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MG 34 on AA tripod and some arty shells
by Fragman1919A4
Anthro Artist
18 years ago
WW2 German MG34 GPMG, the worlds first "general purpose" machine gun, yeah, it's a dewat, non functional. Legal full auto guns a regular person could buy (yes, in many states, like here in Az, you may owm MG's) would run you over 20 grand....beyond the muzzle of the MG is a 4.5 inch rocket (9 feet tall) and below the tripod legs on the right, assorted Cannon projectiles and cased rounds. The black and yellow shell is a 155mm projectile and weighs in at 100 pounds. my arms stretched while I dragged the thing to the car...
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http://www.german-helmets.com/FOREI.....USE%20Main.htm Its sad that when someone says China, all people gonna think is Mao's goons and poison/crappy products. Not our forefathers who fought a nearly impossible war and came out victorious.
If I recall correctly the Stormtroopers in Star Wars: A New Hope were holding MG34s when they were looking for the droids.
I was not aware of the Chinese purchase of the MG 34, but it does not surprise me, as China had been a major purchaser of Mauser C-96 pistols (Broomhandles).
I have seen pictures of Chinese troops wearing German Shtalhelms in the conflict you mentioned. I'd like to see the photos you mentioned.
I don't China-bash. While my ancestors were grubbing about in filth and ignorance, China had a flourishing culture that gave us acupuncture, cuisine, art and healthcare concepts that Europe wouldn't figure out for hundreds of years.
Philosophy from Lao Tzu and Confucious, Taoism, and other schools of thought have had a massive influence on much of the world.
I went to school with a large number of Mandarin Chinese who fled the Chinese political tumults during the mid eighties, and met some really dynamic folks trying to make it in a foriegn and really odd culture (here), I liked to learn from them when they had something to say. Chinatown in Los Angeles was one of my favorite haunts for many years when I was growing up, great food and cool folks with neat things to sell.... I wonder how it is back there, now.
Yes, several German guns were used in Star Wars, from Han Solo's Mauser broomhandle to the MG-34's the Deathstar stormtroopers carried. Boba Fett carried an English Sterling submachinegun with a shortened magazine, too.
Re-enacting the 88th Division would be cool. If you ever make it out to Tucson, you are welcome to come and tour the collection and take pics, should you wish.
While the MG 42 had a ridiculous cyclic rate, it was made to be produced as cheaply as possible. I like the MG 3, though. the MG 3 is the modernized version of the MG 42, made to typical German quality and in 308. I don't have the STG22 because I don't need one.
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.
Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.
In Washington you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
In Washington you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
Machine Guns*
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)*
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)*
NOTE:* Not legal to own or possess parts that can make these firearms unless these items were legally acquired prior to July 1, 1994 and be in compliance with federal law or machine Gun, Short Barreled Shotgun, or Short Barreled Rifle but be possessed by by peace officer for official duty, armed forces, or person in compliance with NFA who has undergone Fingerprint and background check who in engaged in the production , manufacture, repair, or testing of Machine guns, SBR, or SBS (IE: class III dealer or manufacturer)
I moved here to Arizona because I had shooting buddies here, and the gun laws are good.