Post War use of MG42/MG3 by West German Army

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No Probs F10, always glad to help where possible.

Another thing I forgot to mention. In Pic 1, approx. just over an inch to the Left of the serial number. Is a small Star Stamp, it is too far away in the photo. To make a clear identification. I am only drawing on my own personal experience of examining many hundereds of Ex Israelie Small Arms I have inspected/worked on in the past. But, their weapons usually have a six pointed star stamp on them. With a sort of crooked 'Y' in the centre. This is the
Shin Bec Arsenal property marking I believe? I have seen it on just about all small arms that have been through my hands. Very common on Ex Whermacht K98k Bolt Action Rifles, .30" Cal Browning MGs, Etc, Etc.

Incidently, a LOT of Ex German K98s were converted 7.62mm Cailber. This calibre was burnt / branded into the side of the Butt area of the wooden stock. The same as converted to 7.62mm .30" Cal MGs were engraved on the left side plates, & also the top of the Breech Bolts. These too, had the small 'Star' stamp on them.

There you go! Another item of Trivia to Forget!