**FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 (C&R).

**FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 (C&R). SN 117007. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 24″ bbl. Accessories includes bipod, one magazine in gun, spare bolt, box of reloads made from .348 Winchester and RCBS Trim die to make 8mm Lebel from .348 WIN. Also included is anti-aircraft spider sight. Gun appears all matching. CONSIGNOR STATES THIS GUN SHOOTS FINE! Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Magazine fits snugly in magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish is 70% black enamel on gun with almost no paint remaining on bipod which shows nice even patina. Magazine also covered in black enamel. Charging handle has almost no paint left except for on grasping knob. Bolt is in the white and although well greased is in good condition. Wooden hand grip and handle forward of trigger guard is of attractive dark wood and in very good condition. Wooden butt stock is of a much lighter wood and shows numerous dings, scratches, and some wear. Spare bolt has been rendered unserviceable by dropping a spot of weld on firing pin hole. Spare bolt extractor is in good condition as are locking lugs. Spare bolt face is good except for a 1/8″ spot on edge where weld touched it. Bbl bore is mostly shiny, rifling visible near muzzle getting thin toward chamber. Condition of gun suggests that it is indeed a good shooter. 4-37896 JWK39 (7,000-10,000)

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
	1018	$8,050.00	FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 (C&R). SN 117007. Cal. 8mm Lebel. 24″ bbl. Accessories includes bipod, one magazine in gun, spare bolt, box of reloads made from .348 Winchester and RCBS Trim die to make 8mm Lebel from .348 WIN. Also included is anti-aircraft spider sight. Gun appears all matching. CONSIGNOR STATES THIS GUN SHOOTS FINE! Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. This arm appears fully functional. Magazine fits snugly in magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish is 70% black enamel on gun with almost no paint remaining on bipod which shows nice even patina. Magazine also covered in black enamel. Charging handle has almost no paint left except for on grasping knob. Bolt is in the white and although well greased is in good condition. Wooden hand grip and handle forward of trigger guard is of attractive dark wood and in very good condition. Wooden butt stock is of a much lighter wood and shows numerous dings, scratches, and some wear. Spare bolt has been rendered unserviceable by dropping a spot of weld on firing pin hole. Spare bolt extractor is in good condition as are locking lugs. Spare bolt face is good except for a 1/8″ spot on edge where weld touched it. Bbl bore is mostly shiny, rifling visible near muzzle getting thin toward chamber. Condition of gun suggests that it is indeed a good shooter. 4-37896 JWK39 (7,000-10,000) 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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