**CSRG 1918 CHAUCHAT 30-06 MODEL MACHINE GUN(C&R).

**CSRG 1918 CHAUCHAT 30-06 MODEL MACHINE GUN(C&R). SN A290. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl with flash hider. Model 1918 and manufactured by CSRG with folding bipod. Correctly marked “CSRG. A” (the “A” denoting it is a 30-06 model). Includes one cleverly adapted Johnson magazine and a canvas mag carrying pouch and Chauchat rifleman’s belt marked “Long 3-18”. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Magazine fits snugly in mag well. This arm appears fully functional. CONDITION: Weapon overall, has an even, brown patina with some smooth metal surface showing along the outside of the muzzle and at the rear of the receiver tube, which displays “NFA Norcross GA A 290”.Wood shows handling marks and some dings and scratches, but is all complete with nice, dark color. Bore is shiny and bright with some darkness to the grooves. Bbl detent catch has been twisted, but holds and could be straightened by a competent gunsmith. Chamber face shows some evidence of machine work indicating that this gun may have been a dewat at one time, but looks and appears to very well. Bolt and bolt face in excellent condition, firing pin hole has slight ding, but nothing that would interfere with function. Left lip of muzzle flash hider has significant ding, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. Parts appear matching on visible surfaces. Consignor states that this is an outstanding shooter. Smoothness of action and overall appearance combined with complete and attractive dark wood in desirable caliber, and low serial number would make this a very fine addition to the WWI collection. 4-39779 JWK25 (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
	1010	$7,475.00	CSRG 1918 CHAUCHAT 30-06 MODEL MACHINE GUN(C&R). SN A290. Cal. 30-06. 22″ bbl with flash hider. Model 1918 and manufactured by CSRG with folding bipod. Correctly marked “CSRG. A” (the “A” denoting it is a 30-06 model). Includes one cleverly adapted Johnson magazine and a canvas mag carrying pouch and Chauchat rifleman’s belt marked “Long 3-18”. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Magazine fits snugly in mag well. This arm appears fully functional. CONDITION: Weapon overall, has an even, brown patina with some smooth metal surface showing along the outside of the muzzle and at the rear of the receiver tube, which displays “NFA Norcross GA A 290”.Wood shows handling marks and some dings and scratches, but is all complete with nice, dark color. Bore is shiny and bright with some darkness to the grooves. Bbl detent catch has been twisted, but holds and could be straightened by a competent gunsmith. Chamber face shows some evidence of machine work indicating that this gun may have been a dewat at one time, but looks and appears to very well. Bolt and bolt face in excellent condition, firing pin hole has slight ding, but nothing that would interfere with function. Left lip of muzzle flash hider has significant ding, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. Parts appear matching on visible surfaces. Consignor states that this is an outstanding shooter. Smoothness of action and overall appearance combined with complete and attractive dark wood in desirable caliber, and low serial number would make this a very fine addition to the WWI collection. 4-39779 JWK25 (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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