**HOTCHKISS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 44489. 8 mm Lebel. 31″ bbl. This example includes orig US Standards Parts Co. tripod model of 1916 and extremely rare orig anti aircraft front and rear sights with brass attachment hardware. Also included are 5 steel feed strips. Standard markings on right side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G.” Feed shuttle and hand grip are of brass as are the fixtures for the AA sights. SN on right plate partially obscured by rear AA sight base however last 3 numbers “489” are visible. Complete SN visible on backplate. Bbl is SN A28089. Gas nut marked “D45”. Sights and mechanism function 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 extremely fine exclusive of bbl which rates fine. 85% coverage on receiver with bulk of loss being on bottom forward of feed shuttle with some patina in places. Bbl assembly rates about 70% fading to a nice smooth patina thinning in places. Operating piston extremely fine and clean. Gas nut also extremely fine with just slightest evidence of pitting. Bright shiny bore with strong rifling; one noticeable area of pitting about 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Tripod retains about 60% orig gray/green paint, mechanism is extremely clean and operates smoothly. No SN on data plate. The Hotchkiss is a reliable, slow firing, heavy machine gun; a pleasure to shoot with it’s steady “thump, thump, thump”. This example complete with it’s tripod and clean condition would make an outstanding addition to any early machine gun collection. 4-51702 JWK3 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1022

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
	1022	$10,350.00	HOTCHKISS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 44489. 8 mm Lebel. 31″ bbl. This example includes orig US Standards Parts Co. tripod model of 1916 and extremely rare orig anti aircraft front and rear sights with brass attachment hardware. Also included are 5 steel feed strips. Standard markings on right side of receiver “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS/BREVETEE S.G.D.G.” Feed shuttle and hand grip are of brass as are the fixtures for the AA sights. SN on right plate partially obscured by rear AA sight base however last 3 numbers “489” are visible. Complete SN visible on backplate. Bbl is SN A28089. Gas nut marked “D45”. Sights and mechanism function 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 extremely fine exclusive of bbl which rates fine. 85% coverage on receiver with bulk of loss being on bottom forward of feed shuttle with some patina in places. Bbl assembly rates about 70% fading to a nice smooth patina thinning in places. Operating piston extremely fine and clean. Gas nut also extremely fine with just slightest evidence of pitting. Bright shiny bore with strong rifling; one noticeable area of pitting about 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Tripod retains about 60% orig gray/green paint, mechanism is extremely clean and operates smoothly. No SN on data plate. The Hotchkiss is a reliable, slow firing, heavy machine gun; a pleasure to shoot with it’s steady “thump, thump, thump”. This example complete with it’s tripod and clean condition would make an outstanding addition to any early machine gun collection. 4-51702 JWK3 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 1022 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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**HOTCHKISS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (C&R).