Italian vehicle mount (I think)

[hcpookie]

Check this out - looks like it is simply missing the buttstock:



image from here:

http://www.esercito.difesa.it/English/m ... 25_eng.asp

There is a link for the MG 42/59 crew served weapon but I can't follow it for some reason.

[JBaum]

In that configuration, it's called the MG3A1. They also made a remote controlled mount so the shooter could remain in the armored vehicle while shooting.

[MGW LLC]

Is that the same configuration used in tanks?

[JBaum]

I'm not aware of the MG42/MG3 being used IN a tank. ON a tank, yes, but not IN one.

There's usually a rubber cup/bumper that goes on the buffer in this application, too.

[AlexStudio]

MG3 is used as the coaxial MG IN the Leopard2 turret, also ON the loader's hatch.

[Bil]

Thanks,and welcome to the new guy!! As the 42,I have seen many pick of it mounted on the lafette with buttstock removed,not sure if they used any sort of rubber bumper. ---bil

[longhorn109]

Has the guy in the photo got a bird stuck to the side of his head

[Bil]

That is a traditional part of his units uniform.It is a reminder from their WWII days,when it looks like the war is going the wrong way,just 'fly away' ! ---bil

[MG34Biker]

Our guy at ZIB Militaria is selling the NIB Leopard Mounts on Gunbroker:

ZIB Leopard Mount