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

**HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MARK I (C&R). SN E-39267. Cal. .303. 23″ bbl. Accessories include one complete parts set, take down tool, and 4 flexible feed strips in metal sheathed wooden box with display ammo in one strip, and tripod. Spare parts kit shoulder extension retains wooden sheath around shaft and flip-up shoulder rest. This weapon appears fully functional. Action moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod fits properly. CONDITION: This arm retains 80%+ rust blue finish. Hard rubber grips in good condition. Orig leather lanyard on shoulder extension is still serviceable and attached to retaining pin. However, small shoulder extension pin retains only 1 side of shoulder extension causing it to be loose. Bbl retains British proof marks and its number matches receiver. There is some evidence that this weapon may have at one time been a Dewat as there is some discoloration and grinding marks on left side of receiver and forearm where it joins the bbl. Does not affect the fit or overall handsomeness of this arm. Front sight post is missing from bbl. However, this is present on spare parts kit bbl. Bolt and bolt face is excellent. Bore is shiny and bright with crisp rifling. Bbl has integral steel mounting block for tripod. Tripod is marked “C.B.&S.” and on yoke marked “Hotchkiss .303 IN Gun” and is dated what appears to be “1913” and retains British proof marks. Spare bbl, marked “A28654” has carrying handle affixed to top of bbl where tripod mounts on steel mounting block, and also has an additional brass clamshell mounting block for tripod attached just above gas port tube, forward of gas port. This brass accessory on the spare bbl makes for greater flexibility when shooting. The spare parts kit included with this arm certainly enhances its value. 4-37902 JWK25 (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
	1015	$4,025.00	HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MARK I (C&R). SN E-39267. Cal. .303. 23″ bbl. Accessories include one complete parts set, take down tool, and 4 flexible feed strips in metal sheathed wooden box with display ammo in one strip, and tripod. Spare parts kit shoulder extension retains wooden sheath around shaft and flip-up shoulder rest. This weapon appears fully functional. Action moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod fits properly. CONDITION: This arm retains 80%+ rust blue finish. Hard rubber grips in good condition. Orig leather lanyard on shoulder extension is still serviceable and attached to retaining pin. However, small shoulder extension pin retains only 1 side of shoulder extension causing it to be loose. Bbl retains British proof marks and its number matches receiver. There is some evidence that this weapon may have at one time been a Dewat as there is some discoloration and grinding marks on left side of receiver and forearm where it joins the bbl. Does not affect the fit or overall handsomeness of this arm. Front sight post is missing from bbl. However, this is present on spare parts kit bbl. Bolt and bolt face is excellent. Bore is shiny and bright with crisp rifling. Bbl has integral steel mounting block for tripod. Tripod is marked “C.B.&S.” and on yoke marked “Hotchkiss .303 IN Gun” and is dated what appears to be “1913” and retains British proof marks. Spare bbl, marked “A28654” has carrying handle affixed to top of bbl where tripod mounts on steel mounting block, and also has an additional brass clamshell mounting block for tripod attached just above gas port tube, forward of gas port. This brass accessory on the spare bbl makes for greater flexibility when shooting. The spare parts kit included with this arm certainly enhances its value. 4-37902 JWK25 (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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