**SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL.(C&R).

**SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL.(C&R). SN 22879. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 22″ bbl, with flash hider. Manufactured by Sidarme. Accessories include one orig canvas mag pouch, in fine condition, and four magazines in carrying box. One mag has an “SA” marking indicating Finnish issue. Gun appears all orig vintage with matching numbers on visible surfaces. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand and weapon appears fully functional. Bipod legs move completely freely. Mags fit properly in well. Raised, white stick on numbers “16” on buttstock. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is very fine on metal surfaces, and fine to very fine on wood surfaces. Exception being the bipod of which top 4″ of both legs have bright metal finish where patina has been cleaned off. Overall finish on rest of gun is 80% deep blue with numerous flecks of brown patina on the receiver and bbl shroud. Still, attractive dark finish throughout. Wood furnishings also dark finish and attractive, with some scratches and gouges on both sides, but wood is all present and serviceable. Bbl bore is shiny and bright, bolt and bolt face is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. One bipod leg appears to be slightly bent, but does not, in any way, affect serviceability. Wooden mag box with reinforced metal corners has gray-green paint and interior wood is clean, center partition has longitudinal split down center that can be easily glued. The four mags appear to be in good serviceable condition with bluing remaining. Box latch fastener still present. Canvas and leather mag carrying satchel in very fine condition. leather turning hard and starting to crack, but still serviceable. Overall a very fine specimen of the 8mm Lebel Chauchaut. 4-39781 JWK26 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	1009	$8,050.00	SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL.(C&R). SN 22879. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 22″ bbl, with flash hider. Manufactured by Sidarme. Accessories include one orig canvas mag pouch, in fine condition, and four magazines in carrying box. One mag has an “SA” marking indicating Finnish issue. Gun appears all orig vintage with matching numbers on visible surfaces. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when cycled by hand and weapon appears fully functional. Bipod legs move completely freely. Mags fit properly in well. Raised, white stick on numbers “16” on buttstock. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is very fine on metal surfaces, and fine to very fine on wood surfaces. Exception being the bipod of which top 4″ of both legs have bright metal finish where patina has been cleaned off. Overall finish on rest of gun is 80% deep blue with numerous flecks of brown patina on the receiver and bbl shroud. Still, attractive dark finish throughout. Wood furnishings also dark finish and attractive, with some scratches and gouges on both sides, but wood is all present and serviceable. Bbl bore is shiny and bright, bolt and bolt face is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. One bipod leg appears to be slightly bent, but does not, in any way, affect serviceability. Wooden mag box with reinforced metal corners has gray-green paint and interior wood is clean, center partition has longitudinal split down center that can be easily glued. The four mags appear to be in good serviceable condition with bluing remaining. Box latch fastener still present. Canvas and leather mag carrying satchel in very fine condition. leather turning hard and starting to crack, but still serviceable. Overall a very fine specimen of the 8mm Lebel Chauchaut. 4-39781 JWK26 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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