Israeli & German Marked MG 34 8mm 24” Inert Rifle WWII MG34 w/ Bipod
SOLD FOR: $1,682.00
WOA#: 240730SK003WY
Make: Czechoslovakia & Israeli
Model: MG34
Serial Number: NVSN
Year of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: 8mm Mauser / 7.92MM
Action Type: Non Firing
Markings: The top of the feed cover is marked “9396”
The feed tray is marked “2927”
The locking collar for the buttstock is marked “8870” and the buttstock collar is marked “1685” with a line struck through the entire number.
The right side of the buttstock is marked “cxb/44/ eagle over Sw@stica/ WaA920”.
The left side of the trigger guard is marked “S” and “F” .
The trigger itself has two different finger grooves. The top groove is marked “E” for semi automatic and the bottom groove is marked “D” for fully automatic fire.
The front of the trigger guard is marked “16”.
In front of the receiver the receiver-catch is marked “doT/ 1945 / Star of David /8376/b” also “c”.
The bipod is marked “98E surrounded by two Eagle over spooky pinwheel (Sw@stica) waffen amps.
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a flip up base with blade. The rear sight is an articulating post with “v” adjustable tangent leaf.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is wood and the pistol grips are synthetic. The buttstock shows minor wear and handling marks and the pistol grips bear some scuffs. There is a cracked line in the buttstock. The LOP measures 14 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The stock rates in about fair overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original to kit parts; faux receiver is painted black
Overall Condition: This inert rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows wear around the charging handle, barrel shroud, feed cover, and buttstock. The booster clicks and times, the feed cover opens and closes; the sights articulate. The safety and trigger move. The charging handle does not move. It has been removed from the rifle and should be reattached. The screw heads are sharp and pins are workable. The markings are clear. Overall, this inert display rifle rates in about good condition.
The bipod retains about 10% of its metal finish. with handling and storage wear evident across most surfaces, especially on moving parts. The screw heads and threads are sharp and clean. There are numerous spots of surface rust. It should be coated with a protective paint in our opinion. Please see the photos.
Mechanics: The rifle’s action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Three extra barrels, bipod, three War Department Technical Manual, and one German manual
Our Assessment: This is the world’s first general purpose machine gun. Also known as “The King of Machine Guns” The MG 34 (shortened from German: Maschinengewehr 34, or “machine gun 34”) is a German recoil-operated air-cooled general-purpose machine gun, first tested in 1929, introduced in 1934, and issued to units in 1936. It introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower – the Einheitsmaschinengewehr (Universal machine gun) – and is generally considered the world’s first general-purpose machine gun (GPMG)
The versatile MG 34 was chambered for the fully-powered 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge and was arguably the most advanced machine gun in the world at the time of its deployment. The MG 34 was envisaged and well-developed to provide portable light and medium machine gun infantry cover, anti-aircraft coverage, and even sniping ability. Its combination of exceptional mobility – being light enough to be carried by one man – and high rate of fire (of up to 900 rounds per minute) was unmatched.
Both the MG 34 and MG 42 were erroneously nicknamed “Spandau” by Allied troops, a carryover from the World War I nickname for the MG 08, which was produced at the Spandau Arsenal. Both air-cooled firearms intimidated most, and would go on to earn many nicknames, including “Angry Mustache Man’s Buzzsaw” thanks to the distinctive sound it made while firing its hundreds of rounds per minute.
The German MG34 is almost real, the inert firearm that looks & feels, exactly like the real thing. This German produced, Czech made, Israeli used MG 34 is a wonderful piece of military history. The marks on this kit tell a story of being one of the first guns sent to Israel in 1947 with “eagle over spooky pinwheel” proofs. Most likely placing it as an Operation Balak Gun.
This rifle’s receiver is not real but it is made of real parts and is arranged in the traditional “dual purpose machine gun” configuration with a folding bipod; And she ships straight to your door. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
