GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MAXIM MG 08 ACCESSORY LOT WITH ZF-12 SCOPE AND ORIGINAL MG 08 BELT LOADING MACHINE.1) ZF-12 scope with mounting dovetail for MG-08 Maxim as manufactured by Emil Busch of Rathenow. Painted in post WWI light green paint with lens cap and leather retaining strap. Appears to be serviceable. Optics are clear. 2) MG 08 Maxim cloth belt loading machine Gürtfuller 16 marked as manufactured by DWM with cast in markings and patent number "DRP 91227" with integral mounting clamp. No box present. Handle SN is 3988 and 59106 on the hopper. Machine appears to be functional with springs and mechanism intact. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) ZF 12 scope in fine orig condition with some brassing to the elevation gear, however mechanism seems completely fine and serviceable. Retains about 85% of a green post-war re-paint. A nice accessory for the Maxim machine gun. 2) Cloth belt loader overall condition very good with about 60% of orig field gray paint. Mechanism parts retain over 85% of their blued finish with noticeable wear on the contact points all indicating that this loader was put to use. Typical dings, scratches and wear patterns indicate this machine was used but not abused. A really nice accessory when you want to load your cloth MG 08 Maxim belts. 43475-1116 JWK64 (2,000-2,500)