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Lot 486:WWII MG34 Medium Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Transferable MG

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 486:WWII MG34 Medium Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Transferable MG

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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World War II German Mauser MG34 Medium Machine Gun with Tripod and Accessories, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

This is a very fine example of a World War II late production MG34 machine gun manufactured by Mauser-Werke, A.G. Borsigwalde in Berlin. These MG34s are the classic example of the squad and company level light to medium weight machine gun that was used from 1934 throughout World War II, with production and use of the war time expedient MG42 commencing alongside it partway through the war. The MG34 remained as the primary armored vehicle weapon due to its ability to change barrels inside of a limited space. In all of the war movies depicting the blitzkrieg during the early years and the invasion of the low lands, this was the main weapon in use. This series of machine gun uses all steel machined and hand fitted parts, which later proved to be too costly and time consuming to produce during wartime. They were made with a quick change barrel assembly firing from an open bolt to help stay cool during firing, with these features later adopted into the U.S. M60 machine gun. These machine guns were issued with a large amount of accessories for actual field use, and this example is no different, and also has additional accessories, parts and loading equipment. The top of the barrel jacket is marked "ar 42", the wartime code for the Mauser factory and the year of manufacture, over the serial number. The receiver is marked only with the serial number and several Waffenamts in various places. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel jacket, feed cover, receiver, trigger housing and buttstock assembly. Non-matching numbered barrel, bipod and bolt assembly. Includes a Lafette anti-aircraft tripod mount, an Optical sight (optics slightly hazy but clear) marked "Busch/Rathenow" that fits on the Lafette mount, three 75-round saddle double drum magazines with a magazine carrier, two 50-round trommel magazines with carrier, an extra feed tray for use with magazines, and five metal ammunition boxes with one containing surplus Egyptian 7.92mm Mauser ammunition.

ConditionVery fine, retains 80% of the original blue finish with some areas of thinning and smooth brown patina. The buttstock is fine with some scattered scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The accompanying accessories are very fine. A very desirable example of a very scarce late production MG34 with a Lafette tripod mount and accessories. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Details
ManufacturerMauser
ModelMG34
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel24 inch round
Finishblue
StockBakelite

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views8475
Catalog page366
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