September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
This is an original gray painted “18” dated sled mount for the Maxim MG-08 machine gun. It is readily apparent that this is the gray paint that was originally applied to it based upon how the metal looks where the paint has worn away, and also examination of the original leather pads. Mechanisms are serviceable and wood blocking remains in lock boxes and barrel retention box. Cartridge case removal tongs present. Retention chain for top strap present yet detached from top strap. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very to to fine original gray painted finish with brown patina on exposed surfaces. Original horsehair largely intact under original leather pads, which have dried hard and are flaking away, yet still are mostly present. Sled mounts which retain this much originality are seldom encountered and one with original gray paint like this one immediately puts this cataloger of a mind to associate this mount with the German navy. JWK 2025-09-248.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.