September 15, 16, & 17, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Lot #2264:
SECOND MODEL LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER
The second model Luger snail drum (Trommelmagazin 08) is an iconic 32-round drum developed for the WWI Artillery Luger and MP18 submachine gun. Designed by the Bing Brothers, this variant features a distinct folding winding handle and raised concentric rings, setting it apart from the first-pattern AEG model. Because of the drum's incredibly high spring tension, attempting to load it manually is not recommended and can cause injury. A loading tool is required to depress the follower and insert cartridges. WWI second pattern variation magazine employs the stamped folding winding lever and has the typical rough finish of the later manufacture drums. The front and back of the magazine drum are marked with the maker's code "B/N" (for Gebrüder Bing/Nurnberg) and the matching serial numbers. The numbers "12", "17", "22", "27" and "32" are stamped around the circumference of the back edge. There is an Imperial proof on the upper left side of the magazine body. 2) Snail drum loader, black paint finish and no visible markings. CONDITION: Very good with 85% original blue finish remaining showing areas of normal usage wear and a smooth gray patina on the exposed metal. The markings are clear. Appears to function properly. Good with 80% of the black finish. Mechanically excellent.