***MG-34 GERMAN MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE).

***MG-34 GERMAN MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 9364a. Cal. 8mm. 24″ bbl. Manufactured by “DOT” Waffenwerk Brunn, Czechoslovakia under German occupation, dated 1945. Accessories include: orig MG-34 lafette tripod, two spare bbls, one orig 50 rnd drum, anti-aircraft post for lafette with MG-42 yoke, MG-34 AA sight, post war carrying handle, modern adapter to fit gun to “music stand” anti-aircraft tripod, orig gunner’s kit in pebble leather box, 14 orig MG-34 belt segments and 3 starter tabs, and approx 100 rnds modern ammo and 50 rnds display ammo. Also a copy of collector grade MG-34-MG-42 book by Folke Myrvang. Also includes orig wooden transit chest. Receiver and bbl shroud have matching numbers. Rest of gun parts appear mismatched. Action functions smoothly when cycled by hand, cams on receiver are in excellent condition. This arm appears fully functional. All three bbls are Isreali made. The two spare bbls are chrome lined. Tripod appears fully functional. Traverse and elevation moved freely. Dated “1942 bkh 4099a” on traverse mechanism and 1943 “fsu 4922a” on cradle, which has later style brass deflector. Steel base for optical sight block on tripod is present with serviceable mounting holes but no aluminum optical block base present. CONDITION: Gun retains 50% of light grey finish on receiver with less on top cover. Overall gun has nice light gray patina. Muzzle and booster contain 95%+ of refinish. Bipod included is orig WWII German w/o leg adjustment knob appropriate for this late war vintage gun. Wood buttstock has numberous dings from handling typical. Overall very good with one small crack on right side. Top cover and feed block serial numbers match. Tripod retains 80%+ green enamel paint. Tripod backpads retain canvas covering and have the same light green paint as rest of tripod. Lubrication oil cap on tripod is present. 50 rnd drum has had lid retaining clasp broken off and it is missing. This does not affect, however, the functionality of the item when mounted on gun. Gunners kit includes a 2nd AA spider sight, orig broken case extractor, muzzle wrench, lubrication oil can, and spare bolt, which although numbered, does not match gun. Pebble leather gunners box is fully serviceable although has one small gouge on top cover. All in all this appears to be a highly functional shooters set-up. Matching serial numbered 1945 dated receivers and shrouds are scarce. 4-37884 JWK24 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1019	$8,050.00	*MG-34 GERMAN MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). SN 9364a. Cal. 8mm. 24″ bbl. Manufactured by “DOT” Waffenwerk Brunn, Czechoslovakia under German occupation, dated 1945. Accessories include: orig MG-34 lafette tripod, two spare bbls, one orig 50 rnd drum, anti-aircraft post for lafette with MG-42 yoke, MG-34 AA sight, post war carrying handle, modern adapter to fit gun to “music stand” anti-aircraft tripod, orig gunner’s kit in pebble leather box, 14 orig MG-34 belt segments and 3 starter tabs, and approx 100 rnds modern ammo and 50 rnds display ammo. Also a copy of collector grade MG-34-MG-42 book by Folke Myrvang. Also includes orig wooden transit chest. Receiver and bbl shroud have matching numbers. Rest of gun parts appear mismatched. Action functions smoothly when cycled by hand, cams on receiver are in excellent condition. This arm appears fully functional. All three bbls are Isreali made. The two spare bbls are chrome lined. Tripod appears fully functional. Traverse and elevation moved freely. Dated “1942 bkh 4099a” on traverse mechanism and 1943 “fsu 4922a” on cradle, which has later style brass deflector. Steel base for optical sight block on tripod is present with serviceable mounting holes but no aluminum optical block base present. CONDITION: Gun retains 50% of light grey finish on receiver with less on top cover. Overall gun has nice light gray patina. Muzzle and booster contain 95%+ of refinish. Bipod included is orig WWII German w/o leg adjustment knob appropriate for this late war vintage gun. Wood buttstock has numberous dings from handling typical. Overall very good with one small crack on right side. Top cover and feed block serial numbers match. Tripod retains 80%+ green enamel paint. Tripod backpads retain canvas covering and have the same light green paint as rest of tripod. Lubrication oil cap on tripod is present. 50 rnd drum has had lid retaining clasp broken off and it is missing. This does not affect, however, the functionality of the item when mounted on gun. Gunners kit includes a 2nd AA spider sight, orig broken case extractor, muzzle wrench, lubrication oil can, and spare bolt, which although numbered, does not match gun. Pebble leather gunners box is fully serviceable although has one small gouge on top cover. All in all this appears to be a highly functional shooters set-up. Matching serial numbered 1945 dated receivers and shrouds are scarce. 4-37884 JWK24 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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