MG 34 tripod wanted.

[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]

[Bossman]

Eric,
are you wanting pre or post 1945 ?

Please specify as availability & price varies greatly.

Thanks

[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

[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.

[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

[762x51]

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

[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