Original U.S. WWI French Hotchkiss Mle 1914 Machine Gun Model 1916 Tripod Manufactured The Standard Parts Company Vintage Signs The reverse of the award

The reverse of the award is maker marked with G / W/ L in a circle

the British Pattern 1853 Enfield

Although all parts are matching serial numbers this weapon retains little finish through extensive use

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Original U.S. WWI French Hotchkiss Mle 1914 Machine Gun Model 1916 Tripod Manufactured The Standard Parts Company Vintage Signs The reverse of the awardOriginal Item: Only One Available. Ultra rare fantastic condition World War I French model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun tripod Model of 1916 manufactured by The Standard Parts Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Approximately only 2500 of the model 1916 tripod ground mounts were manufactured and the vast majority were scrapped decades ago. The French Model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun is an extremely durable design and was used by both the French and U. S. forces