MG 26 (t)....

[captainhoot]

Hello Gents.

Here are some pics of the MG 26 (t) or the zb 26.
It is fully automatic and one of the few in the registry.
Chambered in 8mm Mauser with 30 round mags.
It is loads of fun to shoot at the range!!!
This weapon was Czechoslovian entering into service in 1926, but when
the German Army invaded the country, it was adopted as the MG 26(t).
The (t) denotes the German word for Czech, which is tschechish.
Enjoy.

-Capthoot

[captainhoot]

Close of of the reciever. Note the plum color !!!

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barrel and sights.....

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Close up of reciever markings....

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right side....

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period ammo case full of WWII German ammo. in battle packs....

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inside shot...

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War time photo of the zb26 in use by an SS unit...

[Lon]

Great looking gun, the aircraft sights are neat!

Thanks for sharing.

[Theodor]

Looks great!! I've always liked that plum finish!

[Bill Grist]

Very Nice ZB....BILL

[Ostfries]

Zb,

Beautiful weapon, obvious to see where the British Bren got its origin from, the ZB was widely used by the German until the end of the war, most familiar images are those of the SS shooting at the planes and para’s during operation Market Garden, see link (after 20 seconds of the film), unforeseen but pleasant detail is that a good friend of mine found a ZB magazine on the exact same place where these SS man are standing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGyusZdXOe8

[Tim G]

Beautiful weapon, obvious to see where the British Bren got its origin from, the ZB was widely used by the German until the end of the war, most familiar images are those of the SS shooting at the planes and para’s during operation Market Garden, see link (after 20 seconds of the film), unforeseen but pleasant detail is that a good friend of mine found a ZB magazine on the exact same place where these SS man are standing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGyusZdXOe8

Hi thier , are you sure that is a zb? Stills in the book " it never snows in september "show it to be a captured bren, which of course they would have no problem using as it is essentially a ZB with a few changes.

Note the area of stainless steel shown in the film when you pause it. It only
runs back as far as the gas plug and is on the barrel and not the gas piston assy, most definatley a bren and probably a Mk1 modified.

regards

Tim

[captainhoot]

Thanks Guys.

Yeah, it's funny you mentioned Market Garden.
I have a Vet friend here in town that is a Vet from all 5 combat jumps
during WWII. He jumped during Market Garden as well.
The film mentions "Groesbeek" as well.
He was awarded the Silver Star (twice) for action in Groesbeek,
Holland 18 September 1944. I have the original signed ( by Major
General James Gavin).
I'll post them if you would like to see them...


-Capthoot

[captainhoot]

Tim.

You may be correct about the weapon pictured in the film, firing at
allied aircraft. Looks like a Bren Gun to me. Same family of weapons
though. SS units used them all---Bren Guns, zb 26, whatever they
could effectively employ in battle.

-Capthoot

Hi thier , are you sure that is a zb? Stills in the book " it never snows in september "show it to be a captured bren, which of course they would have no problem using as it is essentially a ZB with a few changes.

Note the area of stainless steel shown in the film when you pause it. It only
runs back as far as the gas plug and is on the barrel and not the gas piston assy, most definatley a bren and probably a Mk1 modified.

regards

Tim