**INCREDIBLE ALL MATCHING TANK MODEL MG 34 (C&R).

SN 6068. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This magnificent matching example of an MG 34 tank machine gun was manufactured by dot (WaffenWerke Brunn) in 1944 and includes a clamp on front sight, short 3-1/2″ flash hider and Lafette tripod. Flash hider has bottom mounted retention clip and forcing cone is integral to muzzle. Top cover retaining latch has a round headed aluminum screw replacement. All parts including bolt, bbl and even muzzle boosting bushing are matching numbers. Note that this SN has no letter suffix. Eagle proof marks in evidence, top cover is marked “bpr” Grossfuss. Bolt and bbl have “I” after SN indicating they are first bolt & bbl for this gun. Tripod is numbered 3649, dated 1941 and appears to be fully functional. Gun firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 95% orig blue finish on metal parts with forward part of shroud having more of a plum color and thinning somewhat with some scratches. Also a couple of dings on right side of top cover with some scratches to blueing. Top cover has more of a grayish blue finish but different colors to parts are unquestionably orig as manufactured and in no way detract. Wooden butt has some gouges, chips and handling marks but is still completely serviceable. Black hand grip has 3/8″ chip out of left panel right at forward base near retaining screw; this could be replaced to make it perfect but this should in no way detract from this arm. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face has brown grease in it. Tripod retains over 85% of its orig green paint showing some scuffs and red primer underneath; optical sight base is present and made of aluminum; oil filler cap not present; lower leather pad on front leg not present; upper pad covered in pebble finished leather and is complete and serviceable. This incredible example combines matching numbers and outstanding condition on an uncommon model. A true Holy Grail for the advanced collector. 4-51783 JWK42 (20,000-24,000) – Lot 1031

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1031	$37,950.00	INCREDIBLE ALL MATCHING TANK MODEL MG 34 (C&R). SN 6068. 8 mm. 24″ bbl. This magnificent matching example of an MG 34 tank machine gun was manufactured by dot (WaffenWerke Brunn) in 1944 and includes a clamp on front sight, short 3-1/2″ flash hider and Lafette tripod. Flash hider has bottom mounted retention clip and forcing cone is integral to muzzle. Top cover retaining latch has a round headed aluminum screw replacement. All parts including bolt, bbl and even muzzle boosting bushing are matching numbers. Note that this SN has no letter suffix. Eagle proof marks in evidence, top cover is marked “bpr” Grossfuss. Bolt and bbl have “I” after SN indicating they are first bolt & bbl for this gun. Tripod is numbered 3649, dated 1941 and appears to be fully functional. Gun firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 95% orig blue finish on metal parts with forward part of shroud having more of a plum color and thinning somewhat with some scratches. Also a couple of dings on right side of top cover with some scratches to blueing. Top cover has more of a grayish blue finish but different colors to parts are unquestionably orig as manufactured and in no way detract. Wooden butt has some gouges, chips and handling marks but is still completely serviceable. Black hand grip has 3/8″ chip out of left panel right at forward base near retaining screw; this could be replaced to make it perfect but this should in no way detract from this arm. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face has brown grease in it. Tripod retains over 85% of its orig green paint showing some scuffs and red primer underneath; optical sight base is present and made of aluminum; oil filler cap not present; lower leather pad on front leg not present; upper pad covered in pebble finished leather and is complete and serviceable. This incredible example combines matching numbers and outstanding condition on an uncommon model. A true Holy Grail for the advanced collector. 4-51783 JWK42 (20,000-24,000) – Lot 1031 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**INCREDIBLE ALL MATCHING TANK MODEL MG 34 (C&R).