**EXCEEDINGLY RARE DWM 1909 COMMERCIAL MAXIM MACHINE GUN MADE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA (C&R).

SN 5634. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This extremely well made and scarce Maxim made by DWM under contract for Costa Rica comes on its matching numbered tripod. Cork is missing from drain plug hardware however this is an easy replacement. Major parts appear to be matching. Exceptions are fusee cover retaining stud plate which is numbered “18”, brushes inside spade handles which are numbered “30” & “31”, backplate cleaning door cover which is numbered “29” and muzzle booster which is numbered “5629”. Marked on fusee cover “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”. Top cover displays a very attractive Costa Rican crest. This weapon was at one time in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona as indicated by “JPL T AZ85653” marked in two places on bottom plate. Also formerly in possession of Dolf Goldsmith and featured in his publication The Devil’s Paint Brush on page 145. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 75% blue mostly turning to brown patina on water jacket and loss of finish to high points particularly on tripod attachment collar. Also some scratches and some light pitting. Water fill plug screw thumbpiece is cracked on one side but this could be repaired. Wooden handles are extremely attractive and finely checkered. Metal hardware of spade handles shows evidence of refinish over slight pitting. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains nearly all its repainted blue/gray paint; leather covered knee pads feel soft, pliable and serviceable; data plate marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”; mechanism operates smoothly and properly. 4-51718 JWK16 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1008

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
	1008	$34,500.00	*EXCEEDINGLY RARE DWM 1909 COMMERCIAL MAXIM MACHINE GUN MADE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA (C&R). SN 5634. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This extremely well made and scarce Maxim made by DWM under contract for Costa Rica comes on its matching numbered tripod. Cork is missing from drain plug hardware however this is an easy replacement. Major parts appear to be matching. Exceptions are fusee cover retaining stud plate which is numbered “18”, brushes inside spade handles which are numbered “30” & “31”, backplate cleaning door cover which is numbered “29” and muzzle booster which is numbered “5629”. Marked on fusee cover “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”. Top cover displays a very attractive Costa Rican crest. This weapon was at one time in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona as indicated by “JPL T AZ85653” marked in two places on bottom plate. Also formerly in possession of Dolf Goldsmith and featured in his publication The Devil’s Paint Brush* on page 145. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 75% blue mostly turning to brown patina on water jacket and loss of finish to high points particularly on tripod attachment collar. Also some scratches and some light pitting. Water fill plug screw thumbpiece is cracked on one side but this could be repaired. Wooden handles are extremely attractive and finely checkered. Metal hardware of spade handles shows evidence of refinish over slight pitting. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains nearly all its repainted blue/gray paint; leather covered knee pads feel soft, pliable and serviceable; data plate marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN 1910”; mechanism operates smoothly and properly. 4-51718 JWK16 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1008 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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**EXCEEDINGLY RARE DWM 1909 COMMERCIAL MAXIM MACHINE GUN MADE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA (C&R).