{"product_id":"wwii-german-mg-08-maxim-gun-8mm-barrel-1","title":"WWI Imperial German MG 08 Maxim Machine Gun Barrel | Dated 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War I Imperial German MG 08 Maxim machine gun barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, chambered for the standard German \u003cstrong\u003e7.92×57mm (8mm Mauser)\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge. Components from the iconic MG 08 remain highly collectible, as they represent one of the most important machine gun designs of the First World War and a weapon that played a central role in German infantry operations across the Western and Eastern Fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis barrel measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e28 7\/16 inches in overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains numerous Imperial German inspection and production markings. One side of the barrel block is marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"S\" over an Imperial Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the opposite side is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"S\" over \"7,92\" and \"Sa.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The brass bushing bears a \u003cstrong\u003ecrown over Fraktur-script \"G\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and is additionally stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"ODS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e twice. Additional markings include \u003cstrong\u003e\"17\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating 1917 production, along with \u003cstrong\u003e\"BSJ33.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaschinengewehr 08 (MG 08)\u003c\/strong\u003e was Germany's standard heavy machine gun throughout much of World War I and was based upon Hiram Maxim's revolutionary recoil-operated design. Renowned for its durability and sustained fire capability, the MG 08 became one of the defining weapons of trench warfare and remains one of the most recognizable machine guns of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Original \u003cstrong\u003eImperial German MG 08 Maxim barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Chambered for \u003cstrong\u003e7.92×57mm (8mm Mauser)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Dated \u003cstrong\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"S\" over Imperial Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Additional markings include \u003cstrong\u003e\"7,92,\" \"Sa,\" \"ODS,\" and \"BSJ33\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e28 7\/16\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood overall condition. The bore is dim and moderately rough but retains definite rifling. The barrel displays expected age, handling wear, and preservation characteristics consistent with an original World War I machine gun component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent original MG 08 component and a desirable artifact from one of the most important military firearms of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43721620684874,"sku":"WIG0209","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/WWI-Imperial-German-MG-08-Maxim-Machine-Gun-Barrel-Dated-1917.jpg?v=1781874255","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/wwii-german-mg-08-maxim-gun-8mm-barrel-1","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}