From Sportsmans Legacy: Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown, Ret. (USAR) a Personal Rifle, Pistol Collection
Robert K. Brown, USAR (Ret.) has lived a life of incredible adventure. He served as a Green Beret in Vietnam, trained troops from other countries and fought communists alongside them in hotspots around the globe, and has diligently defended the Second Amendment via his long-held seat on the NRA Board of Directors. Brown’s publishing career began when he founded Panther Publications, which later merged into Paladin Press. In 1974, RKB sold his portion of Paladin Press and shortly thereafter founded Soldier of Fortune Magazine. Always willing to use the platforms he created in support of what he believes without the slightest regard for the fallout sure to follow, Brown has been praised and damned in equal parts by those dumbstruck that such a person or personality actually exists. Now 87, RKB has elected to part with a number of his special firearms and memorabilia accumulated over the years. The purchaser of each item will receive a personalized letter from RKB discussing its known history, along with a vintage “Communism Stops Here” poster of Brown cradling his sniper rifle during his time in El Salvador from the archives ofSoldier of FortuneMagazine. This sale is being conducted by long-time RKB associate Dwight Van Brunt of Sportsman’s Legacy, Inc. For additional information and photos, please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com.
AVAILABLE Knight’s Manufacturing Stoner SR-25 .308 Winchester from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number 007 (RKB’s unique 007 serial number is marked on both the upper and lower receivers) features a 24-inch barrel (.830 muzzle diameter) with recessed crown and integral optic rail. An ArmaLite magazine is included. MARKINGS: “Knight’s Mfg. Co, Vero Beach, FL. USA” appears on receiver right. In addition to the serial number (2x) and caliber, “Stoner Rifle SR-25” and the Knight’s Manufacturing Company logo appear on receiver left. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 11.2 pounds. CONDITION: Unfired since leaving the factory, the bore is bright and shiny. Overall metal finish is approximately 98 percent, with a scattering of minor storage and handling marks and rubs. No box, papers or additional accessories. $7,500 plus shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. AVAILABLE D-Max .45 ACP semi-automatic Sten clone from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number 450C-007 (incorporates RKB’s unique 007 serial number) features a 16-inch barrel with ventilated shroud and blade front sight, Williams adjustable aperture rear sight, optic rail (drilled and tapped for conventional base attachment), three-piece premium walnut stock with oil finish and a single stick magazine. CONDITION: New and unfired. No box, papers or additional accessories. $3,500 plus shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. AVAILABLE Freedom Arms .454 Casull from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Made to commemorate the 10th annual Soldier of Fortune convention held in 1989, serial SOF-D007 (incorporates RKB’s unique 007 serial number) features a 4.75-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight and smooth laminated wood grips. ENGRAVING: “SOF Convention, 10th Anniversary 1989” appears on barrel right. CONDITION: Unfired, with but a hint of a turning ring. The original box with correct end label is included and one of its panels has separated at the sides. $3,000 plus shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. AVAILABLE Olympic Arms / Schuetzen Pistol Works Street Deuce .45 ACP from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial SOF001 (Soldier Of Fortune 001) is a refined full size two-tone 1911 pistol with a 5-inch Storm Lake barrel, Trijicon front sight (dimmed), Brown barrel bushing (matte silver finish), LPA adjustable rear sight, thin vertical rear slide serrations, Commander-style hammer and a matte black finish over the slide. The steel frame wears a matte silver finish and features a short trigger, extended slide release, high cut under the trigger guard, bumped and grooved beavertail grip safety, steel checkered mainspring housing, beveled magazine well, double diamond checkered rosewood grips and skateboard tape over the front strap. INCLUSIONS: One Wilson Combat stainless steel magazine with extended bumper and an aftermarket hard case bearing the label “SOF 001, Col. Brown’s”. CONDITION: The bore is strong and mechanics are solid. Metal finish stands at approximately 90 percent with predictable polishing over the high spots. Grips are approximately 90 percent as well, with scattered impressions and minor scratching. $1,750 plus shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. AVAILABLE Grouping of four limited edition prints of Pappy Boyington and WWII air combat from the collection of Robert K. Brown. On October 5th, 1978, RKB connected with Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington of “Black Sheep” fame at an event and purchased four limited edition prints (different edition numbers) commemorating Black Sheep One’s service in the Pacific. Boyington personally inscribed each