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by Bigdibbs88
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:21 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

Re: WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit

Sold........
by Bigdibbs88
Sun Feb 24, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

Re: WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit

HI guys here is an album. Somehow in my first post i missed adding the fact that this includes the rare original detachable front sight. I was also able to dig up an original dot bolt for it, because of that I'm asking $4000 OBO

by Bigdibbs88
Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

WTS: MG34 Panzermantel kit

Please PM me for photos. Serious buyers only. Mg34- dot 1944 panzermantel- original finish. No numbers match and currently sitting on a dummy receiver. Has original 9mm barrel 1940 dated. Original muzzle piece, feed tray, stock, I think the top cover is original too (but WaA gone). The trigger assem...
by Bigdibbs88
Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Please help me find a legit builder
Replies: 17
Views: 3870

Re: Please help me find a legit builder

If I understand correctly, you don't have the rear of the receiver? Rear receiver shells don't just get "welded on". They have to be properly sized/ trimmed, welded in a manner that acommodates weld shrinkage, and then machined. That's a lot of work. Even BRP's full receiver, which requires an FFL,...
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Please help me find a legit builder
Replies: 17
Views: 3870

Re: Please help me find a legit builder

The short answer is Jared Lewman https://lewmanarmsmanufacturing.com/ The long answer: I seriously doubt all that needs to be done is one weld and rails. Is it deslagged? Is the recuperator installed? Properly? Assuming that the rear receiver was several sections and rewelded, was it done right? Se...
by Bigdibbs88
Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:20 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Please help me find a legit builder
Replies: 17
Views: 3870

Please help me find a legit builder

Hi Gents- I would really appreciate your help here. I have for 5 years now been in the process (yes I have not seen my kit in 5 years!!!) of having my 42 built. To put a long story short, the second builder I’ve attempted to use, who has dragged me along since June on a project that should have take...
by Bigdibbs88
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MG42 booster parts etc
Replies: 0
Views: 1157

MG42 booster parts etc

Having a hard time pricing these so offers welcome if I’m out of line......1 recoil booster I believe is german but unmarked, 2 nozzles, and 1 barrel guide bushing. The bushing is marked “KAFF”, one nozzle is unmarked the other is N-NR12-121-2250. Having trouble posting pics but can send if interest...
by Bigdibbs88
Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:37 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: Mg34 Wartime Finish
Replies: 4
Views: 2248

Re: Mg34 Wartime Finish

Thanks for the reply. I know dot switched to phosphate on some small parts on k98 assembly but, unlike most other makers, did not fully switch over.
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: Mg34 Wartime Finish
Replies: 4
Views: 2248

Mg34 Wartime Finish

Hey guys- I have a question regarding finish on late mg34’s. For example a dot 1945 that by serial number is early enough to have been produced wartime and shows no post war markings but is phosphate. Did dot (or any makers for that matter) switch to phosphate on mg34’s during the war or is that a s...
by Bigdibbs88
Thu May 10, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Semi Build Help
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

Re: Semi Build Help

thanks guys.....not looking to do anything illegal. Just looking for an individual or company that can finish this off for me and i know most dont mess with them. Abominog- the guy i had building it for me was actually a tool and dye maker by trade with access to a ton of machinery and jigs etc. I k...
by Bigdibbs88
Wed May 09, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Semi Build Help
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

Semi Build Help

Hi All- To make a long story short i sent my 42 kit off to a friend roughly 5 years ago to build into a semi for me. I just got it back today still not finished, which sucks. Part of the issue was a large torch cut to the right rear of the gun which kept causing warping. I plan to replace the rear h...
by Bigdibbs88
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB: MG42 rear receiver section
Replies: 3
Views: 2010

Re: WTB: MG42 rear receiver section

Thanks for the help guys!! I'll look into that
by Bigdibbs88
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB: MG42 rear receiver section
Replies: 3
Views: 2010

WTB: MG42 rear receiver section

Almost done with my semi build but the cut in the rear receiver section has weakened the area too severely. Any one have a back section (or back right) section for sale? Please email me at bigdibbs88@yahoo.com. Thanks!
by Bigdibbs88
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: "dot 1940"
Replies: 10
Views: 3580

Re: "dot 1940"

Thanks, it's mine. I thought it might stir up a bit more discussion seeing as their very existence is disputed. Seems to be no interest, maybe I'll post more pictures if there is
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: "dot 1940"
Replies: 10
Views: 3580

Re: "dot 1940"

I'm a lowly k98 collector, but this certainly looks legit to me. Would anyone dispute?
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: "dot 1940"
Replies: 10
Views: 3580

"dot 1940"

Hi All-

I recently found an mg34 barrel shroud marked "dot 1940". It has a low 3 digit serial number with no suffix. I didnt realize that dot was even making 34's that early. Is this piece uncommon or am i just thinking wishfully? Does anyone know about how many they made in 1940?

Thanks!
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Catastrophic failures
Replies: 9
Views: 3051

MG42 Catastrophic failures

Hi Guys- I have a buddy building me a semi MG42 at the moment. He is pretty experienced with building them, I'd say hes built 20+ if I had to guess. We got on the topic of shooting it, and he says i should shoot it as little as possible as he's never had a semi go for more than ~400 rounds without s...
by Bigdibbs88
Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube
Replies: 4
Views: 917

Re: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube

no longer for sale, please remove
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube
Replies: 4
Views: 917

Re: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube

sorry i forgot to mention im interested in partial trades for k98's or G43's
by Bigdibbs88
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube
Replies: 4
Views: 917

Re: Wts: matching MP40 kit with full tube

bump with price reduction. $3750 shipped.........
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