zavrit Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 I made a slideshow video showing how I built my MP34 using one of the kits sold by Apex a couple of months ago. I have a Type 07 SOT. I milled a receiver section, turned a barrel, made the bolt tail assembly, and repaired a broken ejector with an Allen wrench. Finished with rust blue. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBcxYapryCM I think of it as the European version of the Thompson. Made with craftsmanship, expensive to manufacture, blued steel and walnut, and beautiful to look at! I really enjoyed building this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zavrit Posted September 9 Author Report Share Posted September 9 I appreciate the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted September 10 Report Share Posted September 10 Very impressive. Finally get to see an 07/02 that isn’t just assembling AR15 lowers….one the has something between the ears and can machine what’s needed. Now how does it shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zavrit Posted September 11 Author Report Share Posted September 11 Thanks. I really enjoy bringing old submachine guns and machine guns back to life. And, it's not just about making a machine gun run reliably. I try to make them look as factory correct as possible. Which even includes factory markings at times. I've only shot the MP34 in semi auto and sighted it in at 25 yards. The front sight is almost dead center. Using a boresight laser during the build really helps to get it straight. I've shot approximately 100 rounds in semi automatic and function is flawless. I may get a chance to shoot it next week to take some full auto video, but I've got a lot of work in the shop currently building vz. 58 rifles. On my property, I shoot semi auto only to keep a low profile. I shoot full auto at another location and that's a bit of a drive. I'll post the shooting video in this thread when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS Collector Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 Fantastic workmanship and I admire your dedication to the hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 Those kits were nice, and we worked with the importer to get a variance from the ATF for that demil. The work you did was just incredible, a lot of talent being displayed in that slide show! Gun looks as good as it did leaving the factory, even the wood stock. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zavrit Posted October 26 Author Report Share Posted October 26 (edited) Finally had the chance to shoot the MP34. Very cool subgun! I shot a total of 300 rounds and it cycled flawlessly, but the magazine catch would release the magazine at times while shooting in full auto. Not a problem in semi auto. Magazine and magazine catch are good and it ended up being a weak magazine catch spring. I replaced it with another spring and it has twice the tension. Good to go now. Short video here: https://youtu.be/HimgpU9OYeo Edited October 26 by zavrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal_4 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 (edited) On 9/13/2025 at 11:13 AM, APEXgunparts said: Those kits were nice, and we worked with the importer to get a variance from the ATF for that demil. The work you did was just incredible, a lot of talent being displayed in that slide show! Gun looks as good as it did leaving the factory, even the wood stock. Richard You gonna get any more in Richard ? I missed out on these 🤦🏻♂️ Edited October 30 by signal_4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted Tuesday at 12:42 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:42 AM On 10/29/2025 at 8:41 PM, signal_4 said: You gonna get any more in Richard ? I missed out on these 🤦🏻♂️ Unfortunately I think that is all of the MP34 kits that we will see for a very long time. We purchased all that were offered, and they have all sold. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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