British Vickers Model 1912, .303

British Vickers Model 1912, .303

Standing, and fully functional, this class C fluted jacket British Vickers gun was made under contract for El Salvador. The bolt face of this Model 1912 is marked “VSM” (Vickers, Sons & Maxim). In 1896 Vickers purchased the Maxim company and improved the Maxim’s...
Maxim Russian Govt Arsenal 1910 8mm

Maxim Russian Govt Arsenal 1910 8mm

This fully functional Imperial Russian Maxim bears Imperial Russian markings, including the year it was manufactured (1915) and serial number. The water jacket also has the Imperial Russian eagle. The trunnion, nose cap, and bottom plate are all steel. The top cover...
Marlin 1897 ‘Potato Digger’

Marlin 1897 ‘Potato Digger’

This air-cooled, belt-fed 30-06 caliber machine gun is gas operated and fires from a closed bolt at a rate of 450 rounds per minute. This particular Marlin 1897 “Potato Digger” is fully functional. Based on an 1889 John Browning design, this was the first successful...
Krupp 53mm Rapid Fire Gun on Carriage

Krupp 53mm Rapid Fire Gun on Carriage

This fully functional 53mm breech loading rifle is mounted on a steel carriage with wooden spoke wheels and steel tires. The wheel hubs are fitted with large, automotive-type drum brakes with a lever on the side of the carriage, to keep the gun from rolling backward...