Gildwiller1918 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Here is my Deactivated MG-34, it is built on a aluminum receiver, plugged up, all the usual stuff. Marked dot 1944. Cant have all the accessories without the gun...The Mg-34 comes with the spider AA sight, bipod and nice bakelite butt stock. It is a typical dummy gun, loaded with mismatched parts, but displays well. Also I do have two of the double 50 count drum ammo cans "Gurttrommel" and "Gurttrommeltrager" for the carriers. The first one pictured has all original paint, the second one had the drums coated in the post war green color. I had them stripped and repainted, they look nice now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Super condition, "arsenalgepflegt", they would say. A very late production for an MG34, by then, the MG42, an enormous improvement, was well under production. Do you have one of these as well? Most of these nowadays are either from postwar Yugo-production or Yugo-reused and re-stamped. The new laws in Europe have now banned de-activated weapons, only a few small parts may now be collected. The so-called vital parts are now prohibited, and may no longer be sold or traded. Example, prohibited are now: Lauf mit Schlitten, Schlagbolzen, Rahmen, etc. the smaller parts may still be held. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Yes I have a MG42 and another MG34 as well, all deactivated of course. Here is the US, depending on the state in which you live, you can purchase fully functional machine guns, but you have to do a lot of paperwork, apply for licenses, etc. Very expensive and time consuming. That is why I stick to the deactivated types, lot less hassle. I was unaware the laws in Europe had gotten so strict concerning deactivated weapons. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 quite understandable. I have heard that these CAN be owned in the US, some people even fire them, see youtube. Here it would be almost impossible, you would need a Genehmigung from Landesinnenministerium! You would need a damn good reason for wanting one, and would have to prove that you have secure keepings! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Deactivated MG-34s are plentiful right now, but the MG-42's and post war versions are quite hard to find. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandOfCotton Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Hello, I have been lookin online for a deactivated mg34 for a very long time. With no luck. Everywhere says they are sold out. Could anyone please help me? I live in the USA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Hello LoC, I will send you a personal message about where you can look for one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Here is my other MG34, deactivated. Dated 1942, the bipod is dated 1943. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 A really nice example. Laminated stock? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks Fritz, It appears to be a solid piece of wood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddieq Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Field stripping and general maintenance of an MG34 - I now have all the answers!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Stunning! It’s all about the detail 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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