September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Original tan painted German MG-42 Lafette tripod, with green painted replacement elevation gear mechanism. Elevation mechanism is marked “cql” over serial number and discernable eagle proof. Range plate not present on elevation mechanism but remnants of corner pieces and rivets remain. Tripod is marked with maker code “dar” on top cover, with “OS” and serial number. Spent case chute present. Traverse scale is not steel (does not attract magnet). CONDITION: Tripod paint coverage is over 70% with loss of paint to brown patina in places. Brown leather covered pads are in good serviceable condition. Mechanics are smooth and positive. With some judicious effort to strip and repaint the elevation mechanism what is already an attractive Lafette 42 tripod would be improved considerably. JWK 2024-09-018.