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Lot 545: Spandau MG 08/15 Machine gun 8 mm

Spandau Arsenal MG 08/15 Machine Gun, Air Service Converted, BATFE Registered "Unserviceable Curio/Ornament" with Extra Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 545: Spandau MG 08/15 Machine gun 8 mm

Spandau Arsenal MG 08/15 Machine Gun, Air Service Converted, BATFE Registered "Unserviceable Curio/Ornament" with Extra Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Spandau Arsenal MG 08/15 Machine Gun, Air Service Converted, BATFE Registered "Unserviceable Curio/Ornament" with Extra Barrels

Manufacturer: Spandau
Model: MG 08/15
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2349
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 61
Class: Class III
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Dated "1918" on the burst selector assembly. Extensive perforations have been made to the water jacket, standard procedure for converting the Maxim to an air-cooled weapon. Two extra barrels are included. NOTE: This item is registered with the BATFE as an "Unserviceable Firearm", and many parts are absent. It is the sole duty of the bidder to understand all relevant laws and restrictions, and no guarantees are made about the expense, feasibility or safety of "re-activating" this weapon.

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