Original Imperial German WWI MG08/15 Machine Gun Belt Drum with Functional Wheel & Crank by Siemens & Halske - Extremely Scarce Martini-Henry Bayonets The markings are extremely faint

The markings are extremely faint but the year is still mostly legible

The walnut stock is still in good shape

The curved blade of this example is in good condition

with a BNC connector for an external direction finding antenna

Original Imperial German WWI MG08/15 Machine Gun Belt Drum with Functional Wheel & Crank by Siemens & Halske - Extremely Scarce Martini-Henry Bayonets The markings are extremely faintOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something weve NEVER offered before. This genuine & complete World War One Maxim MG 08 15 belt drum is marked in original paint Feuer! Kurbel hoch (Fire! Handle up). The exterior of the drum retains about 95% of its green paint with the balance showing as rust and corrosion, typical of these vintage original drums. The drum opens and closes fully and the locking catches operate as expected. The interior spool