Original German WWII MG 42 Display Machine Gun by Mauser Werke with Bipod & Belt Drum - made in 1944-1945 MG 34 Reciever Assembly The gun was officially introduced

The gun was officially introduced into service on 23 May 1935

It has a kurikata knob for the attachment of a sageo cord

And then I ended up in a German hospital

the wood also has some cracking on both sides near the crossguard

the motto of the Victoria Police

Original German WWII MG 42 Display Machine Gun by Mauser Werke with Bipod & Belt Drum - made in 1944-1945 MG 34 Reciever Assembly The gun was officially introducedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Constructed from a legally demilitarized (de milled) torch cut parts set, this is a wonderful and rare German WWII MG42 Display Gun. Condition wise, it is one of the best we have ever seen. The metal finish and overall condition is excellent, and it will make a fantastic addition to any WWII Collection. Comprised almost all original WWII parts, this display gun was reconstructed using a BATF approved re welded