one to RKB. The prints include Gregory “Pappy” Boyington Downs His 21st Enemy Aircraft by William Reynolds (967/1000), Gregory “Pappy” Boyington Shot Down by William Reynolds (394/600), Greg “Pappy” Boyington’s Last Flight by Robert Carlin (230/500) and an untitled (possibly matted over) print of Boyington’s Corsair by J. Ficklen (886/1000). All four prints are in very good condition and the group will not be separated. Frame sizes range up to 26 (H) x 37 (W). The four prints will be taken to a professional packaging and shipping business where they will be packed/insured/shipped at the purchaser’s expense. The estimated cost of this service is approximately $450. Actual cost will be due and payable by purchaser as soon as the total is known. $1,000 plus actual packing and shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD Keith Stegall custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .338 Winchester Magnum from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Created in 1964, serial number 340477 features a 22-inch plain barrel with tapered crown, Buehler adjustable base with one-inch low rings, jeweled bolt body and extractor, nickel bolt handle with single checkering panel and hollow bolt knob, serrated bolt release button, 26 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, checkered steel grip cap, scalloped cheekpiece with bold shadow line, slight Monte Carlo profile and a Pachmayr recoil pad. A trigger shoe is attached to the original trigger. MARKINGS: “K. Stegall .338 W.C.F.” appears on the barrel (chamber was cast and fired to confirm as .338 Winchester Magnum), “1/28/64” appears on the underside of the barrel and “K. Stegall” is stamped in the barrel channel. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.4 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. The barrel was shortened from its original length, as one hole where a front sight was secured is visible near the muzzle. The plug screws usually found on the left side of the action are missing. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent, with only faint traces of wear. Wood condition and finish is at least 95 percent, with a modest scattering of field impressions, light scratches and one proper ding at the lower left of the pistol grip. $2,000 plus shipping. contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD!!SOLD!!SOLD!!Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 .308 Winchester from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number 163901 wears a 16-inch barrel (18 inches with brake), front night sight blade, Burris 2.75x Scout scope with plex reticle, synthetic stock (textured) and flip-up butt plate with trap door. DIMENSIONS: Weight, with optics, is 9.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.2 inches. CONDITION: The bore is bright and strong, suggesting little use. Exposed metal finish is at least 95 percent. Stock paint is at least 95 percent, with minor spotting from handling and storage. The scope is optically clear, with a bit of external edge debris on the ocular lens that does not effect performance. The front ramp (night sight) has dimmed. MARKINGS: SOCOM 16 appears on the right side. $1,750 plus shipping. please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!!!!!Springfield Armory M1 .308 Winchester from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial 7008539 features a 24-inch barrel, adjustable aperture rear sight, trapdoor butt plate and 1.25-inch leather sling. MARKINGS: “NM 062” appears on the right front sight ear, “NM” rides the barrel and “308 Genesio IL” is marked on the barrel under the operating rod. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.6 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.2 inches. CONDITION: The bore shows moderate roughness yet remains bright. Bedding compound is visible at the base of the action. Metal finish is at least 95 percent and the walnut is at least 90 percent. $2,000 plus shipping. please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD Ruger Mini-14 .223 Remington from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Made circa 1981, serial number 182-12489 features a 19.5-inch barrel (including brake) and Tapco stock with hidden forend accessory rail and telescoping (six-position) butt. One 20-round factory and one 30-round unmarked magazine are included. CONDITION: The bore is bright and shiny. Overall finish is approximately 95 percent. The larger magazine finish is scabby. $750 plus shipping. please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD Ruger Mini-14 .223 Remington from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Made circa 1981, serial number 182-25433 features 20.5-inch barrel (including flash hider / brake) and wood stock with plastic upper guard. One 20-round factory and one 30-round unmarked magazine are included. CONDITION: The bore is bright and shiny. Overall metal finish is at least 90 percent and wood finish/condition is approximately 85% with a rack rub on the forearm and some general scratches and field impressions. The flash hider assembly is loose (slides) as the tension screw on the bottom is missing. $750 plus shipping. SOLDplease contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com.
