Original Soviet WWII Finnish Captured Maxim M1910 Fluted Display Machine Gun with Sokolov Mount
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Original Item: Only One Available. One of the first we have had in some time! This fantastic original WWII issue Russian M-1910 Maxim Display Machine Gun was built to BATF specifications using an all original Russian Maxim parts sets assembled on a BATF compliant inert non-firing dummy receiver. Both the left and right side plate are BATF compliant and completely inert, newly made from steel several times as thick as the originals, which makes it impossible to insert unaltered original components. They lack any type of functional cams or protrusions, and as they are new made inert pieces this display "non-gun" is totally legal to own without any federal restrictions or license as it is no longer legally considered a firearm.
The inside of the receiver still incorporates many of the original internal components, which have been modified to fit into the narrower receiver, and have also been deactivated to BATF specifications by welding up the firing pin and some of the moving components. There is also a deactivated barrel inside the water jacket. The crank can still be moved back and forth with spring action. This example looks to be mostly made up of WWII Era parts, though it probably does have some WWI issue parts, as did many of the guns the Russians used during WWII.
Features of this set include in this set are-
- All original Russian / Soviet issue MG parts, with possibly some Finnish made parts.
- Newly made BATF approved side plates.
- Original M1910 Fluted Steel Water Jacket
- Top cover with Scrubbed Markings.
- Correct later style rear sight
- All steel Sokolov wheeled mount with Finnish [SA] markings.
Some parts of this gun may have led a romantic existence serving for close to half a century, having served through the Revolution and was again used in the 1939 Winter War invasion of Finland where it was captured. Many parts have serial number stamped in them, often next to one or more older cross out serial numbers. The gun remained in the hands of the Finnish Army, and the Sokolov mount had [SA] markings added, for which stands for Suomen Armeija, the Finnish Army. There may also be "VKT" markings on some parts, for Valtion Kivääritehdas, the Finnish State Arsenal located in Jyväskylä. Virtually all of the Russian Maxims available on the market came out of Finland, just as this example.
Condition is really great, showing a lovely patina of age. We did not notice any major condition issues, and the top cover can be open and closed easily. The feed block still has the original latches and feed pawls, so a belt could be attached if desired.
This is really an excellent example, which will make a great display piece in any collection!
The PM M1910 (Пулемёт Максима на станке Соколова, Pulemyot Maxima na stanke Sokolova or "Maxim's machine gun model 1910 on Sokolov's mount") was a heavy machine gun used by the Russian Army during World War I and the Red Army during World War II. It was adopted in 1910 and was derived from Hiram Maxim's Maxim gun, chambered for the standard Russian 7.62x54mmR rifle cartridge. The M1910 was mounted on a wheeled mount (Sokolov) with a gun shield and was replaced in Soviet service by the SG-43 Goryunov, starting in 1943. In addition to the main infantry version, there were aircraft mounted (PV-1) and naval variants.
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- This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Every display machine gun and machine gun parts set and gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Please note that the requirements for each display gun are decided on a per case basis by the BATF, and may require deactivation or omission of some internal components. For more information on this display gun, please contact us. Not available for Export.
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