[Craig Johnson]

Not mine just interesting.

German Maxim Machine Gun MG08/15

This piece was found on the battlefield, 20 years ago at OVILLERS La Boiselle, Somme, France Erea?



http://cgi.ebay.com/German-Maxim-Machine-Gun-MG08-15-RELIC-SOMME_W0QQitemZ230013757018QQihZ013QQcategoryZ13974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If they delete the auction here is a gallery that I saved the pics on.

http://HANDCARTZ.smugmug.com/gallery/1728141/1/85348160

Craig

 

[ScottD]

What will the ATF say???

Nevermind EvilBay, even in that rusted condition, Im sure the ATF will still consider it a firearm. Thats a shame, because Id LOVE to own a piece of history like that in my gun room.

 

[loboslanding]

Really nice pics. Thx for posting the link. One day we're gonna get them babies running in semi.

 

[IMBLITZVT]

I got a rusty MG 08/15 kit coming my way. Hope it looks better than that! Would be cool to have.

 

[hotchkissmtrifle]

a local courthouse has one of them setting out in the rain, its been on display for decades and the rust has eaten through some parts despite the brushed on black paint. The pod is more or less fatened to piece of concrete and I am shocked it has never walked off. Hotch

 

[Chad G]

a local courthouse has one of them setting out in the rain, its been on display for decades and the rust has eaten through some parts despite the brushed on black paint. The pod is more or less fatened to piece of concrete and I am shocked it has never walked off. Hotch

If it was around my 'hood it would have vanished over night.

 

[OldSoldier]

A similar story to that from hotchkissmtrifle. My college roommate?s father brought an MG08/15 back from WWI and in the 1970s had it displayed as a lawn ornament at their Orangeburg, SC home.

 

[Armorer]

Mh08/15

Makes me sick but back in 1962 I could have bought a nice one at a gun show for $25.00. But I didn't have the money.

 

[dghattierdc]

Aleady removed from evil bay as of 1300 hrs . Shame that they cant let history be sold. thanks for the second link.