{"title":"MG 34","description":"The Maschinengewehr 34, or MG 34, is a German recoil-operated air-cooled machine gun, first tested in 1929, introduced in 1934, and issued to units in 1936. It accepts the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge, and is generally considered the world's first general-purpose machine gun. The versatile MG 34 was arguably the most advanced machine gun in the world at the time of its deployment. Its combination of exceptional mobility – being light enough to be carried by one man – and high rate of fire (of up to 900 rounds per minute) was unmatched.  It entered service in great numbers following Hitler's repudiation of the Versailles Treaty in 1936, and was first combat tested by German troops aiding Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War. Nonetheless, the design proved too complex for mass production, and was supplemented by the cheaper and simpler MG 42, though both remained in service and production until the end of the war.","products":[{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-and-mg-42-7-92mm-starter-tab-ww2-marked","title":"Original German WWII Marked MG 34 and MG 42 7.92mm Starter Tab","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: In yet another major military surplus coup, IMA is proud to announce the arrival of these original WWII era 7.92 x 57mm Mauser caliber starter tabs. They hold the first three rounds in order to get the MG functioning for a longer belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good to excellent condition, these are genuine military surplus MG 34 and MG 42 7.92mm ammunition stater tab belts in heavy blue\/black finish. Every tab is \u003cb\u003eWW2 marked \u003c\/b\u003e(some may have a date and some may just have a three letter code).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce plentiful, these have become very hard to find, thankfully we have acquired the last known stocks in the world. These, appearing to be un-issued, came directly to us from Military storage depots in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWW2 marked, some may have date some may just have three letter code\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651759045,"sku":"GG3439","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651759429,"sku":"GG3439","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gg3439__02.jpg?v=1600083161"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-mg-34-mg-42-7-92mm-50-round-ammunition-belt-ww2-german-coded","title":"Original German WWII MG 34 \u0026 MG 42 7.92mm 50 Round Ammunition Belt - WWII German Coded","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: This is the end of the line, fewer than 50 available and then they are gone for good. Excellent condition, military surplus MG 34 and MG 42 50 rounds 7.92mm Machine Gun ammunition belt in heavy blue\/black finish. Once very plentiful, these are getting very hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese belts, many of which appear to be unissued, came directly to us from Military Storage Depots in Europe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, often still covered with original arsenal grease\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eEach belt has a WWII German Letter Code stamped on end.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have unmarked \u0026amp; post war belts sold here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-mg-34-mg-42-7-92mm-50-round-ammunition-belt\"\u003eMG 34 \u0026amp; MG 42 Belts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651895749,"sku":"GG4250C","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651896069,"sku":"GG4250C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gg4250w_1_1.jpg?v=1628355467"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-front-sight-tool-unmarked","title":"Original German WWII MG 34 Front Sight Tool- Unmarked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Standard double clamp screw model front sight adjustment tool only used on the German MG 34 Light Machine Gun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese come mostly covered in original black military protectant to prevent corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25653042949,"sku":"XG3402","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25653043013,"sku":"XG3402","price":27.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/xg3402__1.jpg?v=1600082801"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-firing-pin","title":"Original German WWII MG 34 Firing Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: German manufactured component for the one of the most famous machine guns of WW2. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem D16 in the schematic picture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25653078085,"sku":"XMG34D16","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25653078149,"sku":"XMG34D16","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/xmg34016w__1.jpg?v=1600100235"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-rubber-muzzle-cover-mundungskappen-mg","title":"Original German WWII MG 34 Rubber Muzzle Cover- Mündungskappen MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Each German MG 34 machine gun was issued with a number of Mündungskappen MG to keep dirt out of the muzzle of the gun. The covers are made of rubber or rubber-like flexible material and fit over the mouth of the flash hider. Disposable items like this rarely survive, so these are rarely seen. IMA has only a few. Protect your MG 34 from the mud and snow of the front lines, and complete your accessory set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the Mündungskappen MG in MG34 - MG42 German Universal Machineguns by Folke Myrvang, Collector Grade Publications 2002, page 423.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168427653,"sku":"MG0817","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mg0817w__4.jpg?v=1603041106"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-afrika-korps-mg-34-and-mg-42-padded-canvas-sling-khaki-tan","title":"German WWII Afrika Korps MG 34 and MG 42 Padded Canvas Sling- Khaki Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: This is high quality reproduction of the German MG 34 and MG 42 Khaki Tan canvas sling with leather pads, black steel hook and clasp as used by Rommels Afrikakorps. Copied directly from an original sling in the IMA collection. The canvas is sturdy, the stitching is strong, and the markings are deep. Complete your MG 34 dummy gun today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 1 inch (2.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 33 inches (84cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyer beware- there are some less expensive reproduction MG 34\/42 slings on the market. We purchased one as a sample, but when we tried to carry an MG 34 with it, the stitching pulled apart breaking free from the gun and dropped a $2500 display gun on the ground smashing the bakelite stock. So, spend a little more money, and get a sling you know you can trust!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168939077,"sku":"AGG4242TAN","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/agg4242tan__1.jpg?v=1603620348"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-afrika-korps-mg-34-and-mg-42-padded-canvas-sling","title":"German WWII Afrika Korps MG 34 and MG 42 Padded Canvas Sling","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: This is high quality reproduction of the German MG 34 and MG 42 tropical canvas sling with leather pads, black steel hook and clasp as used by Rommels Afrikakorps. Copied directly from an original sling in the IMA collection. The canvas is sturdy, the stitching is strong, and the markings are deep. Complete your MG 34 dummy gun today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 1 inch (2.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 33 inches (84cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyer beware- there are some less expensive reproduction MG 34\/42 slings on the market. We purchased one as a sample, but when we tried to carry an MG 34 with it, the stitching pulled apart breaking free from the gun and dropped a $2500 display gun on the ground smashing the bakelite stock. So, spend a little more money, and get a sling you know you can trust!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169375877,"sku":"AGG4242","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/agg4242__2.jpg?v=1627992113"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-ruptured-shell-extractor-for-8-mm-mauser-small-arms","title":"Original German WWII Ruptured Shell Extractor For 8 mm Mauser Small Arms","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item:  One of the most important accessories for small arms such as rifles and machine guns is the ruptured shell extractor.  When a cartridge case splits, the gun cannot be used until the broken case is removed from the chamber.  The results can be disastrous in combat or very expensive on a hunting trip.  A ruptured case extractor is an inexpensive insurance policy to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is a genuine WW2 German military issue shell extractor usable on any firearm chambered for 8 mm Mauser.  This cartridge is also known as the 7.9 x 57 and the 7.92 x 57.  Shown here is the extractor in use with a Gewehr 98 and with MG34 and MG42 bolts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the base of a cartridge case separates from the upper portion as in the sample shown, this tool is slid into the chamber.  The bolt is allowed to go forward to engage the extraction groove in the tool and push the tool farther into the stuck case. The ridges on the tool catch in the neck of the case, and the case is pulled out as the bolt is retracted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade: 1. Grimy after more than a half century of storage, but they clean up nicely.  Expect some staining, also from storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: There were many manufacturers of these extractors, so they vary somewhat in appearance and construction style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169954245,"sku":"MG34AC15F","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mg34ac15f__1.jpg?v=1628397218"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/collections\/MG_34.jpg?v=1563395972","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/collections\/mg-34\/price_over-990.oembed","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}