Description
Original WWII German MG34 Spare Barrel Carrier – Laufschützer 34, “brc 43”
Blued Black Steel – Waffenamt Stamped – Russian Capture with Postwar Strap
A very good and original example of the WWII German MG34 spare barrel carrier, officially designated Laufschützer 34, used to carry a quick-change barrel for the MG34 and MG42 machine guns.
Original WWII German MG34 Spare Barrel Carrier – Laufschützer 34, “bhm 43”
Black Painted Finish – Waffenamt Stamped – Russian Capture with Postwar Strap
An excellent original example of the WWII German MG34 spare barrel carrier, officially designated Laufschützer 34, designed to carry a quick-change barrel for the MG34 and MG42 machine guns.
According to German military regulations, MG barrels were to be replaced after approximately 150 rounds of continuous fire to avoid overheating. Every MG team was equipped with one or more of these carriers as part of their field equipment.
This example features:
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Maker code “bhm”
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Date stamp “43” (1943),
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Original black painted finish showing honest wear and field patina,
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Clear Waffenamt acceptance stamp, verifying official military acceptance,
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Fully functional hinged lid and locking mechanism,
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A Russian capture strap, added postwar when the equipment was reused on the Eastern Front.
Key features:
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Authentic wartime German manufacture – “bhm 43”
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Waffenamt WaA647 stamped
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Original black painted finish
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Postwar Russian capture strap modification
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Good condition with intact mechanical parts
This is a scarce and desirable piece of original German MG support equipment, perfect for collectors or reenactors.
