Inter War & WW2 Era French Hotchkiss Model 1922-1926 7.92mm Calibre Light Machine Gun Turkish Military Contract** UK 2008 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 20067:5 None Machine Gun

Inter War & WW2 Era French Hotchkiss Model 1922-1926 7.92mm Calibre Light Machine Gun Turkish Military Contract**UK 2008 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED COCKS & DRY FIRES**Sn 20067:5

This is an Inter war & WW2 Era Deactivated Hotchkiss Model 1922-1926 Machine Gun, chambered in 7.92mm. First introduced in the early 1920's, they were used by French forces and partisans during German occupation in WWII. This is a 1920’s Turkish contract example with folding carrying handle and a smaller vertical fore grip for "assault firing" . This model was used in a variety of roles on the ground and in the air. It uses a straight clip feed rather than a belt or magazine, this improved reliability and was a much easier to load and feed. Turkey remained neutral during most of World War II, but entered the closing stages of the war on the side of the Allies in February 1945. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 it cocks and dry fires & the breech cover can be lifted. All metal work and wood furniture is undamaged & original. The frame has Turkish script and crest & is also marked 'Brevete S.G.D.G No.1199' (illustrated). The price for this iconic weapon includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 20067:5

£1,145.00