MG 08 FROM BATTLEFIELD

[LA MITRAILLE]

Hello,

One of my new find, not the better one i have but i like it...
It's a MG 08 with sledmount and complet destroyed on the battlefield.




















Regards
David

[LA MITRAILLE]

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David

[mg34nz]

Fantastic! I love it,looks great! Well done

[MarkFinneran]

Super item, AND have we found another pattern of sled!!!! Where is the barrel box on the right hand side? Any indication of removal?
As David knows I love the relics.
David pse email me on another matter? Unless you want to sell this one of cse!
Mark

[www.Prussia.us]

Now that is art, I find your Mg08 far more beautiful than any Impressionist painting. Even with its damage, it only adds to the piece, especially as we are closing in on the 100th anniversary of opening day, August 4, 1914 of military action.

[mg34nz]

Looking at the rivet holes Mark I would suggest the barrel box has been broken off or removed, the muzzle retaining bit is still there at the top end of the sled base.

Andrew

[MarkFinneran]

Andy good to see you back.
Yes you are right on closer inspection there are the holes visible. Must have got carried away
Mark

[LA MITRAILLE]

Hello,

The barrel's box was torn away by the explosion, there are also impacts under the sledmount.







Regards
David

[Fishpaw]

I just saw a MG08 on a sled mount that must have been outside for a long time. Its all rusted and pitted and the feet on the sled mount are also rusted off. Even with the battle damage, yours is in much better shape.

[IMBLITZVT]

Great item! I love battle damaged items! I love that the optics rail was torn off. I would not have wanted to be around when that damage was done! Much like my battle damaged Sled, I think its artillery hits not direct fire. What year are they gun and Sled?

Fishpaw, if that Sled is for sale, please let me know!

[MarkFinneran]

David great piece = please email.
Mark

[dwmmg08]

Neat 08!!!! Scary battle damage, I think like you, that most of it was caused by artillery.