I picked up an interesting 50 round belt of MG 34/42 ammo. I think the head stamps are Polish. I am unfamiliar with the codes. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Henry
Thank you,
Henry
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DZ = Poland
FN = Fabrique National Belgium -
Thanks for the info on makers. Seems like an odd combination of ammo's on one belt. The other head stamp with a Polish eagle is "N" 35 67 , you can see one at the top of the photo. If the dates are 35 & 36, it must be captured ammo? The belt is dated 40. Am I on the right track?Comment
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Are you sure that is an original Wehrmacht set belt? They were very touchy about foreign ammo. I Doubt they would mix ammo of so different origins in one same belt.
CarlesComment
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The belt came from an estate sale, so who knows. It has been loaded for many years.Comment
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Originally posted by me6_130 View PostAre you sure that is an original Wehrmacht set belt? They were very touchy about foreign ammo. I Doubt they would mix ammo of so different origins in one same belt.
Carles
...Also, I am not sure about the protocol on reusing a belt, they can get distended and loose quickly, I have crunched up about four since owning belt-feds, you sometimes don't see the damage until the gun stops - I would like to know that WW2 era "protocol" info. - I don't have it on hand, they certainly collected the used belts at the range, I have pictures of that...
Perhaps, a very desperate, Axis or Allie (with appropriated MG) in an emergency situation, or more likely something assembled by a little boy from things he found lying around, to trade or sell.Comment
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Belt
I am almost sure the FN rounds are 7.65x53 instead of 7.92x57.
Thats a very common headstamp for Belgium in WW-I.
regards,
NolleComment
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Well, if nothing else, it looks good for display.Comment
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