Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare Original WW1 Belt Loader for use with the MG08 and MG 08/15 Maxim Machine Gun. Fully marked as cast into the steel body: DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN, BERLIN.D.R.P. No.91227.
Included in the set are the following:
– Wood transit chest known as “Kasten for Gurtfuller 16”
– Belt Loader with detachable winding handle
– Wall mounting bracket
– Belt pocket stretcher (pocket pin absent)
– Guage to check cartridge seating
– Pick for opening stuck pockets
– Spare butterfly spring
These loaders appear complete as shown on page 190 of “The Devil’s Paintbrush” by Dolph Goldsmith. Although cycling and appearing to operate we cannot guarantee successful belt loading so we are offering these as collector items only. Very rare in today’s market, over 100 years of age!