**FRENCH CHAUCHAT 1915 MACHINE GUN DEWAT (C&R).

SN GSRG/34309. 8 MM Label. 18″ bbl. This Chauchat is matching in numbers between upper and lower and is marked, “C.S.R.G” followed by SN on both assemblies. Also a small “sa” within a square on left side of receiver indication that at one time this was taken into Finnish service. After WWI France availed itself of the opportunity to sell all of its older and outdated ordnance to other countries, Finland ended up being the buyer. This example has very solid and complete wood, bipod is present and includes one serviceable magazine. Bolt moves back and forth within receiver under proper spring tension however this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by filling the chamber with weld and welding rear of chamber to receiver tube. There is a significant amount of welding to chamber and chamber material has been removed in this process. Also distortion to receiver in chamber area which occurred during this process. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 85% blued finish overall with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Charging handle has more significant corrosion as does trigger. Charging handle knob has been battered out of round but is still serviceable. Safety lever is bent and does not rotate. One left bipod leg significantly bent 3″ from end of leg. Wooden buttstock has some brassing to area of toe. All wooden pieces have some nicks, dings and wear. Bolt face has been welded at firing pin hole as well as extractor. Although deactivated this would make a nice display piece as an example of a WWI machine gun used by one of the major powers in that war. 4-51325 JWK115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1118

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
	1118	$5,750.00	FRENCH CHAUCHAT 1915 MACHINE GUN DEWAT (C&R). SN GSRG/34309. 8 MM Label. 18″ bbl. This Chauchat is matching in numbers between upper and lower and is marked, “C.S.R.G” followed by SN on both assemblies. Also a small “sa” within a square on left side of receiver indication that at one time this was taken into Finnish service. After WWI France availed itself of the opportunity to sell all of its older and outdated ordnance to other countries, Finland ended up being the buyer. This example has very solid and complete wood, bipod is present and includes one serviceable magazine. Bolt moves back and forth within receiver under proper spring tension however this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by filling the chamber with weld and welding rear of chamber to receiver tube. There is a significant amount of welding to chamber and chamber material has been removed in this process. Also distortion to receiver in chamber area which occurred during this process. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 85% blued finish overall with areas of scattered pitting and corrosion. Charging handle has more significant corrosion as does trigger. Charging handle knob has been battered out of round but is still serviceable. Safety lever is bent and does not rotate. One left bipod leg significantly bent 3″ from end of leg. Wooden buttstock has some brassing to area of toe. All wooden pieces have some nicks, dings and wear. Bolt face has been welded at firing pin hole as well as extractor. Although deactivated this would make a nice display piece as an example of a WWI machine gun used by one of the major powers in that war. 4-51325 JWK115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1118 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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**FRENCH CHAUCHAT 1915 MACHINE GUN DEWAT (C&R).