I enjoy books written for collectors and have quite a few guidebooks in my library but i have never seen more detailed information on any subject before. Contained within the tripod is an optics scope and battery box. I highly recommend the book mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang. This left a situation where most mg34 were disposed of one way or the other, while the matching lafette 34 was rebuilt for use with the mg42mg1mg3m53mg74. Rare wwii german mg34 mg42 lafette tripod tools waffenmeister werkzeug 1941 1943.
Wehrmacht field tripod for the mg42 with optic mount. This left and right movement coupled with the automatic elevation and depression of the lafette cradle allows for the maximum area coverage for a given distance and width. Folke myrvang has written a book that has been well received by those of us who own these weapons or collect items associated with them. Mg34 and mg42 in norway, post ww2 by folke myrvang. Im aware of folke myrvang s mg34 mg42 german universal machineguns and german universal machineguns, volume ii from the mg08 to. The mg42 lafette ground tripod is perfect for the firearms. Most armies wanted the mg42 or one of its siblings that would fit in the lafette 42.
In the mid 1980s it was decided that an aa tripod was necessary for firing against helicopters and. Excellent work on the german mg34 mg42, the german workhorse light machine gun by folke myrvang. A fast way to really learn how the mg34 works is to build a semiauto from a torch cut receiver. This left a situation where most mg34 were disposed of one way or the other, while the matching lafette 34 was rebuilt for use with the mg42 mg1mg3m53mg74. Mg34 mg42 gunner tool pouchmuseum grade man the line. We give a repro range plate in german language to each tripod. Mg 34 maschinengewehr 34 mounted on an antiaircraft aa tripod full hd. Best readily available material on them is mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang, published unfortunately by collector grade publications. Sep 30, 2012 ww2 german army mg34 and mg42 machine guns duration. The distinguishing features can be found by comparing them with a mg42 lafette. The author, a first lieutenant in the norwegian home guard, has. This kit is in excellent overall condition as the attached photos show. In his book mg34 mg42 german universal machineguns, folke myrvang lists 3 other serial numbers. Together these two items present the most correct appearance.
The weapon mounts and the trigger mechanism are simpler on the mg42 cradle. Ww2 german mg34 mg42 universal machine guns reference book. Mg34 dreyfuss anti aircraft tripod, post war issue but almost identical to ww2 with carry strap, extendable legs and drum carrier brackets. It was intended to replace the earlier mg 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to. This ki for sale by circle a on gunsamerica 949348311. The mg34 was the first modern, general purpose machine gun to be produced in large quantities. Description mg34 lafayette tab for tripod conversion. Folke myrvangs reference book on german mg42s manufactured in 1943. Original german wwii marked mg 42 lafette tripod stripped.
Tripods and mounts here you find tripods and mounts of the mg42 mg53 mg3. Mg34 and mg42 in norway, post ww2 by folke myrvang as the second world war ended, large quantities of small arms became surplus material in the countries where they had been brought by the fighting armies. Mg42 mg34 mount tripod parts spares wehrmacht front leg. This tripod is an excellent example of german engineering at its finest. Mg34 mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang. Dan if you can find a copy of mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang published by collector grade publications, i highly recommend it. Ten years ago, almost to the day, the first edition of folke myrvang s mg34 mg42, german universal machineguns was published, following a long period of research and writing.
Some of the features are black optical base, wrong uberschiesstafel or a new one affixed crudely, the markings some beutiful examples of fake markings in my lafette markings article, holes from the yugo data plate where the german marking would have been. Rtg parts llc has been family owned and operated since its inception in 1999. The topic is covered in the excellent book by folke myrvang, mg3442 german universal machineguns. German universal book mg42 mg34 guns machine ww2 reference ww2 german mg34. You will be forced to learn the intricacies and nuances of the mg34 as you try to make it work. According to folke myrvangs book, mg34mg42, german universal machineguns, the total number of lafettes exported to portugal was 334 pieces. However, the tripod will also house the m53 a yugoslavian licensebuilt version of the mg42, the mg3 and possibly its predecessor, the mg34. The excellent book by folke myrvang shows a very rare photo of the mechanism. Lafette parts product categories allegheny arsenal. I enjoy books written for collectors and have quite a few guidebooks in my library but i have never seen more detailed information on any subject.
