Description

An exacting reproduction of the infamous MG 34 machine gun, made of metal and wood, with loading, firing mechanism and mobile bipod.

The MG 34 (Maschinengewehr 34) is a German recoil-reloading and air-cooled machine gun, introduced in 1934. It is considered the world’s first general-purpose machine gun (light, bipod-equipped and heavy, tripod-equipped). It is capable of sustaining a high volume of fire, without sacrificing movement speed, or tactical flexibility. It was in service from 1936 to 1956.

The main design of the MG 34 was carried out by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, who was based on a model by Louis Stange of Rheinmetall, which had just entered service in Switzerland.

The MG 34 could use either 50- or 75-round tape drums as well as 50- or 250-round ammunition tapes. The ammunition it fired was 7.92 x 57 Mauser caliber and had an effective range of 1200 m with a bipod and 3000-3500 m with a tripod. It had a rate of fire of 800-900 rounds per minute, much higher than the British Bren or American Browning machine guns, which had a rate of fire of about 500 or 600 rounds per minute.

The German Army had managed to manufacture a multipurpose machine gun, and with which their divisions, both armoured and infantry, were equipped. Even the German air force used a version of the same model, albeit modified for use in aircraft. Only about 350,000 units were manufactured due to their high cost due to their laborious and careful manufacturing.

Today, there are still many armies in the world that employ machine guns developed from the basic configuration of the MG 34.

Relive the most famous battles of WWII with this historical Denix Replica!

Features

Dry Firing & cocking Mechanism
Functional Bipod & full wooden stock
Material: Metal (Zinc Alloy), Wood, Plastic
Length: 122cm
Weight: 6.9kg

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WE POST WITHIN AUSTRALIA ONLY FOR THESE REPLICA FIREARMS – SO NO OVERSEAS SALES ALLOWED. Posting out within 24 hours of being ordered. The item is a replica weapon. It is designed to resemble in shape, size, weight and basic functionality the firearm it represents. It has basic working parts and or removable parts (check description) and is a genuine Kolser or Denix/Spanish made item. The replica comes in its factory card box. Whilst this replica can be cocked and ‘dry fired’, it cannot fire, nor can it be altered to fire live rounds. These are not intended to be used outside of your private residence and frequent use and or rough play may result in damage to the item which will not be covered by return warranty under Australian Consumer law. No license is required or permit needed to purchase from us if you live in WA, SA and QLD. JB Military Antiques is not responsible for any paperwork you may need to own this product in your locality. We cannot give legal advice to anyone in regards to these replica firearms and suggest that if you have any questions, you contact your local Police Firearms branch for further details.