MG-15 / ST-61 Display Gun, Water Cooled Ground Version, Metal Parts, Rheinmetall WWII *Good*

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German Rheinmetall ST-61 / MG-15 Display Gun, Non-Functional, water cooled for issue to Romanian Infantry, Metal parts in *Good* condition.

Sold Individually.
Built from original MG15 Parts Set on a metal BATF approved dummy non-firing body.
Fabricated by IMA, the receiver was cut/demilled, nicely welded back together, and made solid to negate any operation.
Bolt and charging handle are still under spring tension, and can be manually operated.
Original green painted water jacket, bipod, stock and carry handle not included.
Has mars, scratches, brass water fittings may be bent or missing from rough handling in storage.

Quantities of MG 15 Air Cooled Machine Guns were shipped to France where conversion to water cooling was completed and then the guns were returned to the Russian Front.

This is a non-functional display piece and is for reference / display purposes only.

WARNING: This product has been restricted in some states. Please visit our shipping restrictions to find out whether it is legal for us to ship this item to you PRIOR TO CHECKOUT. Always consult your local laws and ordinances.

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German Rheinmetall ST-61 / MG-15 Display Gun, Non-Functional, water cooled for issue to Romanian Infantry, Metal parts in *Good* condition.

Sold Individually.

This will make a great addition to your collection!
Built from original MG15 Parts Set on a metal BATF approved dummy non-firing body.
Fabricated by IMA, the receiver was cut/demilled, nicely welded back together, and made solid to negate any operation.
Bolt and charging handle are still under spring tension, and can be manually operated.
Original green painted water jacket, bipod, stock and carry handle not included.
Original barrel has not been checked or graded.
Has mars, scratches, brass water fittings may be bent or missing from rough handling in storage.

Quantities of MG 15 Air Cooled Machine Guns were shipped to France where conversion to water cooling was completed and then the guns were returned to the Russian Front.
The only markings found on the Water Cooled version of the MG 15 to substantiate this is the stamping found on the French made Barrel front bushing which is stamped " Mitr.Rhn.7.9mm" which is abrieviation for "Mitrailleur Rheinmetal" and the German caliber of 7.92 X 57mm.
Mitrailleur is French for Machine Gun and Rheinmetal-Borsig was the German Corporation that had originally supplied the "St 61" MG 15 Machine Gun Contract to Romania.

An MG13 magazine (available separately) can be inserted into the magazine opening for appearance. 

This is a non-functional display piece and is for reference / display purposes only.

WARNING: This product has been restricted in some states. Please visit our shipping restrictions to find out whether it is legal for us to ship this item to you PRIOR TO CHECKOUT. Always consult your local laws and ordinances.

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