GERMAN WWI, SECOND MODEL TROMMELMAGAZIN 08 "SNAIL
DRUM" WITH MP-18 ADAPTER, DUST COVER, & LEATHER CARRIER. Second model Trommelmagazin 08 ("TM 08" or colloquially known as the "Snail Drum") 32-rd. drum mag. mfg. by Gebruder Bing AG. Front plate (main body) is marked with the S# and "B/ N" (Bing) mfg. mark, which is repeated on the rear plate, with cartridge indicators "32", "27", "22", "17" and "12". Metal components exhibit a typical black painted exterior, with the rear plate retaining a layer of varnish. Mag. is complete with an MP18 submachine gun adapter and dust cover. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked period brown leather carrier with brass snap button closure straps. CONDITION: mag. is good, showing light to mild wear and thinning that is fading to gray patina. MP18 adapter has largely worn to a gray patina. Brown leather carrier remains malleable, exhibiting general overall wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as areas of age related cracking and crazing. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of John Eckert. (02-26540-15/MLW). NON-GUN. $1,200-2,000.
[ translate ]DRUM" WITH MP-18 ADAPTER, DUST COVER, & LEATHER CARRIER. Second model Trommelmagazin 08 ("TM 08" or colloquially known as the "Snail Drum") 32-rd. drum mag. mfg. by Gebruder Bing AG. Front plate (main body) is marked with the S# and "B/ N" (Bing) mfg. mark, which is repeated on the rear plate, with cartridge indicators "32", "27", "22", "17" and "12". Metal components exhibit a typical black painted exterior, with the rear plate retaining a layer of varnish. Mag. is complete with an MP18 submachine gun adapter and dust cover. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked period brown leather carrier with brass snap button closure straps. CONDITION: mag. is good, showing light to mild wear and thinning that is fading to gray patina. MP18 adapter has largely worn to a gray patina. Brown leather carrier remains malleable, exhibiting general overall wear, scattered marks from handling and storage, as well as areas of age related cracking and crazing. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of John Eckert. (02-26540-15/MLW). NON-GUN. $1,200-2,000.
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