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Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:14 pm
by ChrisPCook
Just picked up a barrel carrier, but it's different...it looks like a typical Laufschutzer carrier, but is shorter in length, and from what I can tell has no markings (they may be hiding under the postwar repaint job, but I doubt it). Anyone have any ideas? I'm on the road right now, so can't post photos. It's probably 4-5 inches shorter in length, won't fit a standard barrel, was maybe thinking it was for an MG34S, but honestly don't have a clue as I have never seen one like this. Chris....
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:14 am
by glassmountains
It could possibly be a 34/S. Need to see some pics.
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:57 pm
by ChrisPCook
Here's some photos....length is just shy of 23 inches.... Chris...
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:59 pm
by ChrisPCook
Two more... I haven't found any markings yet, they may be under the Yugo repaint, but unsure??? Chris....
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:32 pm
by Blanksguy
MG-42 Barrel-Assembly should fit in that as IMA was selling these ("Yugo") MG-42 Barrel-Carriers several years ago w/MG-42 Barrels in them.
When you lay the barrel in it, make sure that the barrel-extension is oriented so that it seats on that projection inside the carrier (looks similar to a "tab" but keeps the barrel from shifting).
Regards, RichardS in MI.
Blanksguy2001@chartermi.net
PS: A carrier for the MG34/41 (MG34S) would be similar to the MG34 barrel-carrier but possibly shorter and made for the larger diameters of the MG34/41 Barrel at both ends.
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:13 pm
by Bil
I have one very similar-the sling is a bit differant,and the semi-circular clip you have is not in mine.The one I have is brand new,and is a Yugo product-large part numbers on the outside 12-124-8524 The 42/53 barrel fits as Richard describes. ---bil
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:56 am
by ChrisPCook
Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it! Kinda odd when you haven't seen one before, Chris...
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:02 am
by bergflak
Bil wrote:I have one very similar-the sling is a bit differant,and the semi-circular clip you have is not in mine.The one I have is brand new,and is a Yugo product-large part numbers on the outside 12-124-8524 The 42/53 barrel fits as Richard describes. ---bil
Bil! Yours ain't Yugo, it is Bundeswehr! 12-124-8524 is a Nato stock number, "12" denoting German manufacture (if it had been "00" or "01" it would have been US made
). The carrier in question above is a new-made yugo piece and not a German remake by the way. The sling is a tell tale sign!
Re: Odd Barrel Carrier?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:47 am
by Bil
Thanks for the info-now I have to keep it with the mg3 stuff!
---bil