MG34 (Maschinengewehr 34), German machine gun with bipod

Militaria replica of the WWII German MG 34 machine gun (moving parts, non-functional weapon).

MG 34 or Maschinengewehr 34, I'm a German machine gun produced in 380,000 units from 1934 to 1945. Thanks to a perforated cooling sleeve, I can achieve a rate of fire of 800 to 900 rounds per minute.
My versatility was a minor revolution on the battlefield. I could be used on my bipod, mounted on an MG-34 tripod, or on a lighter tripod specially adapted for anti-aircraft fire. My bipod also had two positions, one under the muzzle of the gun, which was the most stable, and another at the weapon's center of gravity, which provided a better field of fire.
However, two major shortcomings limited my use: I tended to jam in dusty environments, and I was expensive to produce. I was therefore replaced by the MG 42, which was less sensitive to fouling and more expensive to manufacture.

Reference n° 0207 - Shipped within 48 hours
522 € (free shipping)