Maxim 1910 Should I or shouldnt I?

**HARRY THE MOLE** · 06-09-2010, 03:14 PM

Hi Reg,
Be warned! When assembled, this item takes up a fair ammount of room - and it feels as though it weighs a bloody ton! When I used to have the use of the spare bedroom I had an Mg08, two Vickers guns and a Lewis gun set up. Two more Vickers guns in the cupboard over the stairs and one in the cupboard downstairs. My wife was not very happy with me at that time. You could try an alternative for the cloth belt problem. Just use a Vickers belt for it as I did with my Mg08. It's only for display anyway. And as far as I know it's not yet a hanging offence to do it!

Harry.

**Reg** · 06-09-2010, 05:14 PM

Cheers for the tips guys, I had an inkling the russian maxim cloth belts were a little rare as Ive never seen one for sale over here! but $200

Parp!!!

Good idea re the Vickers belt Harry! tar! Ill put the old lady together soon, but will have to wait for the weather to clear as it will have to be put together outside, I know Russians are supposed to be big lads but blimey its a weight!!

Best wishes

Reg

**theotherhomer** · 06-10-2010, 01:58 PM

Heres a cloth ammo belt on ebay its pretty worn but you might like it WWII ORIGINAL MAXIM MG RELIC CANVAS AMMO BELT - eBay (item 220617291846 end time Jun-12-10 09:35:49 PDT)

**GasMasksUK** · 06-10-2010, 05:46 PM

I'm with the guys that are for putting it all together, it would be a shame to keep it all boxed up when it could be in the living room

Thanks

Danny

**HARRY THE MOLE** · 06-10-2010, 08:55 PM

by Reg

Cheers for the tips guys, I had an inkling the russian maxim cloth belts were a little rare as Ive never seen one for sale over here! but $200

Parp!!!

Good idea re the Vickers belt Harry! tar! Ill put the old lady together soon, but will have to wait for the weather to clear as it will have to be put together outside, I know Russians are supposed to be big lads but blimey its a weight!!

Best wishes

Reg

The Maxim is only as heavy as it's ever been. When they feel heavier it's a sure sign of old age catching up. When I pick my SLR up I never-ever remember it being that heavy!