The AN/M2 was the primary aircraft machine gun during WWII and much of the Korean war
cosmetically there is no easy way other than the serial number to tell which version it is
The decal is still present and retained at about 60%
as well as some oxidation on the internals
The poster is in overall fair shape
Original German WWII MG42 Non-Firing Display Machine Gun with Original Wartime Components, Working Barrel Change System, Bipod and Belt Basket Japanese Uniforms The AN/M2 was the primaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Few WWII infantry weapons have the visual impact or instantly recognizable profile of the German MG42, and this imposing non firing display example captures that appearance exceptionally well. Built around a permanently inert solid aluminum dummy receiver, it incorporates an original wartime barrel jacket, top cover, feed components, trigger group, wooden butt stock, functional barrel change assembly, removable