Developed in the 1930s and adopted by Czechoslovakia, as the Tezky Kulomet vz. 37 (heavy machine gun model 37) as well as licensed by the British as the Besa. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia the weapon was put into service as the MG 37(t). The barrel is heavily ribbed, with a conical flash hider, blade front sight and folding carry handle, and the receiver top cover is fitted with a folding ladder rear sight with integral "battle range" notch. The left side of the receiver bears the German nomenclature, as well as the markings "NORMAL" and "SCHNELL" next to the rate of fire selector switch, the former producing between 450-550 rounds per minute, the latter around 750-850. The underside is marked to indicate that rebuild/repair work was performed by Stump Armament of Harlan, Kentucky. A set of folding grips are on the combination trigger assembly/charger, with a three position safety switch with safe, semi-automatic and full automatic settings. Included with the lot are two metal boxes containing a number of spare parts, including top covers, trigger assemblies, and others.

Very fine, with 80% plus arsenal style refurbished blue finish, with a polished spot in the area of the serial number, minor handling marks and light wear. The extra components show oxidization. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.