***HOTCHKISS MODEL 1897 (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

***HOTCHKISS MODEL 1897 (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 2077. Cal. 7mm. 31″ bbl. Accessories includes orig Hotchkiss tripod with SN 2083 =, on brass plate, , orig leather gunners pouch w/tools, 1 spare firing pin, armorer’s box w/large wrench and cleaning rods, leather-covered brass spare bbl carrier w/spare bbl, orig metal reinforced wooden feed strip box w/10 brass feed strips, also approx 700 rnds modern ammo. Neither bbl matches gun SN nor does brass feed shuttle. Tripod traverses and elevates smoothly. Rear retaining pin to mount gun on tripod elevation screw is missing. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. CONDITION: Blued finish and overall appearance excellent. Both bbls retain 90% or better of bright blue finish with majority of loss on outer edge of cooling rings. Receiver bluing is 90% turning a brown patina. Brass shoulder extension and feed shuttle very attractive. Tripod has lost majority of green paint on legs but retains most of green paint on head. Bore of spare bbl is grimy and dark. Bore of bbl on gun is uncleaned but lans have shiny spots and it may clean up. Wooden feed strip box retains orig green paint. Carrying strap on box is broken but present. Leather is soft and cracking. Spare bbl carrier exterior leather has some dings,gouges and separated stitching, but overall is in decent condition for its age. Extremely attractive looking set-up on tripod. Sure to please and with accessories and spare bbl would make an excellent addition to any WWI firearms collection. 4-37883 JWK37 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1000	$4,025.00	*HOTCHKISS MODEL 1897 (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 2077. Cal. 7mm. 31″ bbl. Accessories includes orig Hotchkiss tripod with SN 2083 =, on brass plate, , orig leather gunners pouch w/tools, 1 spare firing pin, armorer’s box w/large wrench and cleaning rods, leather-covered brass spare bbl carrier w/spare bbl, orig metal reinforced wooden feed strip box w/10 brass feed strips, also approx 700 rnds modern ammo. Neither bbl matches gun SN nor does brass feed shuttle. Tripod traverses and elevates smoothly. Rear retaining pin to mount gun on tripod elevation screw is missing. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. CONDITION: Blued finish and overall appearance excellent. Both bbls retain 90% or better of bright blue finish with majority of loss on outer edge of cooling rings. Receiver bluing is 90% turning a brown patina. Brass shoulder extension and feed shuttle very attractive. Tripod has lost majority of green paint on legs but retains most of green paint on head. Bore of spare bbl is grimy and dark. Bore of bbl on gun is uncleaned but lans have shiny spots and it may clean up. Wooden feed strip box retains orig green paint. Carrying strap on box is broken but present. Leather is soft and cracking. Spare bbl carrier exterior leather has some dings,gouges and separated stitching, but overall is in decent condition for its age. Extremely attractive looking set-up on tripod. Sure to please and with accessories and spare bbl would make an excellent addition to any WWI firearms collection. 4-37883 JWK37 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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