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by jwoelfel79
Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Mg42 on a mg3 tripod
Replies: 5
Views: 2631

Re: Mg42 on a mg3 tripod

Pictures of the problem areas as requested (Sorry if they are huge). The 42 is a reweld build that was a combo of Robert Naess & Phillip Stouts work. MG3 Tripods are both DISA mfg. First picture is the cocking handle problem. As you can see the cocking handle rivets hit the top of the tripod hooks. ...
by jwoelfel79
Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Mg42 on a mg3 tripod
Replies: 5
Views: 2631

Re: Mg42 on a mg3 tripod

Its a standard BRP AR 15 trigger setup. Didn't know if there was a trick to it or not and didn't want to start grinding/bending on it until I reached out to people who actually have & use these already. I will take some pictures this weekend to better illustrate my cocking handle problem. I will get...
by jwoelfel79
Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Mg42 on a mg3 tripod
Replies: 5
Views: 2631

Mg42 on a mg3 tripod

Recently purchased a 2 mg3 tripods for my semi auto belt feds. Went to install my mg42 reweld and I am encountering some problems on both tripods. First the gun installs into the hooks & front catch with no problem but when I try to pull the cocking handle back the rivets on the cocking handle hit t...
by jwoelfel79
Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Getting in contact with Bob Naess?
Replies: 4
Views: 1001

Re: Getting in contact with Bob Naess?

Last......waiting one and a half years (?). Are you sure that it was received by his shop (?). I am sure it was received. When it first got to him it was left at his neighbors house but he found it. I he told me today that he should start working on his semi builds in the spring, but he told me in ...
by jwoelfel79
Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Getting in contact with Bob Naess?
Replies: 4
Views: 1001

Re: Getting in contact with Bob Naess?

I appreciate the replies guys. For some reason I couldn't get his website to load for me which worried me. Was finally able to get him on the phone for a little bit and ask for an update.
by jwoelfel79
Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Getting in contact with Bob Naess?
Replies: 4
Views: 1001

Getting in contact with Bob Naess?

I sent Bob my German 42 kit a little over a 1.5 yrs ago and tried to email him before Thanksgiving this year for a status update and have yet to receive a response. I know he has a good reputation on this and various boards regarding these builds but can someone point me in the direction on another ...
by jwoelfel79
Sun May 06, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Conversion Services?
Replies: 0
Views: 469

Bolt Conversion Services?

Ok I am in the process of getting all the necessary parts together for my semi MG42 and after looking over the bolt and my brp conversion parts ive decided that I have neither the time or tools and need to just find someone to do the conversion for me. Can anyone recommend a reputable person who cou...
by jwoelfel79
Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: German MG42 kit questions
Replies: 8
Views: 2994

German MG42 kit questions

I have recently purchased a German MG 42 kit and I am wondering what the kit is worth and if I overpaid. I have only seen pictures as it will be delivered hopefully sometime next week but it appears to be saw cut three times and has the eagle stamps on multiple parts. It looks to be cosemtically in ...