As Promised, pics of my new steyr 1942, MP-34...

arrived yesterday, and here she is...enjoy... View attachment 11902

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complete with mag case, and waffen stamped, issue number 91, and old spec de-activation 1994..

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That is sweet Ray!! Is it de-activated?

 

1994 de-ac 36th, which means it's good to dismantle, and dry fire, and minimal deac, unlike regulations that ruin de-ac by todays standards set..

 

Can you own things like this in the UK that have not been de-acted?

 

firearm certificate, and then you would need to belong to a gun club possibly, regs very strict, and autos such as smgs! tricky I would think 36th..

 

Thank you Ray. I had heard that the UK had some very stict firearm laws. Was just wondering....

 

strict! definately that, new regs mean mutilation to auto de-acs under present laws..

 

That sucks!!!!!

 

yep! ruins the pleasure of not being able to take down an re-assemble ..as many parts are either welded or cut, or both, so the likelihood of it being reactivated is NIL...

 

a de-act, what a stinker Ray but congrats on this fine acquisition am sure you will enjoy it. Am waiting for my KM 2cm Flakvierling to arrive for my backyard. we are pouring a cement foundation for it the next days. something to scare off the neighbor kids off my property

 

very nice Ray, good catch there - is there a big difference in weight compared to the Sten? with wooden stock and milled peices compared to the stamped components for the Sten?

 

WOW!!! serious Erich, pics to see indeed, soon hopefully..

 

and now displayed..along with my other weapons, and a couple of replica guns too, if you can tell which ones they are? and no! not all medals are original but mostly they are, ray..

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Superb-looking collection, Ray ; and congrats on getting your 'new' MP34.

Incidentally, prior to the deactivation laws coming in during the 1980s, it was strictly illegal for any private individual to own a fully-automatic weapon in the UK. At least since the deacts arrived, collectors have the chance to own and keep historic firearms such as these.

 

Wow! You have an incredible collection. Probably took years to get it all.

 

Nice helmets.

 

thanks martin, glad you liked it, and yes! it is very difficult as you say, regards ray..

 

thanks for compliments guys, collection over several yrs..appreciated, ray..

 

A good 2lbs+ andy, though it's nice to hold, and balance feels good..ray..