omalaw Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 I am interesting in purchasing a MG34 Lafette tripod. I want one in exceptionally nice condition that is complete with all WW2 German parts, original data plate, and functions correctly. I would prefer one in original paint, although will consider repaints. Please let me know what you have available. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 That's going to be a tough find. I just got another one in Friday and it is nowhere near your expectations. If I were to sell this one, it would probably be 4K? What you are looking for is well over 5K if you can find one. Likely you'll have to get one out of the EU and most of those have some sort of issue....paint, data plate, or function that may not be disclosed? Best of luck in your search. I know of a several,but no one is selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalaw Posted February 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 I knew this would be a difficult search so I wanted to post on the boards to give me the best opportunity in the event a fellow enthusiast had one available. I know I will have to pay for that pristine example, but I am willing in order to get the right one for my collection. In the interim, will you send me more details on yours with photos if you have them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 These would be what I would call intermediate tripods. They are functional, but been messed with and parts replaced. Even these aren't that easy to find anymore unfortunately. The whole semi market cleaned these off the shelves years ago. I do have one nice one, but couldn't get pics of it. All have full optics packages, so really all that's missing are several original parts (on these) and shoulder straps.....real ones. Neither is for sale at this time unless I upgrade, but they are representative examples of the most common ones out there for sale. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalaw Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks for the information and photos. They look like better examples than a lot of what I have seen on the market today. The fact you have the full optics package is great. Like many things I wish I had purchased a really nice, complete example years ago when they were more readily available. In the event you decide to sell something in the future, please let me know in case I haven't found anything in the interim. I am willing to wait and pay the cost for a really nice, complete example. Therefore, if anyone has one or hears of one becoming available I would appreciate you letting me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'll keep an eye out. I sold one about 4 years ago that was sort of rough at knob creek for 3200. It was on the table for an hour and I haven't seen another one there since then.I do have some nice MG42 lafettes for sale. Of course the downside is the guns are so much more nowadays than 34's, what you save on the tripod you spend on the gun....and then some. I've gotten some stuff in the last few months I thought I'd never get a hold of, but stuff pops up all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4a1sof Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 There's one on gunbroker.com right now. It's sitting currently at $3,500.00 with 13 days to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omalaw Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Thanks for letting me know. I am hoping to find a nicer one as the one on Gunbroker is a little rougher than I would like with some missing/replaced parts. I am still in the market so if anyone has a nice, complete MG34 lafette tripod for sale please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 MG34 Lafettes are hard to find. Been wanting one but have balk at the prices they command (typically over $3k). Ended up using a MG3 Lafette with optics at 1/3 the price but had to add an adapter on my MG34 to make it work. Sounds like you really want the MG34 so I won't go into the details how to make that work, but it's super easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 What about the WWII MG34 and MG42 Tripods being sold over in England (?)........what "hoops" would you have to go through to bring one in (?).Form-6......and (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I would think the first issue of buying overseas is who to contact that is reputable and has one. I would think it would be rare over there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Several years ago, I have had dealings with "Aubrey Military Antiques". using international bank transfers for funds.I believe that the current process is to fill out a Form-6......takes a couple months (but you're waiting anyway....right-?).......and explain all of this to the owner in England.I think that he has a few MG34 Tripods......one a 1939 dated-model.Expensive (maybe).......buy you can get any number of clear photos, description, and my last purchases were all well packaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Looks liek Aubrey Military Antiques has one.. but for almost $5k after money exchange. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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