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MG 34 tripod wanted.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:24 pm
by Feldwebel 34
I am looking for a tripod or vehicle mount for with my recently aquired MG 34.
Any help appreciated!
Regards,
Eric[/b][/u]
? for you
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:21 pm
by Bossman
Eric,
are you wanting pre or post 1945 ?
Please specify as availability & price varies greatly.
Thanks
MG 34 tripod
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:33 pm
by Feldwebel 34
I am fairly new to the MG 34 so I am unsure of the differences (other than date of manufacture). I would probably go the least expensive route, but am open to advice.
Many thanks,
Eric
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:05 pm
by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
The differences are quite noticeable, so if you want to stay with WWII equipment for the original look, it will cost a bit more. However, it will retain and increase in value over time much faster, so it's worth it in the long run. I don't know where you can get one offhand, but the guys on this forum are extremely helpful and someone may eventually locate one for you.
tripod
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:16 am
by Feldwebel 34
I would like to stay with WW2 vintage, I believe...where would be a good place to see the differences in the wartime and postwar tripods?
Regards,
Eric
Re: ? for you
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:31 pm
by 762x51
Bossman wrote:Eric,
are you wanting pre or post 1945 ?
Please specify as availability & price varies greatly.
Thanks
I've never seen a post war MG34 tripod - Maybe I've been missing out - Where or who has them and can you post a photo?
Regards,
Orin
Clarify...
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:48 pm
by Feldwebel 34
I guess I should clarify that I was actually speaking of an A/A tripod as opposed to a Lafette tripod. I have seen the A/A tripod for sale at IMA and also the post war 'MG 42 tripod modified for the MG 34' at I/O. There is a big price difference! Is the one from IMA authentic? I would love to get a Lafette 34, but they seem to be out of my reach right now...
Regards,
Eric