Orig Nazi marked MG42 metal belt loader (Gürtfuller 34) in its orig can and MGZ 40 optical indirect fire scope in its orig box. Both of these items appear to be complete and serviceable, optical sight includes 1 red and 1 amber cloud filter within lid, scope is maker marked "cme" and textile marked "5289". SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Optics are clear. Horizontal leveling bubble not serviceable due to cracked receptacle. Rubber eye cup present and serviceable and still supple. Graduations legible on this optic sight. Metal can retains 80% of its orig field gray paint with most of loss being on the lid which exhibits light surface corrosion in gray metal. Stenciled M.G.Z. 40 still legible on top of exterior. Belt loader retains over 90% of its orig finish with some loss of finish where the belt meets the feed way as well as some brassing to other moving parts. Can retains about 50% of its orig finish showing typical chipping and flaking with some corrosion showing through to bare metal. Another very useful and collectible set of accessories for the WWII machine gun enthusiast. 43475-1125 JWK72 (2,000-2,500)