MG34 Drum/Carrier/Can

sdmark777 · 05-18-2020, 02:34 PM

In this picture are two MG34 Belt Drum mags, a carrier and an ammo can. The drums and carrier are a little darker green than the ammo can. I thought the ammo can to be original finish. I am wondering if the drums and carrier are post war repaint or original finish. Can anyone say based on this picture?

gunnertwo · 05-18-2020, 02:42 PM

I believe the paint is post WWII. I have some 60's vintage European cans in the same color.

G2

sheepherder · 05-18-2020, 04:44 PM

Interesting barrel nut on the MP-40. Most have six flats. Is it Finnish???

Here's a pic of my Finnish MG-34/MG-42 ammo can. It's been sitting in my basement for forty-something years, but the color looks similar.

sdmark777 · 05-18-2020, 07:34 PM

Thanks guys. The carrier and belt drums are war time dated. As to the MP40 it is a mismatched parts kit on a dummy receiver with no non-german ie Finnish markings. I believe there were both the usual 6 flats and 2 flats on MP40 barrel nuts, depending on manufacturer and year of production. But I am not super knowledgeable on MP40 variations.

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sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 284 Thanks: 664 Thanked 665 Times in 171 Posts	MG34 Drum/Carrier/Can In this picture are two MG34 Belt Drum mags, a carrier and an ammo can. The drums and carrier are a little darker green than the ammo can. I thought the ammo can to be original finish. I am wondering if the drums and carrier are post war repaint or original finish. Can anyone say based on this picture? Attached Thumbnails

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Interesting barrel nut on the MP-40. Most have six flats. Is it Finnish??? Here's a pic of my Finnish MG-34/MG-42 ammo can. It's been sitting in my basement for forty-something years, but the color looks similar. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-18-2020, 02:42 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 611 Thanks: 808 Thanked 917 Times in 356 Posts	I believe the paint is post WWII. I have some 60's vintage European cans in the same color. G2

05-18-2020, 07:34 PM	#4
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 284 Thanks: 664 Thanked 665 Times in 171 Posts	Thanks guys. The carrier and belt drums are war time dated. As to the MP40 it is a mismatched parts kit on a dummy receiver with no non-german ie Finnish markings. I believe there were both the usual 6 flats and 2 flats on MP40 barrel nuts, depending on manufacturer and year of production. But I am not super knowledgeable on MP40 variations.