Original U.S. WWI French Automatic Rifle Model 1915 C.S.R.G. A .30-06 Chauchat Display LMG with Magazine - Serial 3812 ERA Army Signal Corps markings stamped

Army Signal Corps markings stamped into the leather

After the Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Rebellion) of 1857-59 the British refused to issue rifled weapons to native troops

Basket dimensions: 6 1/2" width x 6 1/2” length

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As such it was a desirable target during the period of European colonization

Original U.S. WWI French Automatic Rifle Model 1915 C.S.R.G. A .30-06 Chauchat Display LMG with Magazine - Serial 3812 ERA Army Signal Corps markings stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection, this is an incredible Inert WWI Chauchat Display Machine Gun, built from all original parts on an original BATF approved display receiver. It has properly had a portion replaced entirely with solid steel bar stock, and the original barrel deactivated. Many of the internal components were also demilitarized long ago, and placed inside of the receiver. This is a fantastic