Original Items: Only One Set Available. German WWII manufactured, these are steel basket belt carriers which attach to the feed tray assemblies of the MG 34 or MG 42. Each contains one steel belt of 50 round capacity and a starter tab. All components of this set bear the original WWII German Maker marks and dates, as well as proof marks on the belts and starter tabs. The Transport frame and one carrier are original WWII Paint, while another was repainted with the period correct color.
The Transport frame itself is marked euh 43 for production at C. & W. Meinel-Scholer, at Klingenthal in Sachsen. They manufactured belts and carrier frames, as well as a large number of flare pistols. The original paint is mostly intact, with the expected chipping and wear from age and service. In some areas the primer coat can be seen.
The basket belt carrier with original paint is marked h.q.u. 43, for Markes & Co. KG, at Lüdenscheid in Westfalen. They seem to mostly have been contracted to make these basket belt frames, and made them throughout the war. The paint is about 60% still present, and shows come of the primer undercoat in places. The repainted basket belt carrier was made by the same manufacturer, however it is dated 42 instead. It is in excellent structural condition.
Inside each carrier is an empty 50 round belt, as well as a starter tab. These are all fully German wartime marked.
Once common, these are now very hard to find on the market, especially with German WWII markings. Complete your MG 34 or 42 display today!