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Item No.:	9654	Price :	SOLD
Item :	ORIGINAL, WWI, GERMAN "SNAIL" DRUM MAGAZINE FOR THE ARTILLERY LUGER

Description :

This is an original, "Snail" Drum Magazine for the German LP.08 Artillery Luger. The Artillery Luger was authorized in July of 1913 and is often referred to as the M-1914. The 9mm Artillery Luger featured a 7.9" barrel and a tangent rear sight calibrated to 800 meters. Originally intended for the use of German artillery units, the pistol was issued with a plank style detachable shoulder stock with an attached leather holster. The stock allowed the pistol to be used as a light carbine. It found favor with aviation units prior to the development of aircraft machine guns and saw use with infantry units as well. This 32 round drum magazine (the trommelmagazin or "snail" drum) was developed for the pistol. The Artillery Luger, with stock and snail drum, was frequently used by Stormtrooper units. This magazine is in fine to very fine condition. It retains about 85% of its factory blued finish. There is some light overall finish wear from normal use. The wear is a little bit heavier on the mechanism handle that takes the spring tension off the magazine for loading. All markings are crisp. The magazine was made by Bing of Nuremberg. It is marked B/N. Serial number is 499005. The snail drum is a very scarce and desirable accessory for your Artillery Luger. This is a very nice example. Stock no. 26681

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