**HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN E27497. Cal. 303 British, 23″ bbl. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Includes orig tripod as well as metal detachable shoulder stock with orig leather pin retention strap. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Mechanics need attention. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact, and shoulder stock pin strap. 52924-1 JWK (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1055

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	1055	$0.00	HOTCHKISS BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN E27497. Cal. 303 British, 23″ bbl. Hand grip is brass. Bbl is non matching SN B20962. Bbl retains broad arrow and British proof marks as does side of receiver and hand grip assembly. Gas port retaining band dated 1918 and retains orig brass chain. Includes orig tripod as well as metal detachable shoulder stock with orig leather pin retention strap. Top of feed shuttle marked with broad arrow and SN 549. Marked on top “BELT OR STRIP FEED”. Trigger moves freely however feed mechanism is jammed. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine retaining 70% finish with significant loss of finish turning to patina on bbl. Metal forend has much higher percentage of finish as does receiver itself although bottom or receiver is thinning and turning to patina. Bottom of shoulder extension has some significant dings and dents but none of this detracts from appearance and profile. Mechanics need attention. Bore has strong rifling with dark grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Gas nut is very clean with some slight pitting. A nice example of British WWI era MG particularly with brass chain intact, and shoulder stock pin strap. 52924-1 JWK (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1055 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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 BRITISH 1909 MARK I PORTABLE MACHINE GUN (C&R).