German MG08 Equipment WW1

[Mark Finneran]

One of the sleds. There are 3 patterns as far as my studies have determined (excluding the Reichswehr adaption) and all that I have seen are WWI dated. I am still looking for hard proof though that all 3 patterns saw wartime service, as some very eminent collectors believe only one pattern was truly German......and they could well be right. Primarily because all period photos show the first pattern. Any advice welcome.
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

Wooden trg guns mentioned in the MG08/15 thread but here is a nice image of 'dummy' MG08s.
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

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[Mark Finneran]

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[Mark Finneran]

Another postcard image.

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[Mark Finneran]

Dave, or anybody else please - does anyone have any period images of teh Marine MG08?
VMT
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

Still hoping for images of the Marine MG08 either on the ground or even in a Zep!
Thanks
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

Still hoping for images of the Marine MG08 either on the ground or even in a Zep!
Thanks
Mark

Please help! There must be some period images ..............

 

[Mark Finneran]

Please help! There must be some period images ..............

Also Dave83 - more images please of your excellent accessories. I see some in your 'brother' thread too. Really good.
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

The MG sights are relatively common and the variety of patterns quite high. Possibly there are collectors oyt there who just collect these alone. I am still looking for certain types though but sadly these things are not reducing in price!
Mark

 

[Mark Finneran]

Even the MG08 muzzle assembly comes in 2 patterns. The slightly shorter cone version is still all Imperial German stamped and is not an armourer conversion. ie it is factory produced. The only reason I can determine is that it does allow the folding of the sled legs much more easily, ie from the flat firing posn into the 'carriage' position.