| Place | Africa: North Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM20109.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Austria |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Schwarzlose M07/12 Machine Gun
Description
Schwarzlose M07/12 Heavy Machine Gun. Water cooled jacket with a large cone flash hider at the muzzle. It has fold down wooden grips and is overall painted dark green. It is stamped on the left side WAFFENFABRIK STEYR 1917.
History / Summary
This type of machine gun was used by the Austro-Hungarian forces during the First World War. The original catalogue record indicates that this weapon was captured from the Italian Army in North Africa.