Current Prices on an MG08 or 08/15

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

A friend called yesterday to say that while in an antique store a couple came in with cell phone pictures of what sounds like, to me, an 08/15 which they wanted to sell. The store owner wasn't interested but my friend got the couples info and called me to see if I was interested. I sold my 08 and 08/15 several years ago but would be interested in this piece for resale. I realize that condition etc has a definite connection to value but I would appreciate it if someone could give me a ball park figure for a piece that is complete. I can do the math for the actual condition of the piece from that.

Regards,

Gordon

[Mervyn Mitton]

Gordon - I'm sorry to see that no-one has been able to help with a price for this weapon. I think it is too

specialised for most members. I wonder if there is a speciaist gun club in the US that could help ? Mervyn

[Gordon Craig]

Mervyn,

Thanks for the comments. I've looked on the net without any success but I will keep on looking.

Regards,

Gordon

[SteveL]

Gordon..in the U.K. these guns (MG08/15) are anything between £4000 and £6000 dependant on where they are for sale, i.e. private or dealer, and these are for deactivated ones ! they rarely come up for sale , and when they do, they are quickly snapped up !.....I do not know of one for sale at this moment in time (in the U.K.)......"Wharton Militaria" was the last one I saw for sale, about six months ago.... Even restored "ground dug" examples fetch upto the lower price I have quoted, obviously dependant on condition.

Prost ! Steve.

Edited June 5, 2012 by SteveL

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

I think a nice MG08/15 in Europe will be around EUR4000-6000, a MG08 with Sledge mount upward of EUR10-12000

A lot depends on of all the doodads are there, original paintwork is a huuuuuge plus....

In Canada its cheaper though....

[Gordon Craig]

Steve and Chris,

Thanks for your comments. I should have held onto my guns longer! At least now I have a ballpark figure and I can contact the people with the one for sale.

Regards,

Gordon

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi Gordon,

please note though... there are big differences between Europe and North america prices.

The last 2 MG08/15s I saw in canada were between $2500 and 3000, both on collectors guild over the last 10 years

Best

Chris

[Gordon Craig]

Chris,

Thanks for the additional comments. From the European prices listed I was going to put it in the C$2500.00 price range.

Regards,

Gordon

[Chris Boonzaier]

If you can get it for that you are laughing.

Good luck!!

[MG1918]

Gordon I have only just seen this post but there are a few of us interested in MGs here . Is this item still for sale as I buy items from Canada? Pse email.

Mark

Edited August 2, 2012 by Mark Finneran

[Gordon Craig]

Mark,

Negotiations are on-going. I'll let you know if they are successful.

Regards,

Gordon

[Chris Boonzaier]

This is good for a laugh...

http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Deactivated-Machine-Gun/Spandau-MG08_15-gun-for-sale-gs74036.aspx

[MG1918]

Certainly the upper end Chris by UK standards but I have always found German prices to be the highest!!!!!! This has been advertised for a very long time so clearly the price will need to be adjusted if it is to be sold.

Mark