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Over a year ago I got a parts kit from Apex. No receiver parts, but most else. The barrel shroud was in good shape, but needed a new front end. I ordered the different parts from Angola and RTG and got John Baum's books. After reading many of the posts here about the different receiver options, I se...

Will an MG-42 buffer assembly and buttstock fit a MG-53 and vice a versa?

Thanks,

John

Can anyone tell me the steps to getting the gripstick (FA) assembled. I took it apart and boiled it in degreaser (What a great suggestion!). Now I am having problems getting it back together. I think the spring is where I am having problems and the sear. I have looked at all the diagrams and I have ...

I forgot to put in my original post that I am not a metal working person myself, so would have to get someone else to do whatever welding or cutting that would be required. If this makes a difference. Thanks for the replies so far.

I recently purchased an M53 kit for purposes of making a dummy gun for display with my military uniform collection. After getting all the grease off and figuring out which parts I got and what I didn't, it appears that all I really need is a barrel busing and the rear receiver. The front part of the...