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LOT 1405
Hotchkiss 25mm Model 1934 Anti-Tank Gun with Carriage, Class III/NFA Destructive Device - Serial no. 1930, 25 mm cal., 83 inch round bbl., green finish. Offered here is a 25mm Hotchkiss Model 1934 anti-tank gun with carriage. These saw use with various countries including France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Romania and Spain, and in various conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War, Winter War, World War II and the Indochina War. While rapidly advancing tank armor throughout World War II limited their effectiveness, these 25mm Hotchkiss guns were still able to be effectively used against weak spots and in an anti-personnel role. This example is “1936” dated on top of the breech along with the caliber, Hotchkiss maker marking, model and serial number. CONDITION: Very good overall, retains the majority of its applied green painted finish, with some scattered flaking showing through to a coat of paint beneath in some areas. Mechanically fine. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act. Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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