Scarce Brazilian Hotchkiss M1909 - w/ Loading Tool and Strips - Transferable Machine Gun

Description:
For sale is a transferable Brazilian Contract Hotchkiss M1909 Benet-Mercie machine gun chambered in 7mm Mauser. This example is equipped to be used with a bipod instead of a tripod. The metal has a nicely aged bluing with a mix of grey and brown patina and wear. There are freckles of oxidation visible on the surface. The forend that houses the gas sytem shows the most finish wear. The stock is in good shape with light surface scratches, but there is a crack that bends back around behind the tang. The bore is has strong rifling and is fairly bright, but it is starting to darken, and there's some spotting of oxidation (not corrosion) on the surface. The right side of the receiver is stamped with the Brazilian Crest. 
The gun has matching numbers on the following parts: 

• Receiver
• Barrel
• Barrel Shroud/heat sink
• Lower Receiver
• Stock
• Bolt carrier 
• Bolt
• Charging Handle
• Feed tray top cover
• Feed tray side covers (Left and Right side)
• Feed Tray

Included with the gun is a transit box of 7mm Mauser on strips, with 10 strips of 30 rounds each. Also included is another transit box containing the strip loading mechanism. There are two loaded 30-round strips, 4 empty strips (2 have oxidation buildup), and a 15-round strip. A total of 360 rounds of Chilean 7mm Mauser. 

Rifle Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser

Price: $19,500.00