Hulsensack MG34 restoration

[me6_130]

pics#1

Gents,

Posting some very nice detailed pics on behalf Ryan Schnee, who has wanted to share this item from his collection. Janusz, they are very detailed

Carles

[...]". The photos are of an original that I have had in my collection for a almost 20 years. The two original photos are from an album I own that was owned by a driver in a reconnaissance unit. They are the only two private photos I've seen that clearly show the PT34 with the Hulsensack.
Hope all is well!

Ryan"

[me6_130]

pics # 2 interior

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[me6_130]

pics # 3

Period pics

[pzo]

Wonderful! I knew it had to be complicated inside perfect details. I owe You Carles and Ryan. Many, many thanks for posting all these amazing pictures. It is a giant step forward.

[pzo]

I have some more questions about inside details. I see at least on broad strap. Are there two of them on shorter sides or only one? I can see narrow straps. Are they in every corner? What is material these straps are made of? Leather? Metal? Some artificial material? I have potential donors of fabric for Hulsensack. What do You think? Something suitable? Hulsensack from the last pictures seem to be pretty dark with comparison to uniforms of surrouding soldiers.

[R. Schnee]

Hulsensack Construction

Each corner has a long thin leather piece. There are also two larger leather pieces in the front and back of the inside.

[pzo]

It helps a lot! Ryan, many thanks for sharing all these details!

[me6_130]

Here are the pics!! Hope they help

Carles

[me6_130]

Hey,

How are things going about the Hulsensack? Any news?

Carles

[pzo]

Hey Carles,
Only tiny progress. I had to reinforce the rim because it is weakened by rust and small part fell off... I am looking for strips of proper leather.

[me6_130]

Not to worry, some of my restorations take ages till I find the right parts.

Carles

[pzo]

Nothing new but nice picture of Hulsensack in use and something what looks like Hulsensack for 2cm KwK mounted on armoured car.