MG-34 finally shipped

Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:39 pm

Just got this email: "We received the ATF approval on your full-auto MG-34 and shipping it out today via Fedex."

Woot woot

I got 6,000 rounds of ammo and can't wait to light up the valley.

Post by **JBaum** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:48 pm

Not trying to interject any bad feelings here, but USPS registered mail is much safer than FedEx for shipping an MG.

If it gets "lost", FedEx won't pay for it. Same goes for UPS.

Post office registered mail is the safest way to go. There is nothing illegal about sending a gun through the mail. When it's registered, whoever has possession of it has to sign for it coming in and going out.

Post by **Roscoeturner** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:20 pm

Many SOTs carry separate insurance for shipping via FedEx which could be the case with this shipper.

UPS expressly forbids the shipment of machine guns in their company tariff and will not cover them against thieft or damage.

I generally ship machine guns registered mail but have shipped via FedEx at the customer's request.

Post by **dwmmg08** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:07 pm

Congratulations!!!!!

Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:18 pm

Shooting it tomorrow for the first time. Had to watch a YouTube video to verify I knew how to load it. I haven't shot a belt fed MG since 1987 when I was a M-60 gunner in the 10th Mountain Division.

Post by **Roscoeturner** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:54 pm

WashingtonCountyGuns wrote:Shooting it tomorrow for the first time. Had to watch a YouTube video to verify I knew how to load it. I haven't shot a belt fed MG since 1987 when I was a M-60 gunner in the 10th Mountain Division.

Pretty much the same drill.

Post by **42rocker** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:53 am

Good Luck with everything and it sounds like you got it in ok..

Enjoy

Later 42rocker

Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:58 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTsxRJ20Kfw

The Iranian ammo doesn't cycle, but the Romanian stuff works great. Definitely ranks up there as one of my favorite MG's. I carried a M60 during my time with the 10th Mountain Infantry (purchased one of these too but haven't received it yet) but there is something about this MG-34 that I really like. Such a great piece of history. If any of you guys get near Pittsburgh, PA give us a call and I'll hook you up with a discounted demo.

Post by **www.Prussia.us** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:23 pm

CONGRATS on your new acquisition.

Feed her decent quality ammo, and with minor upkeep, that fraulein should last you a while

Post by **42rocker** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:23 am

Wow that was a fast belt drop. Thanks for the share.

Later 42rocker

Post by **michaelkih** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:02 pm

Nice!

I have a pre sample 34 and a C&R 42 both coming in to me. Can't wait!

Details on your gun? C&R? Year made?

Also, is that the Romanian Hot Shot ammo, or surplus?

Love the excitement at the end of your video!!

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