Brian Wolfe Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hello everyone,While on yet another collecting sufari I purcased three photos depicting machine guns.This first one seems to be a machine gun crew participating in some sort of exercise. In the background of the photo there are several unifomed people standing around so I think this is some sort of training exercise. I believe the gun is the MG34 but I would like some conformation from more knowledgable members.Any help with the identification of the gun's crew such as unit etc. would be greatly appreciated as well.ThanksBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Here is a closer view of the crew.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 My last photo is of a stamp on the back of the photo.I'm not sure if this is of any help in the identification of the time period of the photo but I have included it anyway.RegardsBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yes Brian, MG-34 on Lafette-34, with telescope sight.Hardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) My last photo is of a stamp on the back of the photo.I'm not sure if this is of any help in the identification of the time period of the photo but I have included it anyway.RegardsBrianThe logo design of the photo store stamp looks like from the 1970sThe photo shop still exists - below is the address and phone number. Foto KoltzenburgDomhof 949074 Osnabr?ckTel. : 0541 2 85 85FAX: 0541 2 87 57 Edited February 15, 2009 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Many thanks HArdy.Interesting that the mark appears to be of 1970s vintage.I wonder if the photo shop reproduced old photos for sale to collectors?RegardsBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Many thanks HArdy.Interesting that the mark appears to be of 1970s vintage.I wonder if the photo shop reproduced old photos for sale to collectors?RegardsBrian I don?t think so Brian, more likely a person took an original print or negative to the shop for duplication (the only way one could get a photo copied back then)Hardy Edited February 15, 2009 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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