UD-M42 and accessories.

[Stgw. 57]

My UD-M42, it is not in mint condition but I was very lucky to find one at all, they are hard to find on this side of the pond. My best guess as to it´s provenance would be that it was supplied either to a French or a Belgian "Résistance" movement. The sling is a Kerr for the Thompson SMG.

 

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Four cell pouch four single magazines. All four mags were made by UD supplies. I have found no markings whatsoever on the pouch.

 

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Pouch for one double magazine. There are no markings whatsoever on the magazine assembly. It seems to have been repainted post-war. Probably a blotched try to restore it.

 

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Edited June 22, 2013 by Stgw. 57

[smkummer]

Very nice display. I have 3 single UD42 magazines that I will sell or trade.

[timkel]

Wow! Nice score. Do you know the history? Tell us more?

[Stgw. 57]

I do not know more.... it came from a Belgian collector but I do not know where he got it from.

Wow! Nice score. Do you know the history? Tell us more?

[timkel]

Many UD-M42 were issued during WWII to OSS agents operating in occupied Europe. I wonder if you have one? Edited June 22, 2013 by timkel

[Stgw. 57]

My best guess would be that it was supplied to either French or Belgian "Résistance" fighters.

Many UD-M42 were issued during WWII to OSS agents operating in occupied Europe. I wonder if you have one?

[Big Al]

Great grouping! Here is an article about the remarkable man who made it all happen plus some of his other designs and achievements: http://sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=458

[soe]

Very nice UD 42

I have had two of the them

One in serial range 11000 and the other was 141xx

They only made up 15000 of them and some prototypes in 45 cal

Bougt of mine have the provience by Agent in resistance

Soe