The M53 was the Yugoslavian post-war highly effective German MG 42 general purpose machine gun. The M53 is near-identical to the MG 42, being built with the same German machinery used to make the MG 42 and retaining the 7.92 x 57 Mauser cartridge. Deactivated to UK/EU spec it has a moving charging handle under spring pressure, moving trigger, the bi-pod folds down, the ammo loading plate opens up and an (inert) ammo belt can be loaded into place. Comes with UK/EU deactivation certificate.
Comes with:
- Sling
- Ammo can for an ammo belt
- Spare barrel carrier
- Cleaning kit
Belt loading tool also available for £295 - see 'Ordnance'.