SOLD SOLD Colt AR-15 A2 HBAR pre-ban .223 Remington from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number SP232370 wears a 20-inch barrel (21 inches with flash suppressor) with a 1/7 twist and features a bayonet lug and day/night aperture rear sight. RKB added a Luth adjustable stock (both comb height and length-of-pull). CONDITION: The bore is bright and strong, with only modest indications of use. Metal finish is approximately 85 percent, with modest rubbing at various points. The single-stage trigger pull is exceptional. One Colt magazine is included. No box, papers or additional parts/accessories are present. $1,750 plus shipping. please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD SOLD Springfield Armory Saint .223 Remington from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number ST095163 is a special presentation rifle that bears the inscription “You will always be relevant, as long as you can pull a trigger. Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown” on the left side of the upper receiver. Features include 16-inch (17.5 inches with muzzle brake) barrel with 1/8 twist, folding front sight with elevation adjustment, full-length top rail, folding rear sight with windage adjustment and rocking day/night apertures, trapdoor pistol grip and telescoping butt stock. CONDITION: New and unfired with very minor handling wear. INCLUSIONS: Three magazines, instruction manual and factory hard case. $1,500 plus shipping. please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com. SOLD SOLD SOLD Holloway Arms Model 7 (HAC-7) .308 Winchester from the collection of Robert K. Brown. Serial number RB007 (RKB’s unique 007 serial number) was made in 1984 and features a 20-inch barrel (21.5 inches with flash hider), elevation-adjustable front sight, barrel-mounted sling attachment fixture, factory drilled/tapped receiver, day/night rocking aperture rear sight and side-folding stock. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 9.2 pounds. CONDITION: New and unfired. Finish condition is approximately 99 percent with but traces of handling and storage wear. MAGAZINE: The included magazine does not properly lock in position. See below for explanation. If correct magazines are located, they will be forwarded. INCLUSIONS: The original box with correct serial on the end flap is present, but much taping and storage wear has rendered it to fair condition. The original invoice dated July 31, 1984, shows the rifle shipping to RKB’s FFL dealer. An included letter from Holloway Arms Company apologizes for not having the correct magazines available for inclusion and promises to send them at a later date. The referenced “converted AR-10 magazine that permits firing of the rifle” is also absent. This same letter states that a proper instruction manual is yet to be printed (a stapled copy of the text to be presented in the manual is included). Finally, a letter from Holloway EVP Thomas E. Cook to RKB dated October 11, 1983 addresses their meeting at the recent SOF Convention and discusses Holloway’s interest in supporting recon teams in El Salvador. MEDIA: Gary Paul Johnston, co-author of the soon-to-be-published The World’s Assault Rifles, Volume II, provided this draft caption for a photo showing RKB with his Holloway “007” – Bob Holloway’s idea of combining features from Armalite, the FN, FAL and the AK along with his own “improvements” resulted in a .308 (7.62MM NATO) caliber rifle he called the HAC-7 in the early 1980’s. Some 350 HAC-7 serial numbers are known (with 350 being the highest) and HAC-7 rifles were made from about 1984 to 1985 from 1984 to 1985. However, serial numbers were not sequential with custom numbering done on request with spaces in between, so the true number of HAC-7’s made is not known, but is substantially less than 350. I saw Col. Brown’s rifle in the early 1990’s. The HAC-7 has quite desirable with a large following continually seeking any that come up for sale. Col. Brown offered to provide this and a few other photos of his rifle for inclusion in Volume II of “The World’s Assault Rifles.” Because of Col. Brown’s reputation, his early number “007” is undoubtedly one of, if not THE most desirable of all HAC-7’s made! This rifle is also as new and remained unfired while he owned it. $5,000 plus shipping.please contact dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or visit sportsmanslegacy.com.