"JAPANESE TYPE 92 HOTCHKISS HEAVY MACHINE GUN. SN 28498. Cal. 7.7mm. All blued finish. Manufactured June of 1942. Cooling ribs around bbl. Bbl are approx. 1" diameter, from muzzle going back approx. 10" and increases to approx 3-1/2" in diameter behind front sight. Cooling ribs in this section average 3/4" in depth, and almost 1/2" apart. Front sight is drift windage adjustable protected front post, rear sight is adjustable for elevation and windage (elevation adjustable from 300-1500 meters.) Sits on a heavy metal tripod with intricate traverse and elevation mechanism. Tripod is painted OD green, and has two short front legs, and one long rear leg. Front legs have cylindrical tubes that slide in and lock to extend them approx 30 additional inches, and curve down at the end to assist in carrying gun mounted tripod. Optics included with heavy machine gun mount in dovetail on top cover. Optics are 4x10 power and include original fitted carrying case. Optics carrying case is faded canvas with Japanese symbols. Finish on gun is gray parkerizing. Rear pistol grips fold down and lock to accommodate ease and reaching trigger mechanism. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good. A high percentage of finish is retained on all surfaces. Green painted tripod and extended legs show very little wear. The optics are remarkably complete. This gun would be a welcomed addition to any Japanese style gun collection. 4-34610 JZ82 (18,000-25,000)"
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