November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022

Marked on right side of the receiver “MLE 1924 M 29” with added “LRS” after the serial number. “PK” above trigger guard on right side indicates “Parkerized” which was an experimental finish. However, the trigger is black enamel painted. Matching serial number visible on top of gas cylinder when viewed through top of magazine well. Barrel is non-matching, serial number 6498. Included in this lot are 5 original 25 round magazines and an original leather sling still exhibiting albeit illegible ink cartouches. Bipod retain their original cast brass feet and deploys properly. Original buttstock monopod attachment present, with original tools present within the buttstock compartment under original serviceable flip-up buttplate. Leather cover still present and serviceable on cocking handle. The magazine well and ejection port has a very well-fitted and effective cover arrangement designed to keep dust and grime out of the action. It is worth noting that the bolt holds open on the final shot when the magazine is in place on this arm. Electronic NFA registry indicates “FRANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine retaining over 85% of original blue finish thinning and turning to a brown patina in places. Barrel retains about the same amount of its original black enamel paint finish as does the bipod. Wooden forend, handgrip, and buttstock have some small chips, dings, and handling marks but still present a good appearance. Bore is shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. The Chatellerault was a successful adaptation of the Browning Automatic Rifle by the French with the idea it could provide “walking fire” upon offensive maneuver. 2 trigger design, one for semi-automatic and one for fully automatic fire make this a select-fire machine gun. Those who have fired this machine gun will attest to its effectiveness. A rare gun and a great opportunity for the French gun collector! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2022-11-49

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $13,000.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $33,600.00 Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 Number Bids: 5	Auction closed on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

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