Original German WWII MG 13 Display Light Machine Gun with Flash Hider, Magazine & Sling - Maschinengewehr 13 GWOT but it was over painted

but it was over painted with white

though the original varnish is worn away

and the USMC cover is original and in very good  condition

displaying "down-swept" wings while clutching a swas (both gold in color)

the famous action commemorated in the Movie "ZULU" staring Stanley Baker and Micheal Caine about the 1879 battle that resulted in the awarding of ELEVEN Victoria Crosses

Original German WWII MG 13 Display Light Machine Gun with Flash Hider, Magazine & Sling - Maschinengewehr 13 GWOT but it was over paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a stunning totally original German MG 13 Light Machine guns built on BATF compliant non firing dummy receiver. It is made from an original demilitarized receiver, re welded with 20% of the length omitted as required by the BATF. Because of this the carry handle is mounted forward of the rear mounting trunion, instead of behind. The MG 13 was the standard light machine gun of the Wehrmacht from 1930 through