Original German WWII MG 42 Display Machine Gun by Gustloff-Werke with Belt Drum & Bipod - made in 1944 Hotchkiss .303 a military commission—acting under authority

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the internal crank and connecting rod

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The second bayonet is a standard German WWI "Ersatz" bayonet

It appeared it was a certainty for Military approval but the system was non accepted based on interference from accumulated dust

Original German WWII MG 42 Display Machine Gun by Gustloff-Werke with Belt Drum & Bipod - made in 1944 Hotchkiss .303 a military commission—acting under authorityOriginal Item: Only One Available. Constructed from a legally demilitarized (de milled) parts set, this is a wonderful and rare German WWII MG42 Display Gun. It is built from all original parts on an original BATF compliant non firing display receiver, making this a 100% legal display machine gun. This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut receiver, including the barrel bushing, combined with some new made steel portions. It