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Lot 3518: Nazi (dot code) MG-34 Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Desirable World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Nazi (dot code) MG-34 Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Lot 3518: Nazi (dot code) MG-34 Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Desirable World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Nazi (dot code) MG-34 Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $27,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War II Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Nazi (dot code) MG-34 Light Machine Gun with Tripod

Manufacturer: Brno Arms
Model: MG34
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 233/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: plastic
Item Views: 10476
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 201
Class: Class III
Description:

This is an very fine example of an early WWII German MG-34 light machine gun. They were used throughout WWII by all German forces and were originally developed prior to WWII by Rheinmetall and initially produced by the Mauser factory. Eventually, they were also produced by the Steyr-Daimler, Gustloff Werkes and BRNO factories during WWII. They were an excellent, highly refined and very reliable machine gun that had all machined parts that were, in many cases, hand fitted with exacting tolerances. This proved to be too costly and time consuming to produce, and they were eventually replaced by the later stamped and machined MG-42. This example was manufactured by the BRNO factory in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The top of the barrel jacket is marked "dot/194" and "double Eagle 63 Waffenamt/345". It has a front sight and tangent rear marked 2-20 (200-2,000 meters) and is fitted with the late dark brown Bakelite buttstock. This is a fairly rare example in that it has matching serial numbers (345) on the receiver, barrel jacket and buttstock assembly, the only mismatched main parts are the top cover and the barrel; however, both are WWII German manufacture. It is common to have mismatch numbers on the barrel and top cover as barrels were changed during use and the top covers were discarded before capture. It has the original folding bipod and comes with an anti-aircraft type tripod mount with a correct top cradle and the corresponding mounting bracket on the barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 75% plus of the blued metal finish overall with the gun itself having excellent blue with most of the blue loss attributed to the top cover and thinning on the grip straps. The buttstock is also very fine with only minor handling marks. The tripod is very good with 85% of a green repainted exterior finish. NOTE: This item is restricted as 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.



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