**GERMAN MG 34 MACHINE GUN. (C&R)

**GERMAN MG 34 MACHINE GUN. (C&R). SN 7661. Cal. 8 mm. 24-1/2″ bbl. This MG 34 was manufactured by “dot” (Waffenwerke Brunn) in 1943. This gun includes an orig leather sling, a 50-rnd drum marked “WC 42”, and a 75 rnd saddle drum marked “962 ZZ”. Bbl is Nazi proof marked and SN “8581”. Bbl shroud, receiver and buffer have matching SN. Top cover is marked “cof” (Grossfus) and numbered “7888”. The buttstock cup is numbered “2310”. Hand grip assembly is numbered “78”. The bi-pod is unnumbered but does have adjustment knob. Feed tray is marked “clc” (Herder) and has the field modification of cutting out and raising the lip on the right for the belt to hang on when emptied. The charging handle is numbered “48 5A” with a Nazi proof mark. Butt is unnumbered and of the attractive deep brown Bakelite color. Other than this fact, this weapon appears fully functional. 50-rnd drum fits properly onto feed tray. Saddle drum does not snap onto feed tray, as it utilizes a different top cover. The MG-34 was the mainstay of the WWII German forces, and although the later MG-42 fired faster, the MG-34 was of high quality machined parts, and remained in use and production through to the end of the war. It was truly a “universal” machine gun with provision for walking fire using drum attachment, vehicle anti-aircraft defense using saddle drums, ground use with bi-pod, and also long range ground use with heavy tripod. The MG-34 is always a highly sought after collectors item. PROVENANCE: Collection of Carl “Bill” Morrison. Consignor states it’s a real corker of a shooter. This gun was originally acquired by William Vallerand through Interarm Co as one of a pair. Morrison got the better conditioned of the two. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Over 90% deep blue finish throughout with exception of the butt cup, on which the bluing is very thin and reduced to a patina. Buttstock has some handling marks and a few scuffs but is still very attractive. Hand grip panels are black Bakelite and also in excellent condition. Orig leather sling is still soft and very serviceable but the stitching is just starting to let go on hand grip side. Bore could use a cleaning but is shiny and bright and may be excellent. Recoil booster is in especially fine condition and well oiled. Bolt face is excellent. This is an especially attractive MG 34 with a beautiful bakelight butt and exceedingly clean muzzle booster assembly. 4-48649 JWK6 (15,000-20,000)

[Audio file of Bill Morrison talking about German MG-34 Machine Gun.]

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3009	$29,325.00	GERMAN MG 34 MACHINE GUN. (C&R). SN 7661. Cal. 8 mm. 24-1/2″ bbl. This MG 34 was manufactured by “dot” (Waffenwerke Brunn) in 1943. This gun includes an orig leather sling, a 50-rnd drum marked “WC 42”, and a 75 rnd saddle drum marked “962 ZZ”. Bbl is Nazi proof marked and SN “8581”. Bbl shroud, receiver and buffer have matching SN. Top cover is marked “cof” (Grossfus) and numbered “7888”. The buttstock cup is numbered “2310”. Hand grip assembly is numbered “78”. The bi-pod is unnumbered but does have adjustment knob. Feed tray is marked “clc” (Herder) and has the field modification of cutting out and raising the lip on the right for the belt to hang on when emptied. The charging handle is numbered “48 5A” with a Nazi proof mark. Butt is unnumbered and of the attractive deep brown Bakelite color. Other than this fact, this weapon appears fully functional. 50-rnd drum fits properly onto feed tray. Saddle drum does not snap onto feed tray, as it utilizes a different top cover. The MG-34 was the mainstay of the WWII German forces, and although the later MG-42 fired faster, the MG-34 was of high quality machined parts, and remained in use and production through to the end of the war. It was truly a “universal” machine gun with provision for walking fire using drum attachment, vehicle anti-aircraft defense using saddle drums, ground use with bi-pod, and also long range ground use with heavy tripod. The MG-34 is always a highly sought after collectors item. PROVENANCE: Collection of Carl “Bill” Morrison. Consignor states it’s a real corker of a shooter. This gun was originally acquired by William Vallerand through Interarm Co as one of a pair. Morrison got the better conditioned of the two. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine to excellent. Over 90% deep blue finish throughout with exception of the butt cup, on which the bluing is very thin and reduced to a patina. Buttstock has some handling marks and a few scuffs but is still very attractive. Hand grip panels are black Bakelite and also in excellent condition. Orig leather sling is still soft and very serviceable but the stitching is just starting to let go on hand grip side. Bore could use a cleaning but is shiny and bright and may be excellent. Recoil booster is in especially fine condition and well oiled. Bolt face is excellent. This is an especially attractive MG 34 with a beautiful bakelight butt and exceedingly clean muzzle booster assembly. 4-48649 JWK6 (15,000-20,000) [Audio file of Bill Morrison talking about German MG-34 Machine Gun.] Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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