Barrel return plunger

[anjongni]

For sale on GB, to fit an MG34. Notice the "mushroom" head. Appears well-used. First time I've seen one that looked like this, doesn't seem like it would fit. Could it be something special, one-off? Different weapon? Do any of you guys recognize it? I added a picture of a regulal one for comparison.... Phil

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[TactAdv]

For a 34S?????? In light of most 34/41, 34S parts being strengthened, that larger head would seem appropriate. Interesting, I don't immediately recognize it.

-TomH

[anjongni]

Interesting....perhaps there's one here in this pile of detritus. Could be a part that Michaelangelo could use for his project? It's for sale on GB at MGspace34......Phil

[michaelangelo]

Hello,

The barrel return plunger was not in the picture of "detritus". It also does not look like the one you have. It doesn't have the cap on the end.

I appreciate that I am getting this help finding parts.


Michaelangelo

[Mike]

I think the plunger is used with the solid springs used during WWII in the MG-42, not the post war wound springs.