Original German MG 34/42 Ammunition Can in Postwar Green- Unmarked Hand Select:Yes Width: 14 inches (top of

Width: 14 inches (top of tripod)

It was intended to replace the earlier MG 34

The M37 was meant as company/battalion support as compared to the more troublesome M1930 meant for squad/platoon support

which are so hard to find

When the British forces adopted the Bren Light Machine Gun

Original German MG 34/42 Ammunition Can in Postwar Green- Unmarked Hand Select:Yes Width: 14 inches (top ofOriginal Item: Steel 250 round box designed to contain five 50 round steel belts of 7. 9257mm caliber ammunition (belts not included). These original cans are offered in very good to excellent condition. Most cans have leather padding on the top carry handle, and some have leather on the side carry handle. There is always a possibility that some of these cans were WW2 manufactured and the markings are concealed under the postwar paint (no guarantees)