German MG-08 Maxim machine gun; standard German trench weapon of World War I, used to a limited degree during World War II; blued receiver and rear areas; green painted finish on water cooling jacket; twin wooden pistol grips; adjustable rear sight; scope mount on rear left side (no scope); receiver (top of feed cover) milled, "47040, MG-08, D. W. M. (Deutsche Waffen & Munitionsfabriken German Weapons & Ammunitions Manufacturer), Berlin, 1918"; German imperial crown proof marks on receiver & water cooling tank, 8mm.
Sled mount, for mounting German MG-08 Maxim machine gun; steel construction; green painted finish; adjustable folding front legs, twin locking arms, hinged to rear sled plate; hinged top mounting bracket, winged nut; elevation mechanishm and hand wheel at rear; hinged metal accessory compartments on upper & lower rear areas; leather knee pads on lower rear legs; leather shoulder pads on interior of front legs; right front top of sled stamped, "AM 8699" (makers mark and No.); left front stamped, "18".