**AUSTRIAN SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12. (C&R)

**AUSTRIAN SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12. (C&R). SN 38753. Cal. 8 mm x 50. 19″ bbl. This WWI Austrian machine gun was made by Waffenfabrik STEYR in 1918 and comes on its orig short “trench” mount. It appears to be all matching SN on receiver, bolt, cocking handle, top cover and even the muzzle gland. There is an assembly number just forward of the rear of the chamber on the receiver. There is no flash hider present. Steam release fittings and steam release and drain plug levers appear to be in working order. Bakelite of water fill cap is partially broken off, leaving a remnant. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Spring has good strong tension. Sight mechanism operates freely. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Carl “Bill” Morrison. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is about 70% with a flaking gray paint exposing spots of corrosion and patina on water jacket and top cover. Receiver has better coverage but still there are numerous scrapes, exposing bare metal. Rear hand grip metal, although matching in SN, does not appear to have ever been painted. Right hand wooden handle is cracked the entire length longitudinally and rotates freely, 360 degrees, however this could likely be remedied. All levers and actions rotate appropriately and freely. Internal parts are in extremely fine condition. Matching SN throughout. Oil cover cap removes freely and oil screen insert is still present and in good condition. Bore could use a cleaning but is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod has significant scale but is completely serviceable and solid. Firearm is coated in a fine film of oil, dust and grime which should clean up quite well. This is a very rare and high quality manufacture WWI machine gun and would be a very attractive addition to any WWI collection. 4-48654 JWK12 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3012	$16,100.00	AUSTRIAN SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 7/12. (C&R). SN 38753. Cal. 8 mm x 50. 19″ bbl. This WWI Austrian machine gun was made by Waffenfabrik STEYR in 1918 and comes on its orig short “trench” mount. It appears to be all matching SN on receiver, bolt, cocking handle, top cover and even the muzzle gland. There is an assembly number just forward of the rear of the chamber on the receiver. There is no flash hider present. Steam release fittings and steam release and drain plug levers appear to be in working order. Bakelite of water fill cap is partially broken off, leaving a remnant. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Spring has good strong tension. Sight mechanism operates freely. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Carl “Bill” Morrison. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is about 70% with a flaking gray paint exposing spots of corrosion and patina on water jacket and top cover. Receiver has better coverage but still there are numerous scrapes, exposing bare metal. Rear hand grip metal, although matching in SN, does not appear to have ever been painted. Right hand wooden handle is cracked the entire length longitudinally and rotates freely, 360 degrees, however this could likely be remedied. All levers and actions rotate appropriately and freely. Internal parts are in extremely fine condition. Matching SN throughout. Oil cover cap removes freely and oil screen insert is still present and in good condition. Bore could use a cleaning but is shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod has significant scale but is completely serviceable and solid. Firearm is coated in a fine film of oil, dust and grime which should clean up quite well. This is a very rare and high quality manufacture WWI machine gun and would be a very attractive addition to any WWI collection. 4-48654 JWK12 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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