GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
EXTREMELY FINE SIEMENS & HALSKE (S&H) MAXIM 08 / 15 MACHINE GUN (C&R). JP SAUER 08/15 4063 8MM MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 8mm. 28-1/2" bbl. This Maxim 08/15 was manufactured by S.& H. Berlin in 1918 and its SN 1220a indicates it is near the end of a manufacturering run of only about 13,000 guns. Although the gun is almost all matching SN 1220a, it is registered as "J.P. Sauer + Sohn" 4063 and this number is on both the right and left side plates. There is a neatly scooped out area on the left sideplate, just above the fusee spring cover with large font "4063" near the upper edge. The bolt is #1872. Feed block is SN 1220 with lower feed arm an apparent replacement. One of the feed cover springs which provides downward tension on extractor is broken off. This is an straightforward replacement job. It is noteworthy that the water filler cap wooden thumbpiece appears intact. These are almost always missing, or broken. Steam cover not present. Drum hanger also not present. Bbl, top cover, feedblock, Fusee spring cover, charging handle, stock retention latch, stock, and crosshead all are matching 1220. High quality reproduction bipod included. Water jacket exhibits excellent correct color repaint. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand, this weapon appears fully functional. [b]This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer.[/b] This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of noted discerning firearms enthusiast, Donald W. Dix, Jr. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent. Particularly nice attractive green repaint on water jacket with extremely fine blue finish on sideplates, feedblock, and top cover. Fusee spring cover has several dings and dents turning a nice brown patina. Dark uncleaned bore. Top cover thumblatch also turning a brown patina. Buttstock has been lightly sanded with some gouges and scratches but orig SN 1220 is still legible. Handgrip also has some dings and chips with the metal turning a brown patina, but overall this is a very attractive 08/15. With the wood thumbpiece still present and from one of the rarer manufacturers encountered, this specimen will be of interest to the WWI collectors. 51794-5 JWK132 (4,000-8,000)