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Description: | 1. M.G. (SCHWARZLOSE M.7/12 (16/R)
2. WAFFENFABRIK STEYR 1917
3. Weiner-Neustadt proof
4. St. 18 with eagle
5. FL.U.K.
The Schwarzlose was the standard machine-gun of the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War. This variant is intended for use as fixed armament in an aircraft. It has been lightened by removal of its water jacket. Cold air passing over the gun when in flight made water-cooling of the barrel unecessary.
This gun was taken from an Austrian aircraft brought down by British ace Captain Jack Cottle DFC. Cottle achieved 14 victories while flying Sopwith Camels, 13 of them in Italy. They included the killing of Austrian ace Josef Pürer.
Taken from an Austrian aircraft brought down by Cottle. Cottle achieved 14 victories while flying Sopwith Camels, 13 of them in Italy; including the killing of Austrian ace Josef Pürer. Probably a gun fitted in the so-called 'baby's coffin' fairing affixed to the upper wing of Austrian fighter aircraft.
spade grips removed, trigger replaced with tang for fitting to remote trigger
Original Image | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Waffenfabrik Stey, Steyr, Austria | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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