Original British WWI Hotchkiss Portative Display Light Machine Gun Hand Select:Yes and on reverse ricasso:

and on reverse ricasso:

stamped on the reverse:

The markings on the rear top barrel flat are in a similar condition

but they certainly are appealing and eye catching

Prussian brass Imperial eagle helmet plate and brass segmented chin scales

Original British WWI Hotchkiss Portative Display Light Machine Gun Hand Select:Yes and on reverse ricasso:Original Item: British WWI manufacture, this is the Hotchkiss . 30 Caliber pattern Portative cavalry Display Machine Guns constructed from all original parts on a machined display receiver. Complete with markings, Crows Foot Tripod and detachable "L" shoulder stock. These were extensively used in WWI, being the first portable machine gun. Very intricate and very rare. Hotchkiss Mark I Light Machine Gun In British Service The Hotchkiss Portative has a