mg34 lafette spare bolt box

[biochembri]

Here are pictures of my recent ebay purchase for a mg34 lafette spare bolt box. Your opinions are encouraged. I would also be interested in seeing other examples of this items from other collectors out there. I dont know if this is original. The markings are as follows: TWO WaA! Now that seems strange for a field made item. Makes me suspicous. One WaA has the "K16" and the other "WaA63". The only other marking is a "WK". All of these are located on the inside top of the lid. In case you were interested, the cost of the bolt box was $329.50 with shipping.

[Ed S]

The nuts and bolts look like they came from Home Depot. Check to see if they are metric, but I think they should be painted rather than looking new.

[tomcatshaas]

Here are some pics of my 34 bolt box. I can't find any markings in the lid or outside. It also came with its own bolt box stand.

TC

[Mg34gunner]

Your bolt box is original. The mounting screws are not. I too found WaA markings on my box when I stripped it.

Not all spare bolt boxes were field made.

[biochembri]

I have three mg34 bolts, one is I believe an original and two more TNW Semi-modified. All of them have the extension on the back and thus do not fit the spare bolt box. According Myrvang a slot was cut to accomodate the lengthened bolts. This was stated in the memos around 1941. This would lead me to conclude this is a rather early war bolt box as it does not have a slot cut. Does anyone have one with a slot cut into it? I assume the bulge on the side is not what Myrvang is talking about.

Brian

[tomcatshaas]

you are correct. It also came with an early bolt too!

TC

[Reichpapers]

You can get the bolts to fit perfectly by rotating that lever to the side, instead of sticking straight back.

[Bil]

TC-nice lafette-I can't wait till you get it all done-watch out for pieces that go 'sproing!'.I am still looking for 1 for the 34. ---bil