German Pre-WW2 MG 15 7.92mm Saddle Drum Magazine (Trommel) and Loader Set Military Books & Documents Serial number found under walnut

Serial number found under walnut grips is 8269 making this an late 1861 production

While we can't fully test it

the trunnion carriage width is 5

During World War II the Schwarzlose saw limited action in North Africa as an anti-aircraft weapon in Italian service

(The Type 2 hook was a modified Type 1

German Pre-WW2 MG 15 7.92mm Saddle Drum Magazine (Trommel) and Loader Set Military Books & Documents Serial number found under walnutOriginal Item: One Only. Very hard to find today, this is a PRE WW2 German 75 Round Saddle Drum (TROMMEL) Magazine made by "HASAG" and dated "37" complete with original issue brown leather carry strap, Serial # B1266. This drum comes together with original issue wood recessed LOADING TRAY, marked with waffen amt, CRANK LOADER which winds both drum springs in opposite directions at the same time allowing resistant free hand loading. Additionally