Developed prior to World War II by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, the MG34 machine gun was a mainstay tool of German forces through the full duration of the war. A machined steel beast, the 34 was a very versatile weapon, suitable for vehicle use, support fire from a sturdy folding tripod, or in rapid tactical movement from a bipod or fired by the shoulder. While later models were more efficient, banking heavily on stamped components and simplified designs to speed production, the MG34 was never fully retired before World War II came to a close, with the 34's method of barrel removal (the receiver rotating to the right, allowing the barrel to be shifted straight back) making it especially suitable for use as a coaxial weapon in German tank turrets. Folding blade front and ladder rear sights, with an adjustable flash hider at the muzzle, a folding bipod, ribbed grip panels, and a hardwood buttstock. The installed barrel housing is marked "dot/1944/1835/e" with matching numbers on multiple components; the bolt assembly is electro-penciled to a different weapon. Included with the lot are three extra barrels (one in an extra barrel housing assembly, two in metal cases, a tan painted ant-aircraft tripod, and an ammo can with non-disintegrating link belts.

Fine, with 70% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, scattered shallow pitting, and mild handling marks. The top receiver lid is professionally refurbished. The otherwise fair buttstock is cracked at the top and bottom, with mild scuffing overall. The bipod's tensioning knob is absent. The extra barrels show some wear and oxidization, and the tripod is good as repainted. Mechanically excellent. 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 479.