German Machine Gun MG34

WW2 German Machine Gun MG34 CAL 792mm:

The Maschinengewehr 34 ("machine rifle") was introduced in 1936. Its high quality design made for a comparatively costly and slow production rate. The precision machined parts also proved to be very sensitive and prone to malfunction in the harsh conditions of field use. The MG 34 could use both magazine and belt-fed 7.92mm ammunition. These were available in saddle drum magazines of 75 rounds, belts of 50 rounds and boxed belts of 250 rounds. The MG34 could be used in either the light or heavy sustained fire roles. The weapon was fitted with a bipod for use in the light role and could be mounted on a tripod in the heavy role. It had a high rate of fire, up to 900 rounds per minute and the gun was fitted with a quick-change barrel to prevent overheating and prolong barrel life.