Select highlights from the lifelong collection of
BRIAN LINDE
Title II manufacturer for over 30 years under the name of Sporting Arms Company
Brian Linde started his professional career as a Naval officer with a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Oregon State University. He was an operations engineer for many years at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota and then took over as the nuclear security manager in 1999. Brian worked through the issues of post 9/11 security and was a significant contributor to the upgrades made in the nuclear industry following 9/11. He was director of nuclear security for a fleet of 6 nuclear plants in the Midwest. Following that, he worked as a nuclear security manager for a uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico. Before retiring, he served as a security advisor and travelled all over the world and consulting on critical infrastructure protection issues in the energy sector and civil projects. He was also a professional adversary trainer for corporations and law enforcement. He was on board of directors for the Military Historical Society of Minnesota c/o MN Military Museum at Camp Ripley in Little Falls from 1996 – 2003. He was a member and officer of the Monticello Gun Club in Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Weapons Collector’s Association and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was also the member and contributor to several internet boards/forums:
1919A4.com | Beltfed Shooters | Brian Enos Forum | CMP Forum | Gun Auction Forum | Gun Boards.com | GunsAmerica.com | Jouster2.com/Forum | Lugar forum | M14forum.com | Machinegunboards.com | Snugbus.com | Sturmgewehr.com
Poulin Auctions is exceptionally proud to bring several of Brian’s NFA firearms to the market. From the novice to the advanced collector, this selection from Brian’s collection surely has something for everyone.
COLLECTION INDEX
Below are the lot numbers of the items from this collection to be featured in our May 8-11, 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
1001 | 1002 | 1003 | 1004 | 1006 | 1007 | 1008 | 1011 | 1013 | 1014 | 1015 | 1016 | 1017 | 1018 | 1021 | 1022 | 1023 | 1024 | 1026 | 1027 | 1028 | 1029 | 1030 | 1031 | 1032 | 1033 | 1034 | 1035 | 1036 | 1038 | 1041 | 1044 | 1045 | 1050 | 1051 | 1063 | 1096 | 1097 | 1098 | 1099 | 1100 | 1101 | 1104 | 1105 | 1106 | 1107 | 1108 | 1109 | 1110 | 1111 | 1112 | 1112A
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1112A
FULLY TRANSFERABLE BRITISH MANUFACTURED BROWNING MK II (FLEX) HEAVY MACHINE GUN, CURIO
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
RARE, FULLY TRANSFERABLE, ORIGINAL HIGH STANDARD M2HB 50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN WITH TRIPOD. CURIO.
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE SWD M11 WITH LAGE MAX-11/22 CONVERSION & TRIJICON REFLEX SIGHT
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
VERY RARE JAPANESE TYPE 92 LEWIS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
RARE ORIGINAL FULLY TRANSFERABLE COLT COMMERCIAL MG40 AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN. CURIO
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE ORIGINAL BSA ENGLAND MODEL 1914 MARK III LEWIS MACHINE GUN. CURIO
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE BRITISH STERLIN MKII (FLEX) HEAVY MACHINE GUN. CURIO
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PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) US SACO LOWELL M37 MACHINE GUN. U.S. PROPERTY MARKED
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
EXTREMELY COMPLETE VS&M VICKERS MACHINE GUN WITH FLUTED BARREL JACKET WITH PLETHORA OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE AMERICAN ARMS INTL AM180 SMG
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE, ORIGINAL ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL BROWNING MODEL1917A1 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD
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NEW TO MARKET RARE ORIGINAL DOUBLE PUSH PIN FULLY TRANSFERABLE FACTORY GERMAN HK MP5 SMG
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IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MODEL 1910 MAXIM ON SOKOLOV MOUNT UTILIZING FINISH PARTS ON GERMAN MG08 RECEIVER
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE SAVAGE AUTO ORDNANCE CORP MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN, C&R
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
VERY FINE, FULLY TRANSFERABLE TGE JAPANESE TYPE 92 “WOODPECKER” HEAVY MACHINE GUN
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL DWM BERLIN GERMAN MAXIM MG08 ON ORIGINAL SLED MOUNT WITH OPTICS
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON M1 SUBMACHINE GUN
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE MODEL 1914 MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATUQUE HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE ORIGINAL GERMAN EFRURT WWI MG08/15 MACHINE GUN. CURIO
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PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) ORIGINAL BSA BREN MK1 LMG
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PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) FN HERSTAL BELGIUM LUXEMBORG CONTRACT FN MODEL D
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
ORIGINAL WWII MAGET WWII ERA GERMAN MG34 MACHINE GUN. PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER)
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
ORIGINAL MADSEN MODEL 1950 LMG PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) MACHINE GUN
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
VERY RARE UNITED DEFENSE MARLIN UD M42 SUBMACHINE GUN. PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER)
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
VERY CLEAN FULLY TRANSFERABLE MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION M10 45 SMG
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE, MODERNIZED S.W.D. M11/NINE SMG
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE ERB REGISTERED GERMAN EFRURT WWI MG 08/15 MACHINE GUN
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PRE 86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) ORIGINAL INLAND DIVISION M2 CARBINE
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE NORELL MK IV STERLING BUILT ON JOHN NORRELL MKII TUBE
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PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE (KEEPER) GUATEMALAN CONTRACT ARMALITE AR-10 SELECT FIRE RIFLE
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
ORIGINAL PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE GERMAN WALTHER MPK SUBMACHINE GUN
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE H&R REISING C&R MODEL 50 SMG
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
VERY NICE BRITISH HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MK1* MACHINE GUN
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE VERY EARLY NAGOYA JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH STANDOUT MARKINGS. CURIO
Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025This...
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