GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SIDARME MODEL 1915 CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN, 8MM LEBEL (C&R). SIDARME MDL 1915 CHAUCHAT 22879 8MM MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 8mm Lebel. 22" bbl, with flash hider. Manufactured by Sidarme. Accessories include one orig canvas mag pouch, in fine condition, and four magazines in carrying box. One mag has an "SA" marking indicating Finnish issue. Gun appears all orig vintage with external SN's matching. Bi-pod legs move completely freely. Mags fit properly in well. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall condition and appearance is very good with bipod having top 4" of both legs bright metal finish where patina has been cleaned off. Overall finish on rest of gun is 80% deep blue with numerous flecks of brown patina on the receiver and bbl shroud. Still, attractive dark finish throughout. Wood furnishings also dark finish and attractive, with some scratches and gouges on both sides, but wood is all present and serviceable. Bore is shiny and bright, bolt and bolt face are also shiny and bright. One bi-pod leg appears to be slightly bent. Rear sight also somewhat bent, but both could be straightened. Wooden mag box with reinforced metal corners has gray-green paint and interior wood is clean, center partition has longitudinal split down center that can be easily glued. The four mags appear to be in good serviceable condition with bluing remaining. Box latch fastener still present. Canvas and leather mag carrying satchel in very fine condition. leather turning hard and starting to crack, but still serviceable. After WWI many of these guns were sold to Finland and also a significant number went down into southern Europe.Overall a very fine specimen of the 8mm Lebel Chauchaut. 52517-2 JWK81 (3,500-6,500)