**SCARCE FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE TWO MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 4. 7 mm. 22″ bbl. This rare variation of Hotchkiss gun is marked on left side of receiver as stated in lead, “FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE II CAL. 7M/M”. On right side of receiver “BREVETE S.C.D.G.”. Although left hand bi-pod leg is present, right hand bi-pod leg is not. Chambered in 7 mm this weapon was made for Brazil and has Brazilian crest on top of receiver band. Visible SNs appear to be matching. Muzzle is threaded for flash hider but not present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Strip feeding mechanism operates properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. About 80% blued finish thin to bare metal at muzzle and on charging handle, turning to a brown patina elsewhere. Wooden hardware shows numerous dings and bruises and a couple of chips. There are two 1/2″ cracks on forward hand grip but this does not detract from serviceability. Bore has strong rifling but dark with significant pitting. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut has old pitting but is still extremely serviceable. This is a scarce and extremely well made machine gun. In 7 mm ammunition is readily available and reloadable. 4-51769 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2016

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
	2016	$13,800.00	SCARCE FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE TWO MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 4. 7 mm. 22″ bbl. This rare variation of Hotchkiss gun is marked on left side of receiver as stated in lead, “FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE II CAL. 7M/M”. On right side of receiver “BREVETE S.C.D.G.”. Although left hand bi-pod leg is present, right hand bi-pod leg is not. Chambered in 7 mm this weapon was made for Brazil and has Brazilian crest on top of receiver band. Visible SNs appear to be matching. Muzzle is threaded for flash hider but not present. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Strip feeding mechanism operates properly. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine. About 80% blued finish thin to bare metal at muzzle and on charging handle, turning to a brown patina elsewhere. Wooden hardware shows numerous dings and bruises and a couple of chips. There are two 1/2″ cracks on forward hand grip but this does not detract from serviceability. Bore has strong rifling but dark with significant pitting. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut has old pitting but is still extremely serviceable. This is a scarce and extremely well made machine gun. In 7 mm ammunition is readily available and reloadable. 4-51769 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2016 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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**SCARCE FUSIL MITRAILLEUR HOTCHKISS TYPE TWO MACHINE GUN (C&R).