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1018
$31,625.00

**EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE FIAT REVELLI MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 20565. 6.5 mm Carcano. 25-3/4″ bbl. This exceedingly scarce model of The Italian WWI water cooled machine gun comes complete on its tripod with 4 “mouse trap” magazines and one drain hose. Double marked on left side of army green painted steel water jacket “CARICO” & “SCARICO”. Underside of trunnion and receiver marked with number 4623 as is shuttle bottom plate and bottom plate proper. Backplate marked above selector “SICURA”, “LENTO” and “RAPIDO”. This gun was at one time in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona as indicated by “JPL T AZ85653” marked on right side bottom of receiver. One magazine assembly contains 40 rounds of orig deactivated ammunition for display. Water drain caps not present. 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% deep lustrous blue as refinished on receiver, likewise percentage of green repainted finish on water jacket. Leather bumper intact on hand grip where bolt recoils. Spade handles are somewhat worn and left one has crack in center but they are still completely serviceable and this does not detract in any way from guns handsome appearance. Bore has strong rifling with some slight corrosion in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Drain hose is soft and serviceable; a scarce item with brass fittings. Tripod retains nearly all its green repainted finish, rear leg is somewhat loose in its socket but still completely serviceable. Mechanism operates properly. This exceedingly fine specimen would make the perfect addition to a WWI era machine gun collection. 4-51712 JWK18 (18,000-24,000) – Lot 1018


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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