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SOLD SOLD (14/04) INERT DEACTIVATED. WW2, 1944 Dated, German MG 34 & MG 42, Patronenkasten 41, 250 Round Steel Ammunition Box, 50 Round Belt, 10 Inert Rounds & Starter Tab. - MISC 1031 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a German WW2, 1944 dated, Patronenkasten 41, 250 round ammunition box issued with the MG34 & MG42 machine guns. The box was developed from the German First World War steel Patronenkast 15 ammunition box issued with the Maxim MG08. This ammunition box was later modified slightly for use with the MG34 and became the Patronenkasten 34. In 1941, the ammunition box was further modified to become the Patronenkasten 41 which was an improvement on the earlier model 34 in terms of durability. The ammunition box was made stiffer of square folded steel in a box shape design with its corners creating a recess and overlapping the closing latches. The case was called the Patr. Kast.41 f.M.G. (Patronen Kasted 41 fuhr Maschinen Gewehr). This is an original WW2 German Patronenkasten 41 steel ammunition box for the MG34 and 42 machineguns. The box retains most if its original green painted finish, without any dents. The boxes locking and hinging mechanisms are in good condition and lock securely. The lid is nicely stamped bdk (Schneiderwerke GmbH Saarbrucken-Werk, Sankt Ingbert) 44 (1944 date). The end of the box under the side carrying handle is stamped Patr.Kast 41 f.M.G.. The ammunition box contains a 50 round cartridge link belt complete with a starter tab and 10 inert rounds of 7.92mm ammunition. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess inert ammunition in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. MISC 1031 £0.00
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