**HOTCHKISS MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

**HOTCHKISS MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 23879. Cal. 7.62x54R with M1915 French OMNIBUS tripod, and reproduction flash hider. 30″ bbl. Dated 1917. Accessories include 10 steel feed strips with modern Russian ammo. This gun is mounted on tall Omnibus tripod dated 1915 which is covered in black enamel paint. Also included orig 1918 English regulation manual marked with officer’s name in fine condition. Bbl SN does not match receiver, however brass feed shuttle SN does match receiver. Action operates when cycled by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Consignor states it shoots well. Sight elevation slide lock is present, and moves freely back and forth but does not hold sight in position. May be repairable with some effort. Traverse and elevation on tripod operates very smoothly. Currently, a reproduction pin only fits half way to hold gun on elevating mechanism. With some effort this could be remedied. CONDITION: Overall finish is 99% plus bright refinish, brass parts are highly polished. Bbl has a plum color. Rear sight shows evidence of very deep pits and corrosion on the underside with lighter pitting on top. Tripod black enamel paint is 95% plus including on metal seat. Elevation wheel is white metal, non magnetic, probably aluminum, with correct brass knobs. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. This gun is extremely attractive on the Omnibus tripod. A good shooter with lots of feed strips in a common caliber make it even more attractive. 4-37893 JWK40 (10,000-13,000)

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
	1007	$16,100.00	HOTCHKISS MODEL 1917 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 23879. Cal. 7.62x54R with M1915 French OMNIBUS tripod, and reproduction flash hider. 30″ bbl. Dated 1917. Accessories include 10 steel feed strips with modern Russian ammo. This gun is mounted on tall Omnibus tripod dated 1915 which is covered in black enamel paint. Also included orig 1918 English regulation manual marked with officer’s name in fine condition. Bbl SN does not match receiver, however brass feed shuttle SN does match receiver. Action operates when cycled by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Consignor states it shoots well. Sight elevation slide lock is present, and moves freely back and forth but does not hold sight in position. May be repairable with some effort. Traverse and elevation on tripod operates very smoothly. Currently, a reproduction pin only fits half way to hold gun on elevating mechanism. With some effort this could be remedied. CONDITION: Overall finish is 99% plus bright refinish, brass parts are highly polished. Bbl has a plum color. Rear sight shows evidence of very deep pits and corrosion on the underside with lighter pitting on top. Tripod black enamel paint is 95% plus including on metal seat. Elevation wheel is white metal, non magnetic, probably aluminum, with correct brass knobs. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. This gun is extremely attractive on the Omnibus tripod. A good shooter with lots of feed strips in a common caliber make it even more attractive. 4-37893 JWK40 (10,000-13,000) 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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