Pre War MG 34 Gunners Pouch

[Gary Cain]

I don't think I've ever seen one of these posted here so I thought I would post mine. It is complete and was brought back by an ordnance officer from the Third US Army.


Gary

[Gary Cain]

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I don't think I've ever seen one of these posted here so I thought I would post mine. It is complete and was brought back by an ordnance officer from the Third US Army.


Gary

[Gary Cain]

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[Gary Cain]

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[FestungSpanien]

Very very nice
Could you please take a picture of the accesories?
Thanks
Ace

[IanC]

Hi,

That is without a doubt very nice set.

However I believe that this is a MG13 Gunners pouch not a MG34 one. The difference is that the MG34 pouch had belt loops and not the shoulder strap.

As a reference here is another picture of one:

http://www.germanmilitaria.co.uk/mg13.htm#gunp

Would like to know what others think?

Regards

Ian

[Tim G]

Hi,

That is without a doubt very nice set.

However I believe that this is a MG13 Gunners pouch not a MG34 one. The difference is that the MG34 pouch had belt loops and not the shoulder strap.

As a reference here is another picture of one:

http://www.germanmilitaria.co.uk/mg13.htm#gunp

Would like to know what others think?

Regards

Ian

That is what i have always been lead to belive. Having said that of course they are essentially identical items less the sling and the addition of the belt loops.
A logical progression away from a fairly weighty item swinging around and catching on stuff to something less likley to bash your kidneys in.
Pretty sure that in early days 34 gunners would be using them even if it was just whilst waiting for the supply sytem to catch up and issue the new type.

Regards
Tim

[Gary Cain]

Hi Ian,

Yes it did indeed start life as a MG13 pouch. It was then modified with the clip to hold the '34 bolt and the AA sight holder was modified as well.


Cheers
Gary

Hi,

That is without a doubt very nice set.

However I believe that this is a MG13 Gunners pouch not a MG34 one. The difference is that the MG34 pouch had belt loops and not the shoulder strap.

As a reference here is another picture of one:

http://www.germanmilitaria.co.uk/mg13.htm#gunp

Would like to know what others think?

Regards

Ian

[IanC]

Pretty sure that in early days 34 gunners would be using them even if it was just whilst waiting for the supply sytem to catch up and issue the new type.

Regards
Tim

Thanks for that Tim, I hadn't thought of that angle it certainly makes sense

Hi Ian,

Yes it did indeed start life as a MG13 pouch. It was then modified with the clip to hold the '34 bolt and the AA sight holder was modified as well.

Cheers
Gary

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the update - I learn something new about this hobby every day! Is there a date is your pouch?

Cheers

Ian

[Gary Cain]

Hi Ian,

No there is just the waffenampt, no other markings.

Cheers
Gary

Thanks for that Tim, I hadn't thought of that angle it certainly makes sense




Hi Gary,

Thanks for the update - I learn something new about this hobby every day! Is there a date is your pouch?

Cheers

Ian

[IanC]

Thanks for the update Gary.

Cheers

Ian