Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1977.62, A7016,
Primary Maker
Place
Associated Notes
German Model MG17 air-cooled light machine gun, WW2
Developed by Rheinmetall circa 1936, the MG17 was one of the standard machine guns used by the Luftwaffe during WW2.
Associated Place
Period
Signature/marks
4014452 (firearm serial number)
Media
Measurement Description
length: 1175mm
calibre: 7.92mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
11 Oct 2023
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