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by Cliffside
Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:17 am
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Bolt locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

Re: MG42 Bolt locking

The handle when inserted in the gun is forward, pulling back on the handle the little hook unlocks and the lever comes back a bit and sits out to the side. I pulled as hard as I dared, the barrel and bolt came back about half an inch but wouldn't unlock.I pulled pretty hard and that was with someone...
by Cliffside
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Bolt locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

Re: MG42 Bolt locking

John, have emailed you pictures from my Ipad, couldn't work it through computer. Story so far, Bought the MG with bolt out. Put it in, wouldn't come out. Looking through ejector port, cocking slide appeared to be in the right place on the bolt lug, but bolt wouldn't budge. From the website info, rem...
by Cliffside
Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Bolt locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

Re: MG42 Bolt locking

Thanks very much for replying. Will post pictures when I get home in two days.
by Cliffside
Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:15 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 bolt locking
Replies: 2
Views: 917

MG42 bolt locking

Hello All, new to the site. Have just purchased MG42 and have problem with the bolt. I have read all I can from here about the problem and when it locks I am able to release it by taking off the flash hider and pushing the barrel inwards which I can do by hand, not having to bang it on the floor. My...
by Cliffside
Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:14 am
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Bolt locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

Re: MG42 Bolt locking

Sorry, this should be in MG42 general
Richard
by Cliffside
Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:12 am
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 Bolt locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2043

MG42 Bolt locking

Hello All, new to the site. Have just purchased MG42 and have problem with the bolt. I have read all I can from here about the problem and when it locks I am able to release it by taking off the flash hider and pushing the barrel inwards which I can do by hand, not having to bang it on the floor. My...