Long shot hunt for MG34 metal tips bakelite buttstock

[ChrisCook]

I have a need for a couple of the bottom pieces for an MG34 buttstock. The metal tips in particular, I did a refurb project on a bakelite stock piece that was a relic (this was an utter basket case, cracked, split, etc. So overall came out pretty good, I actually have about 5 of the top pieces, but need two bottom metal tips, so will trade if anyone is up for that? I know this is a "hens teeth" item.... Chris...

[MG42UK]

Actually finding one of these rare metal tipped buttstocks for the MG34 is hard enough, no idea where/if you can get the actual metal tip separately (although clearly you can as you have some for the bottom).

Good luck with your hunt, hopefully some on here can give some guidance.

[ChrisCook]

Mg34 stock pieces

It’s actually the top pieces I have. It’s the bottom ones I need. I do have one original bottom piece. So it might be time to look for a good fabricator? And good forum members who fab? Lol.

[MG42UK]

It’s actually the top pieces I have. It’s the bottom ones I need. I do have one original bottom piece. So it might be time to look for a good fabricator? And good forum members who fab? Lol.

It sounds like you guys can do a swap?

[MG42UK]

It sounds like you guys can do a swap?

Sorry - misread, you both need to bottom part...

[jujuy]

here, page 6. no idea about authenticity,

http://aassniper98.com/fr/157-mg-34?&p=6

[gurtsack]

here, page 6. no idea about authenticity,

http://aassniper98.com/fr/157-mg-34?&p=6

Hello, it is reproduction. But it is alone for stand a good one.

[ChrisCook]

MG34 buttstock

I actually found what I needed from one of our Norwegian friends, thanks to all who replied! Chris..... Now to find a Trommel topcover.... LOL

[jujuy]

OK. How can you spot it is a repro? This is not a so search after item. Which could be the economical interest to produce so few items?

Hello, it is reproduction. But it is alone for stand a good one.

[timg]

OK. How can you spot it is a repro? This is not a so search after item. Which could be the economical interest to produce so few items?

Hi JuJuy.

Re comment on repro, agreed it is not a sought after item and realistically would the german army carry the metal tip as a spare item or would they just change the stock?

Collectors however may get a stock from ground dug with good Bakelite but bad metal so they would want one.
Repro wise I have seen them on the French guys website, he carries a lot of stamped type of repro,s including for instance MG13 Trommel Trager (low demand) Tool kit inserts for ammo boxes (High Demand) MG15 Drum Carriers et al. I assume he has access to a quality metal stamping shop or actually runs one and the repro stuff is a sideline to "Business as usual"

Regards

Tim