**AUSTRIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12 MANUFACTURED BY STEYR ON TRIPOD (C&R).

SN 23908. Cal 8x50mm, 21-1/2″ bbl. This matching numbered Schwarzlose was manufactured by Steyr in 1917 and retains its drain lever intact as well has mostly intact water fill cap, oil fill cap and original sights. The steam hose fitting on the end of the water jacket is also present with 2 nuts and a washer. Tripod retains its attachment hardware and traverse blocks as well as pins with chain. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% of the original finish remaining, mostly turning to a brown patina, particularly on the water jacket. Muzzle retains more of a blued finish, probably a refinish. Internals are in the white with the bolt itself having more of a brown patina and the main recoil spring, although strong and serviceable, has some spots of corrosion. Wooden handles are in good serviceable condition but have some dings and handling marks. Water fill plug has crack along the top edges and lost some material but is still serviceable and the brass retaining ring remains in place. Bore has strong rifling with some shine on the lands, somewhat darker in the grooves. Bolt face is in fine serviceable condition. Tripod retains 80% of green paint finish and adjustments in both elevation and traverse function properly. This is a scarce and sought after example of a quality made WWI machine gun. 4-51709 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2029

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2029	$18,400.00	AUSTRIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12 MANUFACTURED BY STEYR ON TRIPOD (C&R). SN 23908. Cal 8x50mm, 21-1/2″ bbl. This matching numbered Schwarzlose was manufactured by Steyr in 1917 and retains its drain lever intact as well has mostly intact water fill cap, oil fill cap and original sights. The steam hose fitting on the end of the water jacket is also present with 2 nuts and a washer. Tripod retains its attachment hardware and traverse blocks as well as pins with chain. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% of the original finish remaining, mostly turning to a brown patina, particularly on the water jacket. Muzzle retains more of a blued finish, probably a refinish. Internals are in the white with the bolt itself having more of a brown patina and the main recoil spring, although strong and serviceable, has some spots of corrosion. Wooden handles are in good serviceable condition but have some dings and handling marks. Water fill plug has crack along the top edges and lost some material but is still serviceable and the brass retaining ring remains in place. Bore has strong rifling with some shine on the lands, somewhat darker in the grooves. Bolt face is in fine serviceable condition. Tripod retains 80% of green paint finish and adjustments in both elevation and traverse function properly. This is a scarce and sought after example of a quality made WWI machine gun. 4-51709 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2029 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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**AUSTRIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12 MANUFACTURED BY STEYR ON TRIPOD (C&R).