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. This particular example was imported and registered as a pre-1986 sales sample (the transfer paperwork notes Inter-American as the importer, and their marking can be found on the rear mounting point). Folding blade front and ladder rear sights, with an adjustable flash hider at the muzzle, a folding bipod, leather sling, ribbed grip panels, and a hardwood buttstock. Components are mixed, with the barrel housing marked "936/1939/9753/5698/d" (Gustloffe Werke), with the original "5698" number struck out and the "9753" added. Included with the lot is an extra barrel and a post-WWII field tripod; while of a pattern normally intended for the MG42/MG3 family of machine guns, an adapter has been installed on the heat shield.

Good as assembled, with 40% of the factory quality blue finish, showing brown and gray patina on the remainder, scattered dings and spotting, and some light handling marks. Some light scuffs are present on the grips, with some hairline cracks and minor scuffs and chips on the buttstock. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act. This weapon is currently registered as being "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)" and as such can only be purchased by an FFL with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License, restriction under 18 U.S.C 922(o) Law Enforcement use for demonstration, sales samples purposes only.