**BENET-MERCIE MACHINE RIFLE MODEL 1909.

Revised: 9/17/2008

Additional Information: Serial number indicates 1914 manufacture. Firearm is fully functional when cycled by hand. Provenance Ex: Henry Packard White collection.

**BENET-MERCIE MACHINE RIFLE MODEL 1909. SN 576. Cal. .30-06, 23-1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by Springfield Armory, developed by the French firm Hotchkiss. Air-cooled, gas operated and fed from a 30-rnd metal feedstrip. One of approx. 670 firearms manufactured in the U.S. by both Colt and Springfield. Folding front bipod attaches to muzzle. Rear elevation and traverse adjustable monopod located beneath rear shoulder stock. Includes telescopic optical sight, manufactured by Warner and Swasey Co. Model of 1913. Unique finned bbl directly ahead of receiver incorporates a 10.25″ heavily stippled section between fins and front sight. Rear stock made of wood with metal buttplate. CONDITION: Firearm finish deep uniform bluing. Wooden stock in good condition with a few heavy dings and scratches on top. Rear monopod functions well and smooth. 4-35194 JZ3 (12,000-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1005	$23,000.00	Revised: 9/17/2008 Additional Information: Serial number indicates 1914 manufacture. Firearm is fully functional when cycled by hand. Provenance Ex: Henry Packard White collection. BENET-MERCIE MACHINE RIFLE MODEL 1909. SN 576. Cal. .30-06, 23-1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by Springfield Armory, developed by the French firm Hotchkiss. Air-cooled, gas operated and fed from a 30-rnd metal feedstrip. One of approx. 670 firearms manufactured in the U.S. by both Colt and Springfield. Folding front bipod attaches to muzzle. Rear elevation and traverse adjustable monopod located beneath rear shoulder stock. Includes telescopic optical sight, manufactured by Warner and Swasey Co. Model of 1913. Unique finned bbl directly ahead of receiver incorporates a 10.25″ heavily stippled section between fins and front sight. Rear stock made of wood with metal buttplate. CONDITION: Firearm finish deep uniform bluing. Wooden stock in good condition with a few heavy dings and scratches on top. Rear monopod functions well and smooth. 4-35194 JZ3 (12,000-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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