Deactivated

Russian
Maxim Model 1910
Machine Gun
Dated 1944
Calibre 7.62x54mm
£1,200

This is a WWII Russian Maxim model 1910 Machine gun with Sokolov Wheeled Carriage.

This example has its wartime painted finish. Invented by Hiram Maxim in 1883, the Maxim was the first true heavy machine gun and was capable of firing 500 rounds per minute.

The water jacket is fitted with a "snow hopper" cap. The Russian realized that in freezing winter conditions there was no need to use water to cool the barrel, instead they would fill it with snow. When snow wasn't available it was not uncommon for troops to urinate into the hopper to cool the barrel!! The Maxim was ideal for surpressing fire and could be easily maneuvered in the confines of street battles.

Comes complete with its Packing Carte in the image below

This long serving machine gun, which was used in the First World War, is being used effectively on the frontline in Ukraine.

The Russian PM (Pulemyot Maxima) M1910 heavy machine gun entered service in 1910, seeing action in the Russian civil war, the Second World War and now today, defending Ukrainian troops against invading Russian forces.

EU-Deactivation Certificate

Collection-Only From Braintree Essex