The MG 34 (Maschinengewehr 34) is a German recoil-reloading and air-cooled machine gun, introduced in 1934. It is considered the world's first general-purpose machine gun (light, bipod-equipped and heavy, tripod-equipped). It is capable of sustaining a high volume of fire, without sacrificing movement speed, or tactical flexibility. It was in service from 1936 to 1956.
The main design of the MG 34 was carried out by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, who was based on a model by Louis Stange of Rheinmetall, which had just entered service in Switzerland.
The MG 34 could use either 50- or 75-round tape drums as well as 50- or 250-round ammunition tapes. The ammunition it fired was 7.92 x 57 Mauser caliber and had an effective range of 1200 m with a bipod and 3000-3500 m with a tripod. It had a rate of fire of 800-900 rounds per minute, much higher than the British Bren or American Browning machine guns, which had a rate of fire of about 500 or 600 rounds per minute.
The German Army had managed to manufacture a multipurpose machine gun, and with which their divisions, both armored and infantry, were equipped. Even the German air force used a version of the same model, albeit modified for use in aircraft. Only about 350,000 units were manufactured due to their high cost due to their laborious and careful manufacturing.
Today, there are still many armies in the world that employ machine guns developed from the basic configuration of the MG 34.
Relive the most famous battles of WWII with this historical Denix Replica!
Features
Wood Stock
Simulated Loading and Firing Mechanism
Functional Bipod
Material: Metal (Zinc Alloy), Wood, Plastic
Length: 48.03"
Weight: 15.30 Lbs
Note: All post 1898 replicas have an orange plug at the end of the barrel as required by law
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Mg34
I'm the head Armor for a TV production company. And we git this to be used in a film it's so real like. You can't tell it from the real thing. We added a link round ammo belt to ours for the film and it looks so real on camera. We plan to be buying at least 100 guns from this company over the next year and a half.
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Mg34
Very happy with my purchase, product is great, transaction was easy, and shipping was fast, I will buy from Replica Weaponry again.....
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MG34
Overall, this is an amazing replica and is a great reproduction of an iconic machine gun. Mine does have a couple of issues with wobbling, notably the connection between the receiver and barrel shroud, the midpoint of the barrel shroud at the AA sight bracket, and the charging handle. Nonetheless, it still feels like I’m holding and seeing a real piece of history and I am very glad that I made this purchase.
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Awesome
Very impressed with this replica, excellent realism and detail. I added army surplus ammo and belt and looks like the real deal. Wish they would make a MG42!
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Denix MG34
Another hit from Denix. Heavy authentic looking replica. Impressive number of moving parts. I added an inexpensive repro sling (grip requires drilling), a post-war ammo box and a correct 25 round belt of inert ammo, all easily purchased on the internet. Looks just as good as most of the de-milled originals out there for a fraction of the cost.
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MG34
Fast shipping, product as good as it looks in photos. Very pleased and impressed with quality.
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Mg-34
The machine gun looks amazing. All metal except for the butt stock which is wood, as it should be .Looks just like the real thing. Very impressed with the quality.
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MG 34
Arrived today and am very impressed. Awesome piece of history. Service and shipping was excellent, recommend to anyone interested in these products.
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GREAT looking Replica!
I love WWII Memorabilia and have wanted am MG34 for quite a while. Came across this Denix version recently and it appeared to be exactly what I was looking for. I received my order from Replica Weaponry quickly and safely and I must say, it is WAY better than expected. I am extremely happy with this purchase.
