Prev

1028

Next

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MODEL 1910 MAXIM ON SOKOLOV MOUNT

Lot Description

UTILIZING FINNISH PARTS ON GERMAN MG08 RECEIVER. Cal. 7.62x45R. S# 6172. Bbl. 30". A beautiful examp... Show more..

UTILIZING FINNISH PARTS ON GERMAN MG08 RECEIVER. Cal. 7.62x45R. S# 6172. Bbl. 30". A beautiful example of a WWI German Maxim Machine Gun assembled in the Russian Model 1910 configuration, as reworked by the Finnish. NFA Registry lists the manufacturer / importer as "Germany WWI Spandau 1917". Although the paperwork states 7.92 as the caliber it is presently chambered in 7.62x54R. The receiver & sideplates retain their German markings. The fusee cover is Russian, retaining some of the original nomenclature, highlighted in white for a sharp contrast and easier to read. The top cover & the majority of the remaining parts are Finnish, many bearing matching serial numbers. This example has a smooth water jacket, matching in finish to the armor plate & 1910 Sokolov wheeled mount. Exposed blade front sight coinciding w/ slot in armor plate to line up with the windage & elevation adjustable rear sight, marked from 100 meters to 2000 meters. Blued finish on receiver & all exposed metal parts rearward of the armor plate. Matching painted green finish on water jacket, armor plate & tripod. Hardwood spade grips w/ blued hardware. MAGS: 1 cloth belt w/ brass eyelets & tabs. CONDITION: Gun & mount are in beautiful condition. Blued components enjoy complete & consistent coverage. Many markings are filled w/ white for a sharp contrast both attractive & easy to read. Painted portions are matching in coverage & color. Hardwood grips have typical period correct impressions & blued surfaces match the remainder of components w/ complete coverage. Both the mount & firearm components that move, do so w/ ease & retain fluid movement. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde. (03-1816/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $8,000-12,000.
SOLD Sign In To View Winning Bidto
This Lot SOLD
at 2025 May 08 @ 10:25UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Did you win this lot?
A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two.
View Auction Fees/Taxes/...
Sign-In to Bookmark
View All Lots in Auction