original 37 and would not sell it for $125k when I bring it out for one of our shoots, I cant keep folks off of it. BE PATIENT IT WILL GO, I am surprised its still avail. mike todd I only accept postal money orders. contact me DIRECTLY before sending any funds email myoldiron@outlook.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Oct 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 8:24 AM, mike todd said: MANNY, the only problem with this gun is they just don't exist so few people have ever been around one! having owned more than 200 transferable MG's and USED most every thing out there the ZB37/BESA rates at the top for me. I own a STERILE CZECH original 37 and would not sell it for $125k when I bring it out for one of our shoots, I cant keep folks off of it. BE PATIENT IT WILL GO, I am surprised its still avail. mike todd Thanks for the post Mike. The workmanship on this gun is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Oct 2018 MANNY, I'M not positive, but I believe the ZB37 SPADE ass will go right on this ? I was told that the BESA and 37 RECEIVERS were the same. if so it would have more appeal to folks so you might check it out. if you don't have a set, I would be glad to loan you one for pics to add. I may even have some extras , if so I could part with one also. just need to check. when I fired the BESA it was best handled on the A/A adapter cheers mike I only accept postal money orders. contact me DIRECTLY before sending any funds email myoldiron@outlook.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Oct 2018 (edited) On 10/4/2018 at 4:40 AM, mike todd said: MANNY, I'M not positive, but I believe the ZB37 SPADE ass will go right on this ? I was told that the BESA and 37 RECEIVERS were the same. if so it would have more appeal to folks so you might check it out. if you don't have a set, I would be glad to loan you one for pics to add. I may even have some extras , if so I could part with one also. just need to check. when I fired the BESA it was best handled on the A/A adapter cheers mike Mike, the receivers are the same and I have the spades also. Now this is how I remember M'gunners treating each other. Thanks for restoring my faith in this community. Edited 10 Oct 2018 by Manny C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Oct 2018 Read down to the twelfth question. Dolf talks about this BESA. http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Oct 2018 What a great story. I have an 08/15 Maxim drum holder/bracket that was Dolf's at one time and of course his books. I have a ZB26 that I will be working on and wish I had this Besa to go with it. I hope you find a good home for it. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Oct 2018 14 hours ago, browning1917a1 said: What a great story. I have an 08/15 Maxim drum holder/bracket that was Dolf's at one time and of course his books. I have a ZB26 that I will be working on and wish I had this Besa to go with it. I hope you find a good home for it. Brian Thanks Brian. Dolf knows that I have this gun. I'm surprised that he said he didn't know who owns it in the interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Oct 2018 (edited) I will also include an original crank operated belt loading machine for the price. This thing is very cool and works great. Edited 22 Oct 2018 by Manny C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Nov 2018 Closeups of the ZB37 mount adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
