WTS: 1910 Maxim Kit

Mouse · Dec 27, 2007

Jeez guys I hate to do this but I gotta....

I have a 1910 maxim kit that has to go. SPF
Overall it's in real good shape, it's missing the oiler caps which are easy to find. One of the leaf springs in the top cover is broken, this is a common problem and not a big deal, a friend has promised to send me a replacement spring when he gets home from vacation. If and when the spring shows it's yours. The spade pin isn't pictured but I have it and it will come with the kit.
The jacket is in good shape, it has a small repair on the bottom near the front, it isn't perfect but lets face it these went through a war and they were used to the utmost of their ability!
I have a belt & can that I will throw in too.
If you want a piece of history, well get it while you can.

I have to get $1000.00 + shipping and insurance out of her.
Face to face is Ok, but sorry no trades. (I'm in Central Indiana)

Now for the rules.
There has been some problems lately as to "Who's on First" so to speak so here it is. The first person to E-MAIL me that says "I'll take it" gets it.
It will be listed on this board exclusivly for the first 24 hours, if no takers I'll list it elsewhere.
Thanks
John
[email protected]

30calmachinegunner · Dec 27, 2007

Dang it all you should build this yourself, I can give you all the help you need to do it.

sdk1968 · Dec 27, 2007

dude id love to have this! but 1 day after xmas???? im just tapped out. :-(

this wont last long.

Mouse · Dec 27, 2007

sdk1968 said:
dude id love to have this! but 1 day after xmas???? im just tapped out. :-(

this wont last long.

Squeeze that last little bit out of the Santa stash.

I hate it but somethings gotta go......

CUE7467 · Dec 27, 2007

DAD (30calmachinegunner) BUY THIS FOR ME!!!!!

franks71vw · Dec 27, 2007

30cal,

I will email you so you can help me build my maxim kit thanks for the offer..

Mouse · Dec 27, 2007

CUE7467 said:
DAD (30calmachinegunner) BUY THIS FOR ME!!!!!

YES DAD YES!!!!

weasel_master · Dec 30, 2007

PM Sent. .

Mouse · Dec 30, 2007

weasel_master said:
PM Sent. .

Mr. Weasel you need to clean out your PM box, it's full and won't accept any more PM's.

xkss62 · Dec 30, 2007

Frank

I think its time to set up a build a party for the florida guys to do some Maxims. Pirate is down your way and seems to be the guy up to speed on these and sounds like you have the perfect place to do it. What do you think?

avman · Dec 31, 2007

I would like to get in on that Florida build. Now, who is going to get it going?

30calmachinegunner · Dec 31, 2007

And here I was thinking about doing one up here in early spring

, I think I even had SHERMAN and MP40GUNNER(?) convinced to come over and lend a hand. The thing is with a Maxim build the parts need made and or modified before hand. It is not something you are going to accomplish in one day let alone a weekend otherwise.
If a person has all the work done before hand the final fitting, riveting and finishing can then be accomplished but don't plan on attacking these like a 1919 build because they are definatly a different breed.

xkss62 · Dec 31, 2007

Well I was thinking if we got the guys in florida or anyone else who wants to build together, we could set up sending everything off to whomever can do the machining all at once and order all the other parts, sideplates etc. and when it all comes in, get together to do the build.

Mouse · Dec 31, 2007

30calmachinegunner said:
And here I was thinking about doing one up here in early spring , I think I even had SHERMAN and MP40GUNNER(?) convinced to come over and lend a hand. The thing is with a Maxim build the parts need made and or modified before hand. It is not something you are going to accomplish in one day let alone a weekend otherwise.
If a person has all the work done before hand the final fitting, riveting and finishing can then be accomplished but don't plan on attacking these like a 1919 build because they are definatly a different breed.

I do like the way you think....

CaptMax · Dec 31, 2007

30calmachinegunner, I think that would be a great idea as well.

Would this build be open to others as well? If so, I had better get started so I'm ready!

CaptMax

captjordan · Jan 15, 2008

I'm up for a build party........let me know, I'll bring the snacks!!!!!

30calmachinegunner · Jan 15, 2008

I wouldn't mind doing one sometime between late March and early May, the thing is the semi parts will need to be made and the full auto parts converted before hand. The final fitting of the internal parts(timing) and assembly(riveting and finishing) are about the only thing that there would time for and I doubt much more than a handful of guns could be done.

But it would be fun and informative

loboslanding · Jan 15, 2008

I'm sitting on 3 parts sets waiting on Dennis to get his conversion kits ready in about 5 or so weeks. I wouldn't mind hosting a build, but I would probably need to build one myself first just to see what tools we need and how the thing goes together.

I thot Dennis was the only one producing a compliant semi conversion or am I missing something??

southbysouthwest · Jan 15, 2008

loboslanding said:
...I thot Dennis was the only one producing a compliant semi conversion or am I missing something??

Sherman has his design available. I prefer Sherman's design since it doesn't have the housing protruding below the floor plate as Midwest's design has.

Just my preference to keep the external look of the maxim close to original as possible.

Also one needs a steel feed block for Midwest's design as it needs to me modified by welding on a part. Sherman's design doesn't require any mods to the feed block so Brass or Aluminum feedblocks work as well with that route.

weasel_master · Jan 16, 2008

I'd be up for a build party if there was room.

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