German paras with LMG
German paras with LMG
Please can anybody identify the light machine gun for me, photo seen on ebay.
thanks
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Re: German paras with LMG
Do you mean the FG 42 on the right?
Markus
Markus
Re: German paras with LMG
Is that what it is, thanks Markus, is that a box magazine ?
Re: German paras with LMG
In the rifle and bandolier, Yes... but I think the FG wielding Falli is also holding a cine camera. Some Movikon perhaps; cf. http://www.marriottworld.com/stock_pics ... ikon16.htm
Markus
Markus
Re: German paras with LMG
Cool photo! Never seen that before. Definitely an FG42, with a bandolier of box magazines. Far left guy has a bandolier of K98k stripper clips.
However, what are the bandoliers the other two helmeted paratroopers have on? The guy next to the one with the FG42 has an MP40 and magazine pouch for that. So, are they some sort of grenade?
However, what are the bandoliers the other two helmeted paratroopers have on? The guy next to the one with the FG42 has an MP40 and magazine pouch for that. So, are they some sort of grenade?
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Re: German paras with LMG
26.5mm Signal flares perhaps - I have seen them worn in ad-hoc pouches before.
Or as mentioned here rifle-grenades -
Brilliant and rare picture of the E-type FG42 - (bipod at center, not muzzle) - this is an excellent photo.
GREAT PHOTO find!!!!!
If anyone here is selling this photo please contact me.
Or as mentioned here rifle-grenades -
Brilliant and rare picture of the E-type FG42 - (bipod at center, not muzzle) - this is an excellent photo.
GREAT PHOTO find!!!!!
If anyone here is selling this photo please contact me.
Re: German paras with LMG
I thought about rifle grenades, but the guy on the right with the bandolier has an MP40 which can't launch grenades.
I wonder if it's some sort of Italian weapon?
I wonder if it's some sort of Italian weapon?
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Re: German paras with LMG
Those large bandoliers are for flare gun cartridges. Note the guy on right has the signal pistol attached to the bottom of the bandolier.
Re: German paras with LMG
Nicely spotted. All clear now.
Re: German paras with LMG
Agreed, outstanding picture.
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Re: German paras with LMG
the one fellow seems to think he needs 2 helmets...
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