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GERMAN WW2 MKB1000 MG15 TRAINING DEVICE (Market monitoring)

Status: inactive
 
Date: 10.05.2017
Event: Website https://www.simpsonltd.com, Simpson Ltd
 
Availability: offline
Article no.: c28588 / 10749595204
Title: GERMAN WW2 MKB1000 MG15 TRAINING DEVICE
URL: https://www.simpsonltd.com/collections/all-products/products/c28588
 
Price: USD 5'000.00    
Availability: Not Available
 
Description:
Serial numbered 12067. WW2 era MBK1000 B training camera device as used for instruction of Luftwaffe gunners before and during WWII. This intricate & expensive to produce device replicates the look and feel of the MG15, the primary defensive machine gun in use on most WWII German bombers. Known to be made by the famous Carl Zeiss optical company,though unmarked, it incorporates integrated controls for the lens aperture, cloud filter density and exposure "shot" number counter. In conjunction with an additional projector device, the MBK1000 B was used to train gunners to track and lead aircraft with images of planes projected onto a wall, with the internal camera recording the procedure by making film exposures for each "shot" as the gun replicates firing. With appropriate sights it was also used for similar training in actual flying conditions against simulated "enemy" aircraft attack. This particular example is SN 12067, Fl Nr90292 (Flieger Nummer, essentially a Luftwaffe stock number for reordering of parts or replacement etc.). In overall excellent working condition comes with a 15X75 exposure 35mm film cassette and a 75 exposure clockwork motordrive magazine (which had to be changed by the trainee gunner every 75 "shots" as on the actual MG15), this MBK1000 is the later "B" variant with two image lens systems simultaneously recording the aim on the target and the internal clock for each "shot". This would make a terrific addition to any machine gun or Luftwaffe focused collection. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Condition: Excellent overall. Everything appears to be complete and functions. A few minor scuffs and occasional paint loss on the camera/projector body. The wooden grip and rear part of the assembly has an occasional scratch and ding, but displays well. No visible damage or scratches on any of the lenses. The clock device is missing.,
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