German WWI Capture Russian 1905/10 Maxim Gun on MG08 Mount (One-of-a-Kind) Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock [1] The first Patchett prototype

[1] The first Patchett prototype gun was similar to the Sten insofar as its cocking handle (and the slot it moved back and forth in) was placed in line of sight with the ejection port[2] though it was redesigned soon afterwards and moved up to a slightly offset position

Mali and Niger by the camel mounted nomads who mostly survived as slave traders for time immemorial

the waist belts are unmarked and a few of the leather Y straps were found to be marked with a Berlin makers name and dated 1935

31 caliber with 5" barrel

German WWI Capture Russian 1905/10 Maxim Gun on MG08 Mount (One-of-a-Kind) Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock [1] The first Patchett prototypeOriginal Item: One only! This is an Original Russian Contract M 1905 1910 Water Cooled Maxim Machine Gun with M 1905 10 Brass Water Jacket Faceplate which has been re jacketed from the smooth 1905 10 water jacket to the later M 1910 fluted water jacket. The weapon is fitted with the early WW1 Drum back sight and a Fusee spring cover is still marked with the Russian Imperial Crest and dated 1915 although some evidence is visible of an attempt to remove