**HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN E27497. 303 British. This portable British Hotchkiss retains rear shoulder stock assembly complete with leather retaining strap for detent pin. Also included is orig Tyers tripod dated 1917 with broad arrow proof mark and SN 1803. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. Tripod functions properly, mechanism appears to be in good, working order to include all spring tensions. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact. 4-51741 JWK5 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1026

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
	1026	$9,200.00	HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN E27497. 303 British. This portable British Hotchkiss retains rear shoulder stock assembly complete with leather retaining strap for detent pin. Also included is orig Tyers tripod dated 1917 with broad arrow proof mark and SN 1803. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. Tripod functions properly, mechanism appears to be in good, working order to include all spring tensions. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact. 4-51741 JWK5 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 1026 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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**HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).