Original Russian WWII Maxim M1910 7.62mm x 54mm Barrel Hand Select:Yes and amazingly they bear WWI

and amazingly they bear WWI or Pre-WWI dates

a few were made of steel because of the improved wear characteristics

The early World War II tents had no front flap so the tent was open to the elements

double layers of leather-reinforced buttonholes

How many weapons were converted we do not know but very few in comparison to the total numbers of MG 15 Air Cooled Machine Guns NSDAP Germany turned out before and during the War time years

Original Russian WWII Maxim M1910 7.62mm x 54mm Barrel Hand Select:Yes and amazingly they bear WWIOriginal Item: Russian Maxim 1910 7. 62mm x 54mm barrels in good condition. These were acquired with the Russian M 1910 Maxim material acquired from Finland. Note: Manufacture style varies slightly, as do markings.