View Full Version : Help me ID this item PLEASE!
Hecklerusp45
11-29-2013, 11:32
I have had this for some time and cannot figure out what it is. The person who gave it to me said it was a case for machine gun mags, but that person is not into guns, and I think they are wrong. It is made of very thick leather. It has a metal frame inside that divides it into for rectangular compartments and is padded at the bottom. It has no markings on it at all that I can find. Any ideas?
John Sukey
11-29-2013, 12:04
I would think it is a case for Machine gun magazines. I have a similar case for my Bren gun magazines, but no idea what gun your case is for.
I would think it is a case for Machine gun magazines. I have a similar case for my Bren gun magazines, but no idea what gun your case is for.
It looks Swiss or Swedish to me.
If memory serves Swedish 6.5x55mm BAR Mags were curved vs straight.So are Schweitzer Solothurn mags(I think).
Anyway that's MY SWAG !
JR
Swiss or Swedish,possibly Danish for a Madsen.Look closely for any marks or stampings on the leather.
gijunkman
11-29-2013, 08:38
Madsen would be my guess. Seem to recall seeing one like that for Madsen mgs.
Hecklerusp45
11-29-2013, 09:07
Well, got to say, you guys are good. I looked up the name you gave me (Madsen), and found pictures of the MG in use, and the gunner had the exact same case. Many thanks!!
Hecklerusp45
03-31-2014, 06:58
By the way, what would one of these sell for? I really don't need it and would like to sell it.
Only Ebay or Gunbroker can tell you that in a broad sense. Do a search and watch any you find listed. See what they sell for. You need to watch a few though as "buy it now" prices are amazingly unreliable as price guides, and auctions may go very high or very low for no apparent reason.
Hecklerusp45
04-02-2014, 07:54
All of what you say is true, but my problem is that I can't find one of these for sale on Ebay or Gunbroker. I guess I will have keep looking for one to show up and see what it goes for.
There was a period of time several years ago that a lot of Danish,Swedish,Swiss militaria like this came in,there is a lot of it floating around.IMA at one time had a lot of it,they were selling that pouch w/magazines for $125.The pouch by itself I would guess in the $30 + or - range.There are not a lot of Madsen collectors around.
I sold one just like it on gunbroker one or two years ago for $25.00 plus a little for shipping.
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