Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun by Gustloff-Werke with Basket Carrier - dated 1942 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia so most of this deterioration

so most of this deterioration looks to be from age and storage

The chin strap looks to be made of faux leather finished pressed paper or fabric

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Also shows a clear COLTS PATENT stamping on the left side

which unlike many is slotted and has a functional bayonet catch

Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun by Gustloff-Werke with Basket Carrier - dated 1942 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia so most of this deteriorationOriginal Item: Only One available! This is one of our original WWII issue MG34 display machine guns. It is coded along with multiple German wartime markings and has multiple Waffenamts. It bears original serial number 6419 on the barrel jacket, along with dfb 42 for 1942 manufacture by Gustloff Werke, Waffenfabrik, in Suhl, Germany. There has been some past wear and reconditioning of the barrel jacket, so the markings are a bit faint. The top cover