What would the rarer dated mg34's be?

[ncreptile]

Looking at picking a semi auto up and would like to know if there is any more value in a particular date?

[anjongni]

When looking at shrouds, here's some things to look for. My opinion of course....here's a nice one.....Phil
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =419571772

....... Better ......
Older
Unscrubbed
Maker's logo (BSW, Gustloff)
Plenty of stamped out serial numbers
Battle-damaged
Panzer shroud
IDF marked
...... Not as desirable....
Newer
Scrubbed
IDF marked
"dot" marked

[ncreptile]

Thank you, pretty sure I'm going with a 1940, its the earliest I could find.