GunBroker.com, in partnership with The Gun Crew, today announced the opening of a landmark post-sample machine gun auction event tied to the retirement of longtime SOT dealer, gunsmith and machine gun builder, Mike Dewitt.

The first wave of auctions opened on April 26 at 9:00 PM ET, marking the beginning of a multi-week liquidation event running through June 21, with approximately 150 items to be released in staggered weekly drops. Every item in the auction will start at just $0.01 with no reserve, creating a truly unique opportunity for qualified buyers across the industry.

Dewitt's collection represents decades of hands-on development, testing, and refinement. Many examples are recognizable from Dewitt's "ChuckBuster" and "RangeToys" YouTube channels, making this one of the most diverse and professionally assembled post-sample machine gun collections to ever reach the market.

Opening Highlights – April 26 Launch
The initial auction wave showcases a diverse mix of belt-fed systems, modern platforms, and historic submachine guns, offering immediate opportunities for SOT dealers to acquire highly desirable inventory:

• MG42/59 7.62 NATO Belt-Fed Machine Gun (AA Configuration)
• Dual M16 Platform w/ Spike's Havoc Launcher & Tripod Setup
• Australian Owen MKI-43 "Digger's Darling" (WWII SMG)
• PTR 603 / MP5K 9mm Platform
• Zastava M70AB2 Rhodesian AK-47 (7.62x39)

Additional opening-day listings span belt-fed systems, historic submachine guns, modern AR-platform builds, and unique full-auto configurations, which include platforms such as the Browning 1919, VZ58, and Galil, further highlight the depth and variety of the collection.

NO LAW LETTER - A Rare Transfer Window for SOT Holders

Due to Dewitt's retirement from SOT activity, this auction falls under a limited liquidation window, allowing:

• Transfer of post-sample machine guns without a law letter
• Form 3 transfers to qualified Manufacturer (02) and Importer (01) SOTs
• A limited acquisition period (typically ~90 days)

Combined with the $0.01 starting bids and no reserve structure, this creates an unusually favorable acquisition environment for qualified Federal Firearms Licensees with the appropriate SOT status, subject to all federal, state, and local laws.

Notable Items Coming in Future Weekly Drops
While the initial set delivers strong anchor inventory, the broader collection includes high-profile and highly collectible machine guns scheduled across upcoming weeks, such as:

• Browning M2 "Ma Deuce" .50 BMG Belt-Fed
• PKM 7.62x54R Belt-Fed Machine Gun
• M249 SAW 5.56 NATO
• HK21 / HK21E Belt-Fed Systems
• German MP40 (WWII Marked)
• Thompson 1928 & M1 Variants
• Suomi KP/31 (Waffen-marked)

Each week will introduce new categories spanning belt-fed platforms, historic military firearms, AK-pattern systems, SMGs, and modern full-auto builds, introduced in weekly drops each Sunday evening throughout the event.

A Collector's and Dealer's Opportunity
"This is more than just an auction. It's the transition of a lifetime's work," said Reese Ervin of GunCrew LLC. "Mike's collection reflects decades of craftsmanship, experimentation, and passion for the platform. Opportunities like this, especially without the need for a law letter, are exceptionally rare."

Bringing a collection of this scale to market requires the right platform to match it with qualified buyers nationwide.

"This auction series is a perfect example of what GunBroker was built to do," said Steve Urvan, CEO of GunBroker.com. "Our platform connects sellers with a nationwide network of qualified buyers, creating a transparent and highly competitive marketplace. For a collection of this size and significance, GunBroker provides the scale, trust, and infrastructure needed to facilitate such a volume of specialized transactions efficiently and effectively."

Auction Event Details
 

• Collection Opening: April 26, 2026 – 9:00 PM ET
• Auction Format: Rolling weekly releases; 14 day auctions.
• Final Close: June 21, 2026
• Total Volume: ~150 Post-Sample Machine Guns, No Law Letter
• All Auctions: Start at $0.01; No Reserve
• All bids, sales, and transfers are subject to buyer eligibility verification and applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Auctions can be viewed at: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/article/post-sample-machine-gun-auctions

About The Gun Crew: The Gun Crew is a recognized GunBroker Top 25 Seller. They have sold over 72,000 firearms in the past decade. The company specializes in the buying, selling, and consignment of firearms, with a focus on delivering consistent results and a streamlined transaction experience for sellers and buyers alike.