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LOT 1361
World War I Siemens & Halske MG 08/15 Medium Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable
Machine Gun - Serial no. 8562, 7.92 mm cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. A variant on the
Maxim machine gun, the 1908/15 was a go-to standard for the German Army during World War I, deployed to
great effect across countless miles of trench work, turning avenues of approach into deadly obstacles. While still
a beefy, water-cooled monster, the 08/15 had improved tactical mobility with the use of a simplified solid bipod and buttstock assembly instead of the large “sled”
field mounts of the day, trading off the stability and versatility of the mount for the ability to adjust angle and reposition much faster. Blade front and tangent rear
sights, with a combination flash hider and recoil booster on the front of the water jacket, a checkered pistol grip, and a fixed hardwood buttstock. The arsenal marks
and “1918” date are present on the top cover, with the charging handle on the right side, the tension adjustment mechanism on the left, and a safety switch next to
the pistol grip. A canvas and leather sling and a detachable green painted metal bipod are included.
CONDITION: Good as assembled and refinished over extensive scattered pitting, dents, and wear. The furniture is good, with scuffs and dents. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully
transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18
U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 1360
World War II German MG-34
Belt Fed Machine Gun, Class III/
NFA “SALES SAMPLE”, with Field Mount - Serial no. 9232E, 7.92 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, hardwood stock. Developed prior to World War II by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, the
MG34 machine gun was a mainstay tool of German forces through the full duration of the war.
A machined steel beast, the 34 was a very versatile weapon, suitable for vehicle use, support fire
from a sturdy folding tripod, or in rapid tactical movement from a bipod or fired by
the shoulder. While later models were more efficient, banking heavily on stamped
components and simplified designs to speed production, the MG34 was never
fully retired before World War II came to a close, with the 34’s method of barrel
removal (the receiver rotating to the right, allowing the barrel to be shifted
straight back) making it especially suitable for use as a coaxial weapon in
German tank turrets. This particular example was imported and registered
as a pre-1986 sales sample, with the importer mark on the rear trunnion.
Folding blade front and ladder rear sights, with an adjustable
flash hider at the muzzle, a folding bipod, ribbed grip panels,
and a hardwood buttstock. Components are mixed, with an
“S/243” (Mauser) barrel housing and a “WaA63” (Mauser)
receiver. Included with the lot is a green painted field mount and an extra barrel.
CONDITION: Fine as assembled, with 70% of the blue finish, with areas of brown and gray
patina, spotting, wear, handling marks, and patches of pitting. The grips are scuffed and dented,
with cracks and chips in the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Accessories are in good order, with
wear and material loss on the mount pads and good function in the mount adjustments. NOTE: This
weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter
44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act. This weapon is currently registered as being “LIMITED TO
USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)” and as such can only be purchased by an FFL
with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000