317

Attractive Late War German MG34 Display Gun

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Attractive Late War German MG34 Display Gun
CURRENT BID
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
ENTER YOUR MAXIMUM ABSENTEE BID[?]
You must bid at least
2,500.00USD
USD
2,500.00 x 1 unit = 2,500.00USDApplicable fees & taxes are added at checkout.
[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 23 @ 09:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
This well-constructed display gun is built with what appears to be mostly original wartime components. The original ''DFB-40''-coded barrel retains a very good mostly bright bore showing some light oxidation, frosting, and otherwise strong rifling. The blued steel 80% ''receiver'' remains in very fine condition with the remaining components retaining traces of original blue throughout with some areas of light oxidation and the barrel jacket assembly showing handling marks and surface ware. The barrel trunnion has been lightly cleaned to a silvery-gunmetal patina with fine oxidation staining. Original wartime markings of ''DOT'' code for Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1945 date, (Eagle / WaA63), and serial number ''2812''. The front bipod is marked (Eagle WaA815) 98E-code and is in good working order with moderate wear toning to a dark gray-brown patina with areas of light oxidation speckling scattered moderate handling marks and silvering on high edges. The top covers number matches the receiver also cleaned to a silvery-gunmetal patina with fine oxidation staining. Included is one Gurttrommel 34 drum designed to carry one 50-round ammunition belt for the MG 34, MG 42. This drum is marked ''DDF'' code for Lohmann-Werke, A.G., Bielefeld on the top and Finnish capture marking of ''SA'' on the underside. The 50-round drum retains about 75% original finish with high edge wear toning to gray, spots of light oxidation, and scattered moderate handling marks. The rare Bakelite buttstock aside from general surface wear is in overall good to very good condition. There is no damage or cracking to the Bakelite structure itself showing normal bruises and handling marks consistent with a military rifle. It is mismatched to the receiver with a number marked ''7858h'' on the left side. The Bakelite grip panels are in similar condition showing some small chips and dings. This dummy gun will make a fine addition to your collection. (31A11738-RG-2) {NON-GUN} [John Micavich Collection] [PLEASE NOTE EXTRA SHIPPING WILL APPLY] (3500/4000)