**SPRINGFIELD 1909 BENET MERCIE MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN IRS-9536. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This 1909 Benet Mercie includes orig front bi-pod and rear bi-pod complete with elevation wheel on fixed wooden buttstock. This example has unusual markings in that it was originally SN 162 and then apparently renumbered at factory to SN 134. Upon registration with ATF it received an IRS number. Marked on left side of receiver “AUTOMATIC MACHINE RIFLE CAL. .30, MODEL OF 1909 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. There is provision for optical sight on left side of receiver. Mechanism is stiff when operated by hand however this weapon appears fully functional. Bi-pod legs and elevation mechanism operate smoothly. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 50% blued finish coverage thinning with balance turning to patina. Orig SN 162 crossed out by a series of small scratches. Bbl has some pitting on exterior, particularly around front sight ring and hood. IRS number stamped on left side of receiver. Wooden stock has a pleasing brown finish with a 3/4″ chip on left side just above metal protective cap. There are also some scratches, dings and bruises. Bore is clean with some pitting 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with some pitting but otherwise in very good condition. Overall this is a fine example of a difficult to find WWI American machine gun. 4-51789 JWK7 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1025

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
	1025	$14,160.00	SPRINGFIELD 1909 BENET MERCIE MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN IRS-9536. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This 1909 Benet Mercie includes orig front bi-pod and rear bi-pod complete with elevation wheel on fixed wooden buttstock. This example has unusual markings in that it was originally SN 162 and then apparently renumbered at factory to SN 134. Upon registration with ATF it received an IRS number. Marked on left side of receiver “AUTOMATIC MACHINE RIFLE CAL. .30, MODEL OF 1909 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. There is provision for optical sight on left side of receiver. Mechanism is stiff when operated by hand however this weapon appears fully functional. Bi-pod legs and elevation mechanism operate smoothly. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 50% blued finish coverage thinning with balance turning to patina. Orig SN 162 crossed out by a series of small scratches. Bbl has some pitting on exterior, particularly around front sight ring and hood. IRS number stamped on left side of receiver. Wooden stock has a pleasing brown finish with a 3/4″ chip on left side just above metal protective cap. There are also some scratches, dings and bruises. Bore is clean with some pitting 4″ from muzzle. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is clean with some pitting but otherwise in very good condition. Overall this is a fine example of a difficult to find WWI American machine gun. 4-51789 JWK7 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1025 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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**SPRINGFIELD 1909 BENET MERCIE MACHINE GUN (C&R).