Rare Fortress/vehicle MG34 Fliegerdrehstütze 36 Pedestal Mount

This is a very rare fully functional ‘Fliegerdrehstütze 36’ pedestal mount for the German MG34 and MG42. These were mounted in coastal fortifications, vehicles and they have also been photographed in use on the rear deck of the ‘Jagdtiger’ tank destroyer. The height can be adjusted via a hand crank handle which can be locked. There is a clasp to secure the pistol grip of the MG when not in use to prevent it from swinging when not in use. The main body can be unthreaded from the base plate which again has a lock to prevent it from coming loose. A very heavy duty mount in good working order. It has obviously been restored and there is pitting to the exterior surfaces however the internal surfaces remain in as new condition. There is a maker mark on the top of the spigot.

Code: 51378