MG 08/15 Clamp-on Bipod

[georgthomas1916]

Hello. Was wondering if the clamp-on bipod for the MG 08/15 a standard issue or was it a field expediant type that was made by armourers to replace the stamped or tubular versions when lost. I have seen alot of photos of gun crews with this type of bipod attached. Anybody have one? Thanks

georg

[georgthomas1916]

Here's a picture of the bipod in question

[Mark Finneran]

I am looking for one too :>)

Here are some images of a local one owned by Belgian collector. He says they only came out in 1917 as a temp bipod. 1918 saw the use of the mauser AT rifle bipod pattern.