**BRITISH HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MODEL 1909 MKI (C&R).

SN E15430. Cal. 303, bbl 23″. Portable British Hotchkiss with leather band still present on the wooden shoulder stock assembly. Bbl is non matching, numbered B38470, with British proof marks prominent on top of bbl forward of SN. Bracket on top of feed assembly is SN 38701. Side of receiver has broad arrow proof marks and is also marked “JPL T AZ8565” which indicates this gun was once in the possession of a prominent machine gun enthusiast in Arizona. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Top of feed shuttle is marked “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Rear stock retention bolt is a non-standard bolt, washer and nut. Action cocks and actuates properly 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 retaining about 85% of a smooth blued re-finish with some scattered spots of pitting under gray patina with the blue thinning, especially at the high points. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish. Wooden shoulder stock is strong and serviceable and retains leather loop on right rear side of stock. Shoulder stock has dings, chips and gouges but this does not detract from the handsomeness of this arm. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Nicest portable Hotchkiss bore this cataloger has ever seen. Bolt face is also excellent. Gas nut is dark with some slight pitting. This is a fine example of the British WWI portable Hotchkiss and is sure to please an class III enthusiast and WWI collector. 4-51714 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 2013

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2013	$11,500.00	BRITISH HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MODEL 1909 MKI (C&R). SN E15430. Cal. 303, bbl 23″. Portable British Hotchkiss with leather band still present on the wooden shoulder stock assembly. Bbl is non matching, numbered B38470, with British proof marks prominent on top of bbl forward of SN. Bracket on top of feed assembly is SN 38701. Side of receiver has broad arrow proof marks and is also marked “JPL T AZ8565” which indicates this gun was once in the possession of a prominent machine gun enthusiast in Arizona. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Top of feed shuttle is marked “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Rear stock retention bolt is a non-standard bolt, washer and nut. Action cocks and actuates properly 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 retaining about 85% of a smooth blued re-finish with some scattered spots of pitting under gray patina with the blue thinning, especially at the high points. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish. Wooden shoulder stock is strong and serviceable and retains leather loop on right rear side of stock. Shoulder stock has dings, chips and gouges but this does not detract from the handsomeness of this arm. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Nicest portable Hotchkiss bore this cataloger has ever seen. Bolt face is also excellent. Gas nut is dark with some slight pitting. This is a fine example of the British WWI portable Hotchkiss and is sure to please an class III enthusiast and WWI collector. 4-51714 (10,000-14,000) – Lot 2013 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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**BRITISH HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MODEL 1909 MKI (C&R).