ZB 30 markings / history

[Bigsieuk]

Hi all, is there any specific markings or details on German use ZB 30's? I know the mags were marked WA63 but what about the gun itself?

regards

Bigsie

[Adrian Stevenson]

The gun would also be WaA marked.

Cheers, Ade.

[Bigsieuk]

Thanks Ade,

Ever heard of direct SS procured guns that never went through the inspectors so called 'black' guns?

Regards

Bigsie

[Adrian Stevenson]

I have heard of stories like this, but I don't know the truth of it? But pre and early war the SS-VT were certainly sort of weapons, being outside of the WH procurement channels. So they did look elsewhere to find the kit they needed.

Cheers, Ade.

[m3bobby]

Try over on the milsurps forum, Kev Groom will know the amswer.

This is my ZB39, this one is original, but I also have another which I believe saw German use

[Bigsieuk]

Thanks, Can you tell me his log on name? Couldn't find Kev Groom in the members list.

Regards

Bigsie

[Bigsieuk]

I wondered why they would only Wampt magazines without Wampt the guns.

[m3bobby]

He goes by the name Kev G

Military Surplus Collectors Forums

or his site

Bren-gun.com: Bren gun parts,accessories &collectables

[Bigsieuk]

Thanks for your help.

Regards

John