This book is also referenced in folke myrvang s book about the mg34mg42. Entering production in 1942, it was intended to supplement and replace the earlier mg 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to. Did 16 scale wwii german kurt dorr action figure mg42 gunner. Mg34 mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang hb dj 1st edition mg34 mg42. All tripods bear german ww2 manufacturer markings and waffenamts. Price includes uk mainland delivery, please contact for shipping costs for overseas. The mg45 extended fully up the barrel like a mg42 but the cone was part of the receiver. Hope this helps and good luck in your purchase of that magical mg42. As mentioned, the mg42 lafette ground tripod was designed to house the mg42. Mg3 tripod manual in english mg34 42 message board. These mg42 lafette ground tripods are original world war ii era german manufactured and marked military tripod designed for the mg42 machine gun.
Ww2 german army mg34 and mg42 machine guns duration. The maschinengewehr 34, or mg 34, is a german recoiloperated aircooled machine gun, first. The mg42 was an improvement over the mg34 and much easier to manufacture. Mr myrvang has done a very nice job researching the mg34 and mg42. Per customer requests, we spent numerous hours expertly have stripping, priming clay red color and painted these tripods in the correct ordnance. Machine guns considered for conversion were the mg34 and the mg42. Sep 10, 2015 dan if you can find a copy of mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang published by collector grade publications, i highly recommend it. This is not a booklet,,, but a translation of the butz book, with mounts and optics.
The author goes into great deal on the developement of these weapons as well as the tactics that resulted in the developement. Mg34mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang. You are bidding on a complete mg34 parts kit less receiver that was purchased from allegheny arsenal several years ago. The german preference of high cyclic rate started with the mg34, which originally could be switched from around 600 rpm intended for infantry use to 900 rpm for antiaircraft use. Mg 34 maschinengewehr 34 mounted on a tripod full hd. The mg34 was a complicated weapon, and not as popular as the mg42 post. Can anyone recommend any mg34 books, manuals, or other resourceswebsites. Rtg parts was established to provide increased customer access to top quality military surplus parts, magazines and accessories. Folkes myrvang universal german machine guns mg3442. Gas piston system kit for ar standard carbine length mg34 lower feed block complete assembly mg34 buffer spring bottom plate for semiauto m2. At the youtube channel, the video automatic weapons. Email for details or to be put on the notification list. Based on this i assume that the lafettes manufactured for export must have been made in at least two series with production for the wehrmacht taking place in between. The legs swivel to collapse the tripod into a small package that is capable of being worn like a back pack.
Mg34mg42 german universal machine guns by folke myrvang. He supplies technical information that is not easy to come by in one complete volume. For the medium machine gun role a larger tripod, the mg 34 lafette 34, included a number of features, such. Lafette 53, postwar yugoslavian made lafette made to mount the mg42m53. Here you find tripods and mounts of the mg42 mg53 mg3. German mg34 for sale military collectibles for sale. Mg34 mg42 german universal machineguns by folke myrvang hb dj 1st edition.
The charging handle, for example, serves at least two other functions besides charging. The mg34 and the mg42 are often perceived as legolike. Jan 18, 2004 i will have a great mg34 book in a couple months. Mg 34 maschinengewehr 34 mounted on an antiaircraft aa tripod full hd duration. Once you mount your mg3 or clone like the mg42 or yugo m53, you can see your target using the periscope. In 1978 i had a very large book in my hands, which detailed the histories of most firearms that had been produced from about 1800 through to 1977. The mg34 was a complicated weapon, and not as popular as the mg42 post war.
It is marked with the products if item is original wehrmacht stock, yugo post war made or modern bundeswehr stock. Mg34 and mg42 machine guns information and photos from. This is the most informative book i have read on the mg34mg42 machineguns. While i save up, search, and start to acquire parts, id like to immerse myself in mg34 info. Left driver side headlight assembly for 0709 ford taurus mg34r4. Various models of the mg34, with small differences, were produced for the german wehrmacht during world war ii.
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