gurtfuller for maxim

[IMBLITZVT]

I don't have a belt loader yet. Probably should start thinking about getting one but don't need a box now. Thanks for the offer.

[oprod]

Here is a photo of one of the two that i used to take my measurements off of.



Here is the inletting for the hinge detail
here is the inside piece that is often broken or missing from these old boxes

Here is a pic of the inside of the box. Notice the dovetailed joints.

[IMBLITZVT]

Very nice, how much are one of these repro boxes going for?

[MarkFinneran]

Superb work of art/craftsmanship. In 100 yrs from now it will be difficult to tell from an original!!! Out of interest the wooden MG08 ammo box has the same latch I think. Could be worth exploring as there are always plenty of those ammo boxes floating around.
Mark

[MarkFinneran]

Forgive me as I know this is an 'old'ish' thread.
I still do look for a complete (Imperial only) Belt loader set but I also have 2 ''strange'' feedblock conversions. I have posted before but will re-list.
If anybody has a complete belt loader set could they send me images direct or here so that at least I can understand what constitutes a complete set - mark.finneran@hotmail.co.uk
Huge thanks.
Mark

[IMBLITZVT]

Mark,

I have a near complete belt loader coming in the mail. Its only missing the main handle.

Anyone have an extra handle for sale? email me phiteshe@vt.edu

[dwmmg08]

Hi Matt,

You may want to see if IMA has some handles, as they got these loaders and a pile of parts when they got the turk stuff. It's very likely they have a handle in there somewhere, if they'll look!

Glen

[MarkFinneran]

Matt thanks - look fwd to any news. Can anybody confirm what actually constitutes a complete belt loader 'boxed' set pse?!!

[dwmmg08]

Hmm... I'll have to see if I can figure that out...

[Bil]

Nice woodworking-are you building this box? This place is turning into the mg08 forum! ---bil

[IMBLITZVT]

This place is turning into the mg08 forum! ---bil

Yeah we want our own! We don't want to share with the MG15 people anymore!

[jmann]

Matt thanks - look fwd to any news. Can anybody confirm what actually constitutes a complete belt loader 'boxed' set pse?!!

I dont know the names but here are the items. You already know what the box looks like so I didnt see a need to post that. Sorry the gauge on the right in the second pic is hard to make out. For some reason this site is trimming the pics down.

[oprod]

here is my complete set with one of the finished boxes well an second review it is missing the wrench and the wire spring for the bullet unloading device. I wonder where those two were haning out during the photo shoot? shy lil buggers!

[oprod]

here are two boxes that are for sale. yep the forum is cutting off the pics a bit. thats where the other two items probably went off to in my previous post.

[jmann]

The boxes look good. I like the leather handle. My box has a cloth type (whatever that stuff the germans used late wwi is called) and I broke it like a dumbass. I have another one coming with another maxim package I have on transfer and I am not sure which type of handle it has.
I would be all over one if I needed a box. These are nicely done.

[oprod]

Jmann I will trade you a box for your polishing skills. Ive got this ol colt wc.......)

[jmann]

Ha ha. That is a perfect example of a project that I paid myself nothing for doing and it still cost me an arm and a leg.

[CIRE595959]

Hello oprod

i've seen your boxes ; it's very nice.

how to get it ?

Regards

Cire595959

[CIRE595959]

Hello Oprod

i'm interressed by your box for gurtfuller mod .16
how to get it ?

Regards

[Bil]

See-even when the economy is bad,there is always a place for a small sideline business! Keeps going and there will be more call for MGs and assessories! These boxes are really a work of art.Just consider that during the war they were churning these things out en mass.Hardwood,brass,leather,very nice.Not like throw-away stuff we get now! Glad to see this section of the forum really taking off,I may have to get one of these guns just to keep up! ---bil