ORIGINAL RARE MAXIM 08/15 ASSAULT BELT DRUMS (PATRONENKASTEN 16) IN TRANSPORTKASTEN (TRANSPORT BOX) WITH ORIGINAL MG 08 CLOTH BELTS.

Original field gray painted wooden box with 2 Maxim 08/15 assault drums, also in orig paint each with orig WWI era cloth and metal tabbed belts. One is a brass tab belt the other is a steel tab belt. Horsehair anti-rattle padding still present attached to the lid of the box. Knot hole in the bottom of the box, however knot piece that fills the hole is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exterior of drum box paint has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, there is also a sparse scattering of boring beetle damage visible on the front panel as well as on the top cover. Metal hardware significantly scaled and brown but still strong and serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable. 1st drum is marked as manufactured by “E&G” with typical “Feuer! / Kurbel hoch” (Fire! – Handle up) markings impressed at rear of drum. Spool moves freely. Belt soft, pliable and serviceable, retaining attractive brass tabs. Drum #2 no visible makers mark, except for some illegible initials under the paint with the same typical markings on the rear of the drum. Cloth belt soft and serviceable, steel tabs rusted and scaled, faint and indiscernible makers mark on leather tab of belt. Exterior of 2nd drum retains about 70% of its green paint with the balance showing as deeply scaled corrosion, typical of these vintage originals. A very nice offering for the WWI Maxim MG 08 enthusiast. 43475-1118 JWK66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3798

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3798	$0.00	ORIGINAL RARE MAXIM 08/15 ASSAULT BELT DRUMS (PATRONENKASTEN 16) IN TRANSPORTKASTEN (TRANSPORT BOX) WITH ORIGINAL MG 08 CLOTH BELTS. Original field gray painted wooden box with 2 Maxim 08/15 assault drums, also in orig paint each with orig WWI era cloth and metal tabbed belts. One is a brass tab belt the other is a steel tab belt. Horsehair anti-rattle padding still present attached to the lid of the box. Knot hole in the bottom of the box, however knot piece that fills the hole is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exterior of drum box paint has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, there is also a sparse scattering of boring beetle damage visible on the front panel as well as on the top cover. Metal hardware significantly scaled and brown but still strong and serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable. 1st drum is marked as manufactured by “E&G” with typical “Feuer! / Kurbel hoch” (Fire! – Handle up) markings impressed at rear of drum. Spool moves freely. Belt soft, pliable and serviceable, retaining attractive brass tabs. Drum #2 no visible makers mark, except for some illegible initials under the paint with the same typical markings on the rear of the drum. Cloth belt soft and serviceable, steel tabs rusted and scaled, faint and indiscernible makers mark on leather tab of belt. Exterior of 2nd drum retains about 70% of its green paint with the balance showing as deeply scaled corrosion, typical of these vintage originals. A very nice offering for the WWI Maxim MG 08 enthusiast. 43475-1118 JWK66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3798 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ORIGINAL RARE MAXIM 08/15 ASSAULT BELT DRUMS (PATRONENKASTEN 16) IN TRANSPORTKASTEN (TRANSPORT BOX) WITH ORIGINAL MG 08 CLOTH BELTS.