GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FRENCH MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT DEACTIVATED MACHINE GUN (C&R). FRENCH 1915 CHAUCHAT CSRG 150542 8MM LEBEL MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 8mm Lebel. 17-1/2" bbl. Fine specimen of a deactivated Chauchat with "SA" marking on left receiver indicating Finnish use. Chamber has been welded shut as has firing pin hole rendering it non-functional. However, included is a good serviceable bbl and bolt as well as a very rare and sought orig mag box with nine mags total and an orig gunner's cleaning kit with cleaning rod, oiler tins, and brushes. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 5 as Curio & Relic eligible as a deactivated tax-exempt transfer. This weapon may be re-activated on an ATF form 1 upon application and approval by BATF. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall finish and appearance with about 70% blue remaining and completely solid and serviceable wood. Bolt rides smoothly within receiver. Bore of spare bbl has good strong rifling. Canvas gunner's pouch very good. Mag box extremely fine. 51357-1 JWK124 (2,500-5,000)