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by messerschmittfan
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: MG42 Photos and Video
Topic: My first MG42?
Replies: 6
Views: 3967

Re: My first MG42?

Looks to be all or at least mostly German. Is it full auto or semi-auto? Harry
by messerschmittfan
Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth
Replies: 7
Views: 3455

Re: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth

For some reason the photographs are not appearing so I will try again. I keep getting a http error message. Should anyone be interested send me an email (h.connors@centurylink.net..) or PM and I will send photos via email. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth
Replies: 7
Views: 3455

Re: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth

Here are a couple of photographs of the kit with receiver I would like to sell. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth
Replies: 7
Views: 3455

Re: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth

I have a complete M53 kit with the shroud that is not welded to the numbered Wiselite receiver and a new barrel that needs to be head spaced or a VG plus issued Yugo barrel. The kit has almost all of the semi-auto parts needed to complete. Bolt has to have extension on it. I am not interested in jus...
by messerschmittfan
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: MG34 Accessories
Topic: MG34 Lafette Leather pads
Replies: 2
Views: 3412

Re: MG34 Lafette Leather pads

There is a guy on GB that sells the leather covers and the pads. I would have to search GB to locate. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MG08/15 Parts
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: MG08/15 Parts

Rodom good man to do business with, he ships fast and with excellent packing. Thanks again Harry
by messerschmittfan
Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MG08/15 Parts
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: MG08/15 Parts

Thanks PM sent. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MG08/15 Parts
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: MG08/15 Parts

I am interested in the USAS 12 drum and magazines. Would you send me a PM or email to h.connors@centurylink.net.. Thanks Harry
by messerschmittfan
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MG08/15 Parts
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: MG08/15 Parts

For those of us who have a MG08/15 parts are always sought as spares. Can you post some photographs of what you have? Thanks Harry
by messerschmittfan
Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Wiselite Gen 3 receivers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

Re: Wiselite Gen 3 receivers?

Just checked their web page and did not see anything on the Generation 3 receivers, would be interesting to see the difference between the Generation 2 and 3. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Tue May 02, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG blew up in my face! Need help
Replies: 36
Views: 8141

Re: MG blew up in my face! Need help

Reminder that I asked if you had tried using steel cased ammo as it seems to work better in all of my guns, both MG34's and MG42's. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth
Replies: 7
Views: 3455

Want to know what Wiselite semi-receiver is worth

I am trying to get an idea of what a M53 Wiselite serial numbered receiver is worth. I have a M52 with most of the semi-auto parts and the receiver that I may be selling but do not have a good idea of what they are going for . Thanks Harry
by messerschmittfan
Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG blew up in my face! Need help
Replies: 36
Views: 8141

Re: MG blew up in my face! Need help

Funny that the German Wehrmacht and the modern day Bundeswehr issued a tool called a Werkzeugpatrone (which is a go/no go gauge) along with Stahlpatrone (chamber gauges) to their Waffenmeister for the MG42. So I find it hard to believe that you think that the go/no gauge has no use in an MG42. They ...
by messerschmittfan
Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG blew up in my face! Need help
Replies: 36
Views: 8141

Re: MG blew up in my face! Need help

If you will go back to my original post and the second one I sent you I noted that there was nothing wrong with your head space the problem is that camber on the end of the barrel. From the photographs you attached you can see the ring at the base of the cartridges, as well as on the separation of t...
by messerschmittfan
Fri Apr 14, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG blew up in my face! Need help
Replies: 36
Views: 8141

Re: MG blew up in my face! Need help

I looked at all five of my MG42's and one M53 barrels. I have one Austrian 7.62x51 NATO conversion units along with six spare barrels in 7.92x57 mm WWII German barrels and two Israeli 7.92x57 mm chrome lined barrels and NONE of them have the barrel so deeply countersunk. I do not think there is a pr...
by messerschmittfan
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG blew up in my face! Need help
Replies: 36
Views: 8141

Re: MG blew up in my face! Need help

Why in the world is the end of the barrel chambered so deep? There is no way that the case can be supported by the bolt so you have the end of the cartridge hanging out there with no support. Take a look at the chamber at the end of your Yugo barrel to see what I mean. DO NOT SHOOT your gun with tha...
by messerschmittfan
Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: MG34 Photos and Video
Topic: TNW MG34 wont fire with trigger, striker releases on unlock
Replies: 3
Views: 2268

Re: TNW MG34 wont fire with trigger, striker releases on unlock

Did you check the release bar that works off the trigger to insure that the two rollers are intact? If the pin on one of the roller comes out then the bar cannot release the firing pin sear on the bolt.Harry
by messerschmittfan
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG34 Barrels
Replies: 4
Views: 1827

Re: MG34 Barrels

I second that, always looking for extra 34 barrels. Harry
by messerschmittfan
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: MG34 Accessories
Topic: MG34 to MG3 Lafette trigger problem need help.
Replies: 16
Views: 6202

Re: MG34 to MG3 Lafette trigger problem need help.

I think the red deflector piece should be removed after watching several films of the MG3 being shot off of the tripod by Bundeswehr Soldiers. All of those tripods had the deflector piece removed. I will dig the manual out and verify. Thanks Harry
by messerschmittfan
Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
Topic: bolt carrier and semi sear problem
Replies: 4
Views: 3319

Re: bolt carrier and semi sear problem

I had them do three bolt conversions a couple of years ago so I would have an extra for each gun and in looking at them each one is a bit different at the rear. I have to go to an appointment but if I get a chance later (meaning remember) I will take some photographs of them. Harry