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LOT 3449
World War II German Mauser MG81 Light Machine Gun,
Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial
no. 86319, 7.92 mm cal., 19 inch round bbl., phosphate/black
finish, metal stock. Developed as a replacement for the MG15
machine gun, the MG81 was intended for use as aircraft armament in
flexible mounts, both as individual weapons an in the “MG81Z” twin mount
configuration. Some are known to have been refitted for use as a light machine
gun in ground combat, with this example fitted with a bracket on the heat shield
for attaching a bipod (not included). Manufactured without fixed sights, with the heat shield
numbered “25576” and the receiver and top cover numbered “86319”, the latter also marked “MG81/gal” (associated with
Wagner). Fitted with a serrated pistol grip and a modern custom made steel buttstock.
CONDITION: Fine as modified overall, with 60% of the black finish on the heat shield and custom stock, 80% of the phosphate
finish on the receiver and top cover, with areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting and scattered handling marks. A welded
repair is visible at the left rear of the receiver. The grip is very good, with some cracking and chipping. Mechanically very good.
NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA),
fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a “Curios
or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These
weapons are still subject to the provisions of
18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 11,000 - 16,000
LOT 3448
World War II German MG-34 Belt Fed Machine Gun, Class III/NFA “SALES
SAMPLE” - Serial no. 2256a, 8 mm cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, synthetic stock.
Developed prior to World War II by Heinrich Vollmer of Mauser, the MG34 machine gun
was a mainstay tool of German forces through the full duration of the war. A machined
steel beast, the 34 was a very versatile weapon, suitable for vehicle use, support fire from
a sturdy folding tripod, or in rapid tactical movement from a bipod or fired by the shoulder.
While later models were more efficient, banking heavily on stamped components and
simplified designs to speed production, the
MG34 was never fully retired before World
War II came to a close, with the 34’s method
of barrel removal (the receiver rotating to
the right, allowing the barrel to be shifted
straight back) making it especially suitable
for use as a coaxial weapon in German tank turrets. This particular example
was imported and registered as a pre-1986 sales sample (the transfer paperwork notes Inter-American
Arms as the importer, though their mark is not readily apparent). Folding blade front and ladder rear sights,
with an adjustable flash hider at the muzzle, a folding bipod, ribbed grip panels, and a hardwood buttstock.
Components are mixed, with the barrel housing marked “dot/1945/2256/a” (Brunn/BRNO, Czechoslovakia). A modern soft case is also included.
CONDITION: Very fine as assembled, with 75% plus arsenal quality blue finish, showing areas of brown and plum patina, scattered scuffs and dings, and minor
spotting. The grips and stock are all fine, with similar wear. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act. This weapon is currently registered as being “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)” and as
such can only be purchased by an FFL with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License, restriction under 18 U.S.C 922(o) Law Enforcement use for demonstration, sales samples purposes only.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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