Original Item: Only One Available. Constructed from a legally demilitarized (de-milled) parts set, this is a very nice example of a Danish Madsen Display Light Machine gun, produced by IMA years ago, and just purchased back at a recent military show. It is built from all original parts on an original BATF compliant non-firing inoperable display receiver, making this a 100% legal display machine gun. This receiver was created from pieces of the original demilitarized receiver, which were then fastened together using bent sheet steel, some screws, as well as what looks to be glue or body filler. The original torch cuts, which removed a minimum of 1/4" of material, are all still present, making this totally legal to own without a license of any kind.

These are constructed of 95% original parts (a couple pins and minor parts maybe post war manufactured), manufactured in Denmark and extensively used by Germany during WWII after the invasion of Scandinavia.)

Complete with original issued bipod, replica wood carry handle, wood butt stock, and detachable magazine, our display gun still has the spring loaded charging handle present, though the bolts attaching the sheet steel are in the way, so we do not know if it can still be cocked. The selector switch is still present, and can be moved as well. In 8mm (German) this became a very reliable weapon for the Third Reich in WWII.

This example is in very nice condition, with a solid butt stock, and has been finished with our lovely gunmetal gray spray paint, giving it a great look. It still bears original MADSEN markings on the receiver, along with a partial serial number, however the metal plate used during construction unfortunately covers a lot of the markings. A magazine will be included where permissible, otherwise spring and followers will be removed.

Ready to display!

The Madsen is a light machine gun that Julius A. Rasmussen and Theodor Schouboe designed and proposed for adoption by Colonel Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen, the Danish Minister of War, and that the Royal Danish Army adopted in 1902. It was the world's first true light machine gun produced in quantity and Madsen was able to sell it in 12 calibers to over 34 countries. The gun saw extensive combat usage for over 100 years, with continued use in limited quantities worldwide into the 2010s. The Madsen was produced by Compagnie Madsen A/S (later operating as Dansk Rekyl Riffel Syndikat A/S and then Dansk Industri Syndikat A/S).