Flames of War: Finnish Maxim Machine-Gun Platoon (Late-War)

Description: Little Big Wars Store Contact Little Big Wars Follow Little Big Wars Flames of War: Finnish Maxim Machine-Gun Platoon (Late-War) - FOW FI704 Flames of War: Finnish Maxim Machine-Gun Platoon (Late-War) Large numbers of Soviet infantry are still the greatest threat to Finnish defences. But the ever reliable Maxim HMG is still at hand to see them off. As long as the Soviets keep coming, it will keep firing. After the Finns had won their independence from Russia in 1918 they ended up with about 600 Maxim machine-guns. They were either the m/1905 (the first Russian production model) or the m/1910 (a slightly lighter improved model) all of course in Russian 7.62mm x 54R calibre. These were on the standard Sokolov-type wheeled mounts. Finnish Army designated the m/1905 and m/1910 the M/09 in line with the very similar German Maxim. The Sokolov mount was also designated M/09 and the Maxim in Finnish use became the M/09-09. The Finns increased their number of Maxim machine-gun by purchasing them from non-Russian sources during the 1920s, including Poland and Italy. A large number of the Finnish M/09-09s were modified to M/09-21. This remounted the Maxim machine-gun on a folding tri-pod roughly similar to that used by the Germans on the sMG-34 and sMG42. The Finnish also manufactured spares for their growing arsenal of Maxim machine-guns at the Lindelöf metal workshop. They also began to standardise them from 1927 so all parts were of the same specification. The wheeled Sokolov M/09 mount (as well as the M/21 tripod mounts) remained in use during WWII, but the shield was removed to reduce the weight. More Soviet Maxims were captured during the Winter War and were also pressed into action. These were mostly a newer improved m/1910 type, but older models were also captured. Older heavier m/1905 types were usually issued to static defence troops, with the lighter M/09-09 (m/1910) and M/09-21 models being issued to mobile troops and for offensive operation where they were likely to be moved often. This package contains four Maxim HMG Teams. Additional Product Details Brand Flames of War Manufacturer Battlefront Miniatures MPN FI704 Product Alternate Images Shipping Policy •At Little Big Wars, we strive to deliver the product you order from us, as swift as possible. We process our orders daily, and our orders are shipped within 1-2 business days from the time your purchase is made on Ebay. Tracking numbers are uploaded directly to Ebay. Letting you know your package is on the way. •We ship via UPS, USPS, and FedEx depending on which shipping provider may get you your product the fastest. •In an instance where your order may be delayed or cancelled, you will be notified through Ebay. Return Policy •Items may be returned within 30 days of Purchase. Money back or item exchange (buyer's choice), but item must be returned Band New and unopened. Buyer pays return shipping unless it was an error on our part then we will pay any return shipping. Before any returns are received the buyer must contact Little Big Wars, and receive authorization on the return.

Price: 15.99 USD

Location: Fargo, North Dakota

End Time: 2024-05-08T19:26:22.000Z

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