**HEAVY BRASS MAXIM MODEL 1898 MACHINE GUN MADE BY DWM FOR ARGENTINA (C&R).

SN 144. 7.65 Argentina. 28-1/2″ bbl. Comes with tripod numbered 158 with traverse and elevation gear matching to gun (144). Zeiss optic in orig leather case SN 1521. Also included is orig brass and steel muzzle cover. This extremely attractive brass Maxim appear to have matching numbers throughout including bolt and bbl. Bolt is marked 144A, bbl is marked B144. Other parts appear matching. Water jacket filler and drain plugs present and intact with chains. Cork hardware present, cork is not present. Wooden roller rotates freely in feed shuttle. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Marked on top of top cover “CARTUCHO” / “MAUSER ARGENTINO” / “1909”. Top of fusee cover marked “TENSION DEL RESORTE” / “PUNTA10/25 M/M” / “FOGUEO”. Side of fusee cover marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1898”. Safety is marked “SEGURIDAD” and “FUEGO”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. 98% lustrous blue finish remains on steel parts. Brass retains much of its shine turning to a patina. Brighter on top cover and feed shuttle. There are some handling marks and scratches on water jacket. Muzzle is threaded but no thread protection ring is present. Drain plug and cork chains appear to be latter day replacements. Optics are clear and metal retains over 95% blued finish, rubber eye cup soft and supple with some disintegration at eye cup. Leather optic case in fine condition, very solid, very serviceable. Tripod retains a black painted finish on legs; leather seat is in fine condition, complete and serviceable; traverese and elevation mechanism operates properly; brass is very attractive. Brass muzzle cap fine and extremely serviceable. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also excellent. With its matching numbers and excellent bore this example seems difficult to upgrade. 4-51724 JWK28 (35,000-40,000) – Lot 1003

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1003	$46,000.00	HEAVY BRASS MAXIM MODEL 1898 MACHINE GUN MADE BY DWM FOR ARGENTINA (C&R). SN 144. 7.65 Argentina. 28-1/2″ bbl. Comes with tripod numbered 158 with traverse and elevation gear matching to gun (144). Zeiss optic in orig leather case SN 1521. Also included is orig brass and steel muzzle cover. This extremely attractive brass Maxim appear to have matching numbers throughout including bolt and bbl. Bolt is marked 144A, bbl is marked B144. Other parts appear matching. Water jacket filler and drain plugs present and intact with chains. Cork hardware present, cork is not present. Wooden roller rotates freely in feed shuttle. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Marked on top of top cover “CARTUCHO” / “MAUSER ARGENTINO” / “1909”. Top of fusee cover marked “TENSION DEL RESORTE” / “PUNTA10/25 M/M” / “FOGUEO”. Side of fusee cover marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1898”. Safety is marked “SEGURIDAD” and “FUEGO”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. 98% lustrous blue finish remains on steel parts. Brass retains much of its shine turning to a patina. Brighter on top cover and feed shuttle. There are some handling marks and scratches on water jacket. Muzzle is threaded but no thread protection ring is present. Drain plug and cork chains appear to be latter day replacements. Optics are clear and metal retains over 95% blued finish, rubber eye cup soft and supple with some disintegration at eye cup. Leather optic case in fine condition, very solid, very serviceable. Tripod retains a black painted finish on legs; leather seat is in fine condition, complete and serviceable; traverese and elevation mechanism operates properly; brass is very attractive. Brass muzzle cap fine and extremely serviceable. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also excellent. With its matching numbers and excellent bore this example seems difficult to upgrade. 4-51724 JWK28 (35,000-40,000) – Lot 1003 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**HEAVY BRASS MAXIM MODEL 1898 MACHINE GUN MADE BY DWM FOR ARGENTINA (C&R).