Original German WWII MG 34/42 Patronenkasten 34 Steel Ammunition Can Modified for Longer Cartridges - 1941 Dated British Holsters Many were also later modified

Many were also later modified / updated with new sights

very short and ideal for use while riding a Camel

but never one like this

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Original German WWII MG 34/42 Patronenkasten 34 Steel Ammunition Can Modified for Longer Cartridges - 1941 Dated British Holsters Many were also later modifiedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a WWII German manufactured and marked Steel Patronenkasten 34 (Cartridge Box 34) 250 round can, designed to contain five 50 round steel belts (belts not included). Plentiful during the post war years, this example was modified so that the internal width is 90mm, quite a bit longer than the 7. 9257mm Mauser cartridge, which has an overall length of 82. 00mm. One entire side of the