Gordon Craig Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Mervyn, Thanks for the comments. I've looked on the net without any success but I will keep on looking. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 If you can get it for that you are laughing. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1918 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Mark, Negotiations are on-going. I'll let you know if they are successful. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This is good for a laugh... http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Deactivated-Machine-Gun/Spandau-MG08_15-gun-for-sale-gs74036.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1918 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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