Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun by Waffenwerke Brünn with Basket Belt Carrier - dated 1945 Lewis Gun There is also a Waffenamt

There is also a Waffenamt that reads WaA 182 which is correct for this maker

HQ for the Navy's Armed Guards was in New Orleans

though some are worn and faded

The Royal Navy assumed control of her the following day and sailed her to Wilhelmshaven where she waited while the Allies decided on the disposition of the captured ships

Haute-Saône

Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun by Waffenwerke Brünn with Basket Belt Carrier - dated 1945 Lewis Gun There is also a WaffenamtOriginal Item: Only One available. Constructed from a legally demilitarized (de milled) parts set, this is a wonderful and rare German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun. It is built from all original parts on an original BATF compliant non firing display receiver, making this a 100% legal display machine gun. This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut receiver, including the barrel bushing, combined with some new made steel