Danelaw Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I would appreciate comments regarding the serial numbers on this MG34. The main number is 2649, but those by the buttstock ring look like they may have been reworked to match (the buttstock is non-matching, as is the top cover). I haven't seen too many MG34s so I'm not sure if this is the case, or if they're just unclear. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 They have indeed been overstamped with the new number, probably put together in parts, this done by the armourer presumably. Or a post-war capture, eg. Yugoslavia, re-worked? Could you post a few more photos of the full size weapon? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danelaw Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Thank you for the reply. The MG is not mine, but one I was considering buying. I was told it had all matching numbers, apart from the top cover and buttstock ring. I've attached a few more photos, but I think I will probably pass on this one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It is still a nice looking MG34. It would be very difficult today to find an all matching weapon. During the war, parts were swapped out due to wear or damage, and post war many were sold off as surplus to other nations who then further modified and replaced parts as needed, and you have collectors that replace parts to make the weapon more desirable and collectable as well. I would personally focus on a period correct piece versus an all matching one. Are you going for a functional or display type? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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