December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
This MG 08/15 was manufactured and registered by Midwest Specialty Weapons using parts from several different guns and is non-matching. This gun includes a conversion kit to convert it to fire 7.62x54R Russian ammunition. This conversion set includes: lock, barrel, and feed-block in 7.62 Russian, as well as barrel extension and trigger bar. An additional 7.62 Russian lock is also included. Also included is a reproduction steam hose and reproduction water can. It also has a non-original drum hanger, two original drums with 100-round 7.62 Russian metallic belts, one 100-round Russian cloth belt, and an additional Russian metallic belt in steel ammo can. Gun has an original bipod, original muzzle booster, and steam port cover. These highly desirable parts provide for a much sought after flexiblity in caliber options for this model. NFA Electronic registry indicates "FORM 2 REGISTRATION" in the manufacturer's block. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent refinish upon remanufacture. Water jacket has a couple light dings. Water fill cap wooden present. Bipod retains most of its original paint. Steam port cover extremely fine with good, serviceable attachment prongs. Pistol grip and buttstock extremely fine with typical dings and bruises. Bore of 8mm barrel is extremely fine, shiny and bright. 7.62 Russian barrel also extremely fine, shiny and bright. Lock faces are extremely fine. Mechanics are extremely fine. This is a full auto only machine gun. A very attractive shooters package, especially with the 7.62 Russian conversion kit. For someone who wants to enjoy the venerable Maxim machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2024-12-100.
Accessories
Conversion Kit, Locks, Water Can, Steam Hose
Manufacturer
Midwest Specialty Weapons