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by WhitePatriot77
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: MG42 rivet question
Replies: 1
Views: 1264

Re: MG42 rivet question

small dome head for rails larger dome head buffer tabs flat head for grip stick mount. I see this was January but wasn't sure if you built it yet or not.
by WhitePatriot77
Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: MG3/MG42 Double AA mount
Replies: 3
Views: 2159

Re: MG3/MG42 Double AA mount

Harry is this Sold?Have you figured out a price? Picts please ,I havent seen the postwar version of one of these.
by WhitePatriot77
Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:59 am
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: MG3/MG42 Double AA mount
Replies: 3
Views: 2159

Re: MG3/MG42 Double AA mount

Harry is this Sold?Have you figured out a price? Picts please ,I havent seen the postwar version of one of these.
by WhitePatriot77
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: New MG42/M53 build
Replies: 8
Views: 7317

Re: New MG42/M53 build

Updated Build tutorial I am doing at the guild may help .Can I post the link here ?I have been a member here for awhile helping out now and then. I greatly appreciate a lot I have learned here as well as sharing.Now I am doing an updated tutorial over there but Im sure many here would find it benefi...
by WhitePatriot77
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: URGENT:remove blue on Reblued MG s
Replies: 11
Views: 3498

Re: URGENT:remove blue on Reblued MG s

actually CLR sold at the home depot and steel wool with goggles and gloves is how I strip all my receivers .I use different dilutes for different strengths and aggressions.I have done exactly like you ask so yes it can be done.You can not dilute and it will strip it off to the white metal or you can...
by WhitePatriot77
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: MG42 Photos and Video
Topic: MG 42 (MG3) safety button
Replies: 11
Views: 5321

Re: MG 42 (MG3) safety button

Those grip slots are found on Yugo grips,German both wwii and postwar dont have it though it is refrenced about in a old german manual issued at the end of the war then when the mg3 came out it was back the to original style..
by WhitePatriot77
Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: weld up a receiver (w/no welding experience)
Replies: 25
Views: 10331

Re: weld up a receiver (w/no welding experience)

Just make sure your welds have good penetration And no pores .Pores are no good and the weld needs cut and reweld.I have done several with shells and rewelding torch cut.I even made inrernal jigs out orf 1/4" copper plate as well as an external one.If you need any help /tips email me at wadevilman@g...
by WhitePatriot77
Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Review of John Baum's German Manuals
Replies: 31
Views: 49315

Re: Review of John Baum's German Manuals

John rocks,he has done a huge service to collectors and builders.He took it upon himself to do a task and its been a service to many,I always recommend his books as its coin well spent. Shipping is always prompt and hes just a plain old nice guy to know and speak to, always helpful.
by WhitePatriot77
Thu May 21, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Flowers of sulfur
Replies: 13
Views: 3589

Re: Flowers of sulfur

The sulphur was added in the field as the oil was used as lube on everything,lafette,guns,tools,tripods,but for the heat of the mg42 they added sulphur as it reacts with heat making a harder frictionless surface as the heat causes the sulphur to react by bonding molecules.Smart Krauts them Germans
by WhitePatriot77
Mon May 11, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2
Replies: 9
Views: 2111

Re: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2

John has the very best manuals,I have several,If you have a shooting platform like a Lafette,buy the apropriate manual,he has a couple,If your going to run 7.62 ammo and disentegrating links Get his Manual for the MG3,it has everything your asking about it just dont cover the Semi Bolt and gripstick...
by WhitePatriot77
Mon May 11, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB FND RECEIVER
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

Re: WTB FND RECEIVER

What is a fnd?Not to sound stupid but judging by responces,im not the only one.
by WhitePatriot77
Mon May 11, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Reweld of a 4 cut receiver.
Replies: 15
Views: 5582

Re: Reweld of a 4 cut receiver.

I never reuse the cut rails,take them out and get a new set.I made a nice jig out of 2"×1/4" copper plate.I cut them to fit against the sides like rails for when I have to do some fill welding.get another set of rails(originals with holes are preferred for this operatopn)locate the first rail hole o...
by WhitePatriot77
Mon May 11, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Reweld of a 4 cut receiver.
Replies: 15
Views: 5582

Re: Reweld of a 4 cut receiver.

Sorry posted twice.
by WhitePatriot77
Sat May 02, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB Semi auto Mg42
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: WTB Semi auto Mg42

A lot of us collectors build as the thrill of the hunt for parts and sitting back after building somting gibe us a sense of accomplishment buying one cannot do,besides Wiselite i think is the only company thats really produced besides brp.Brp is worth the extra money but reweld/self built trumps all...
by WhitePatriot77
Sat May 02, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB Semi auto Mg42
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: WTB Semi auto Mg42

What are you looking for,a reweld German 42,Yugo M53 ,a wiselite M53ish weapon?8mm or.308 .Need some speciffics so I know what way to send you.You build?weld?have a mill?king of the ddremel?you are at the right place to ask that question,be happy to help.
by WhitePatriot77
Sat May 02, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Is Angola Armory still open?
Replies: 13
Views: 5231

Re: Is Angola Armory still open?

Dan you still around now?emails returned,website only redirects to unrelated places,whats going on Dan?
by WhitePatriot77
Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2
Replies: 9
Views: 2111

Re: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2

the Mg3 the M118 nato links has a drum/box.bracket and a spring loaded H that locks the bottom of belts.When you insert a belt with the topcover down pull through only till that spring loaded H locks the first round.the first spot on the feedtray will still be empty,cockthe charging handle and the b...
by WhitePatriot77
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2
Replies: 9
Views: 2111

Re: New owner of Wise Lite M53 Gen2

:cheer: the mg3 feedtray that does nato links has a special feed cover as well.There is a springloaded H shaped belt catch so when you pull a loaded belt through you get the first round to catch it and stop ,pull no more,the spot over the feedtray will still be empty,you can then rack the handle and...
by WhitePatriot77
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: Single Saw Cut 1944 MG42
Replies: 17
Views: 3849

Re: Single Saw Cut 1944 MG42

theres another singlse saw cut 42 on gb ,if anyone has popcorn.