Original German MG 34 MG 42 Basket Belt Carriers with Belts & Feed Strips in 1943 dated WWII Transport Frame Antique Cartridge Firearms This indicates the type of

This indicates the type of movement "cylinder" and that it is an 8 (Huit) Jewel Movement

Pressure of 400 pounds (180 kg) on the center of the mine or 200 pounds (91 kg) on its edge deforms the pressure plate compressing a spring

We do believe them to be period applied

It must have been three feet thick

Overall length of this example is 17 inches in the impressive scabbard

Original German MG 34 MG 42 Basket Belt Carriers with Belts & Feed Strips in 1943 dated WWII Transport Frame Antique Cartridge Firearms This indicates the type ofOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. German manufactured, these are steel basket belt carriers which attach to the feed tray assemblies of the MG 34 or MG 42, held in the correct Transport frame. Each carrier contains one 50 round belt as well as a starter tab. The Transport frame has original WWII period hand painted Panzergrau paint, with what looks to be DAK tan underneath. The two carriers are painted with post war apple green. The Transport