GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
OUTSTANDING AND MATCHING MG-34 TANK MACHINE GUN WITH LAFETTE TRIPOD AND TRANSIT CHEST (C&R).GERMANMG-345808f8MMWOODEN STORAGE CRATE, MOUNTMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 8mm. 23" bbl. Manufactured by "cra" (Maget) in 1943. External SNs match with buttstock and its steel retaining collar un-numbered as is often found on tank machine guns. Bbl is also without SN manufactured by "660" (Steyr) in 1940. Bolt SN matches rcvr. Bipod and clamp-on front sight present as well as anti-aircraft post and fork with Nazi marked yoke "eat" (Rudolf Schluckebeir & Co) and dated "43" over eagle proof. Top cover is marked "cof" (Carl Eickhorn) and matches receiver SN. Nazi proofs visible on many parts. Tripod manufactured by "eat" (Rudolf Schluckebeir) and includes orig leather shoulder carrying straps with brown leather covered pads. Accessories also include an orig pressed paper gunners pouch dated "1945" complete with spanner, broken case removal tool, AA sight, oiler, spare bolt, belt starter segment and orig "1944" dated mit. Orig action cover and leather sling also included in wooden transit chest, which does not match SN, probably one originally destined for Portugal as indicated by the exterior markings. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Nearly all of a combination of orig finish with some professionally refinished parts. Feed arm is a plum/blue color, as is the buffer indicating re-finish. Hand grip does not appear to be re-finished. Markings throughout are crisp and clear. Mechanics of both gun and tripod are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Leather pads and shoulder straps of tripod are extremely fine. Paint is very fine on tripod, as well as AA post and fork. Finding any MG-34 in this condition with these accessories is tremendous, to find a tank model like this is the opportunity of a collectors lifetime. 52168-3 JWK57 (24,000-32,000)