**MAXIM 08/15 MANUFACTURED BY R.H.M & M. F. SOMMERDA MODEL 1908 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 5023. 8 mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. This MG 08/15 was manufactured in 1918 and all visible parts appear to be matching including drum hanger and bbl with exception of bolt which is a renumber to 5162 from 1665. This example includes one drum magazine, one belt and a late style 1918 bipod which although made for the 13mm Mauser anti-tank rifle also fits this machine gun. Muzzle and steam plug present. Thumbpiece not present on water fill nut. Top cover is marked “5023” / “M.G.08/15” / “Rh.M.&M.F.” / “SOMMERDA.” / “1918.”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 50% finish mostly turning to a brown patina with some thinning on fusee cover as well as light to moderate pitting on right side plate exposing bare metal. Booster piston does not move freely in booster and there is green verdigris visible inside and a couple slight dings in cone. Water jacket has several light dings and some scratches, one significant ding at 3 o’clock position about the size of a nickel but this does not detract in any significant way. 1/2″ gouge at very front of fusee cover as well as numerous small dings and dents in fusee cover. Steam hose attachment retains 60% of its olive green paint and one of the attachment ears is bent inward against the steam release tube; with careful heating this can be straightened. Steel retention chain to drain cover ring is present. Handgrip has some significant scarring to left side with loss to checkering as well as some chips and gouges but is it still complete and serviceable. Wooden buttstock which is matching numbered to gun has 4″ crack at center running horizontally. Stock cartouche “PF” within a diamond. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Maxim guns which retain their orig matching bbls are seldom encountered. This is a good example as brought back from WWI. 4-51739 JWK22 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1011

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1011	$11,500.00	MAXIM 08/15 MANUFACTURED BY R.H.M & M. F. SOMMERDA MODEL 1908 MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 5023. 8 mm. 28-1/2″ bbl. This MG 08/15 was manufactured in 1918 and all visible parts appear to be matching including drum hanger and bbl with exception of bolt which is a renumber to 5162 from 1665. This example includes one drum magazine, one belt and a late style 1918 bipod which although made for the 13mm Mauser anti-tank rifle also fits this machine gun. Muzzle and steam plug present. Thumbpiece not present on water fill nut. Top cover is marked “5023” / “M.G.08/15” / “Rh.M.&M.F.” / “SOMMERDA.” / “1918.”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 50% finish mostly turning to a brown patina with some thinning on fusee cover as well as light to moderate pitting on right side plate exposing bare metal. Booster piston does not move freely in booster and there is green verdigris visible inside and a couple slight dings in cone. Water jacket has several light dings and some scratches, one significant ding at 3 o’clock position about the size of a nickel but this does not detract in any significant way. 1/2″ gouge at very front of fusee cover as well as numerous small dings and dents in fusee cover. Steam hose attachment retains 60% of its olive green paint and one of the attachment ears is bent inward against the steam release tube; with careful heating this can be straightened. Steel retention chain to drain cover ring is present. Handgrip has some significant scarring to left side with loss to checkering as well as some chips and gouges but is it still complete and serviceable. Wooden buttstock which is matching numbered to gun has 4″ crack at center running horizontally. Stock cartouche “PF” within a diamond. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Maxim guns which retain their orig matching bbls are seldom encountered. This is a good example as brought back from WWI. 4-51739 JWK22 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1011 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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**MAXIM 08/15 MANUFACTURED BY R.H.M & M. F. SOMMERDA MODEL 1908 MACHINE GUN (C&R).