{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-display-machine-gun-by-waffenwerke-brunn-with-belt-drum-dated-1943-and-anti-aircraft-mount","title":"Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun by Waffenwerke Brünn with Belt Drum Dated 1943 and Anti-Aircraft Mount","description":"Original Item: Only One available! This is one of our original WWII issue MG34 display machine guns. It is coded along with multiple German wartime markings and has multiple Waffenamts. It bears original crossed out serial number \u003cstrong\u003e3640\/ a\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel jacket, along with \u003cstrong\u003edot \/ 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e for manufacture by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaffenwerke Brünn in Czechoslovakia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This factory was the famous Zbrojovka Brno in Brno, Czechoslovakia before being captured by Germany during WWII. The top cover bears original serial number \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3640\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and there are serial numbers and German proof marks on many other parts of the display gun. There are some great markings on this very fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WWII.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComprising of nearly entirely original WWII parts, this display gun was reconstructed using a BATF approved receiver with 30% totally replaced with solid  steel square bar stock, making this an inert non-firing display gun. It also comes complete with a green painted basket belt drum, which is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eh.q.u. 43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, for 1943 manufacture by Markes \u0026amp; Co., K.-G., Metallwarenfabrik u. Apparatebau (Metal goods factory and apparatus construction) of Lüdenscheid. With the Green color, we assume it was intended for the European Campaign. We have not had these available for years!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe top cover and latch are both marked with \u003cstrong\u003eclc\u003c\/strong\u003e, the maker code for Richard Ab. Herder of Solingen, a maker of cutlery and tools in the legendary \"City of Blades\". The feed tray is marked with \u003cstrong\u003ecof\u003c\/strong\u003e for Carl Eickhorn, a legendary manufacturer of edged weapons, and a known maker from Solingen, the legendary \"City of Blades\". They also manufactured other top cover components for the MG 34 and 42.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront and rear sight still flip up and function correctly, there is an anti-aircraft spider sight attached to the front in good condition. The rear wooden butt stock is in good condition, with minor cracks, and some great period wear. The fittings for the butt stock are all marked.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that there are various post-war markings on this display gun, in addition to the German WW2 markings. Many of these were acquired out of Israel, so many parts may have markings in Hebrew and \"Star of David\" proofs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe MG34 is mounted on a Bundeswehr \u003cstrong\u003eNHW 1\/64\u003c\/strong\u003e marked anti-aircraft tripod. This is a collapsible, fold away A.A. tripod used by \"on the move\" infantry units. Normally found with MG3s, they could also be used with the earlier MG42s, MG34s and MG13 LMG. A sturdy platform for use or display. The tripod is in excellent condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fantastic display MG 34 LMGs and one the very last we have to offer, just perfect for your collection.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40009535619141,"sku":"ONSV22TGA43","price":4395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22TGA43__12.jpg?v=1650072097","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-mg-34-display-machine-gun-by-waffenwerke-brunn-with-belt-drum-dated-1943-and-anti-aircraft-mount","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}