**EXTRAORDINARY MINT CONDITION CHINESE MAXIM TYPE 24 (1935) MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN C1201. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. Extremely rare complete and matching Chinese Maxim Type 24 with tripod, AA sight, matching spare lock and bbl, as well as orig gunner’s kit in pouch SN to gun. Pouch contains brushes, broken case extractor, steel and brass punches and asbestos gasket material for muzzle and trunnion bearings; also contains an all leather funnel for filling water jacket and a spare parts tin which contains springs, pins and other small parts for lock and gun. Marked in Chinese which translates to, “79 Makequin Heavy Machine Gun”, and “Military Manufacture Department Number 21. One of very few registered and complete specimens in United States this is one of the four Chinese Maxims sent by China for to the United States in 1948 to test 8mm Mauser ammunition. This gun found its way into the hands of Dolf Goldsmith and subsequently Michael King Smith and The Evergreen Collection. Details may be found in The Devil’s Paint Brush publication by Dolf Goldsmith (p 328). This weapon was also apparently in the possession of another noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona; the bottom of the trunnion is marked, “JPL T AZ85653”. All numbered parts appear to be matching including spare bbl and bolt within tripod. 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 excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue finish. Remains of olive green paint on water jacket in spots just forward of ejection port and where gun attaches to tripod as well as about 90% coverage on muzzle shield. Extremely high quality manufacture and fitting including checkered wooden handles. Fusee cover data plate has some slight brassing along high edges and there is a small chip out of the red enamel of a swastika. Brown leather gunner’s pouch is stiff and strong with some brassing to edges and scrapes and male brass snaps on front cover are not present. Tripod retains over 95% of its gray/green paint. Brass data plate with SN matching gun affixed to elevation mechanism. Leather pads on seat and knees are intact and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. Mechanism is stiff but operates properly. This gun is very clean and makes an outstanding display piece. Just about impossible to upgrade the condition on this exceedingly rare piece. 4-51725 JWK15 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1013

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
	1013	$28,750.00	*EXTRAORDINARY MINT CONDITION CHINESE MAXIM TYPE 24 (1935) MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN C1201. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. Extremely rare complete and matching Chinese Maxim Type 24 with tripod, AA sight, matching spare lock and bbl, as well as orig gunner’s kit in pouch SN to gun. Pouch contains brushes, broken case extractor, steel and brass punches and asbestos gasket material for muzzle and trunnion bearings; also contains an all leather funnel for filling water jacket and a spare parts tin which contains springs, pins and other small parts for lock and gun. Marked in Chinese which translates to, “79 Makequin Heavy Machine Gun”, and “Military Manufacture Department Number 21. One of very few registered and complete specimens in United States this is one of the four Chinese Maxims sent by China for to the United States in 1948 to test 8mm Mauser ammunition. This gun found its way into the hands of Dolf Goldsmith and subsequently Michael King Smith and The Evergreen Collection. Details may be found in The Devil’s Paint Brush* publication by Dolf Goldsmith (p 328). This weapon was also apparently in the possession of another noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona; the bottom of the trunnion is marked, “JPL T AZ85653”. All numbered parts appear to be matching including spare bbl and bolt within tripod. 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 excellent. Over 95% lustrous blue finish. Remains of olive green paint on water jacket in spots just forward of ejection port and where gun attaches to tripod as well as about 90% coverage on muzzle shield. Extremely high quality manufacture and fitting including checkered wooden handles. Fusee cover data plate has some slight brassing along high edges and there is a small chip out of the red enamel of a swastika. Brown leather gunner’s pouch is stiff and strong with some brassing to edges and scrapes and male brass snaps on front cover are not present. Tripod retains over 95% of its gray/green paint. Brass data plate with SN matching gun affixed to elevation mechanism. Leather pads on seat and knees are intact and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is excellent. Mechanism is stiff but operates properly. This gun is very clean and makes an outstanding display piece. Just about impossible to upgrade the condition on this exceedingly rare piece. 4-51725 JWK15 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1013 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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**EXTRAORDINARY MINT CONDITION CHINESE MAXIM TYPE 24 (1935) MACHINE GUN (C&R).