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

**HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MARK I (C&R-REGISTERED DEWAT). SN E28477. Cal. .303. 22″ bbl. Model 1911. Accessories include orig tripod, transit chest and box of 10 feed strips. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when operated by hand. Although registered as fully transferable, this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by plugging the chamber with some unknown metal. Bolt is untouched and in fine condition. Tripod functions well and smoothly. Detachable shoulder extension fits well and retains orig serviceable leather lanyard for retaining pin. Orig transit chest SN does not match the gun but is correct vintage. Orig feed strip box leather handle has cracked but is still serviceable as is retaining buckle and leather. Exterior stenciling has been reapplied with orig stenciling underneath legible. Marked “Box. AMMN. Feed. Strips. Hotchkiss. 303. Gun. Mk. II.” Box has a crack running lengthwise of narrow side which does not detract from functionality or appearance. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is 95%+. Outstanding finish on arm itself deep blue finish. Bbl SN matches receiver. Grips retain all the fine checkering. Gun is matching numbered throughout. Tripod is dated 1918 correctly marked with British proofmarks and “Hotchkiss 303 Gun “. Tripod manufacturer by C.B.&S./Steel surfaces on tripod liberally coated with oil . All parts are orig vintage including the cotter pins. Rear shoulder extension also has British proofmark and broad arrow. Overall, an exceedingly fine specimen. 4-37882 JWK18 (8,000-10,000)

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
	1023	$6,900.00	HOTCHKISS PORTABLE MACHINE GUN MARK I (C&R-REGISTERED DEWAT). SN E28477. Cal. .303. 22″ bbl. Model 1911. Accessories include orig tripod, transit chest and box of 10 feed strips. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when operated by hand. Although registered as fully transferable, this weapon has been rendered unserviceable by plugging the chamber with some unknown metal. Bolt is untouched and in fine condition. Tripod functions well and smoothly. Detachable shoulder extension fits well and retains orig serviceable leather lanyard for retaining pin. Orig transit chest SN does not match the gun but is correct vintage. Orig feed strip box leather handle has cracked but is still serviceable as is retaining buckle and leather. Exterior stenciling has been reapplied with orig stenciling underneath legible. Marked “Box. AMMN. Feed. Strips. Hotchkiss. 303. Gun. Mk. II.” Box has a crack running lengthwise of narrow side which does not detract from functionality or appearance. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is 95%+. Outstanding finish on arm itself deep blue finish. Bbl SN matches receiver. Grips retain all the fine checkering. Gun is matching numbered throughout. Tripod is dated 1918 correctly marked with British proofmarks and “Hotchkiss 303 Gun “. Tripod manufacturer by C.B.&S./Steel surfaces on tripod liberally coated with oil . All parts are orig vintage including the cotter pins. Rear shoulder extension also has British proofmark and broad arrow. Overall, an exceedingly fine specimen. 4-37882 JWK18 (8,000-10,000) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}