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by Bil
Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH
Replies: 13
Views: 3909

Re: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH

I was thinking that myself. It did look like a spoof or something... I don't think the guys knew what to make of it. ---bil
by Bil
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH
Replies: 13
Views: 3909

Re: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH

If you look at heddars previous posts,this is a continuation from a build in September... ---bil
by Bil
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: MG42 Photos and Video
Topic: MG-42 with Redhead gunner....*
Replies: 10
Views: 5337

Re: MG-42 with Redhead gunner....*

Nice one,DI! :lol: I wonder how he keeps his dress out of the chain on the bike?? ---bil
by Bil
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH
Replies: 13
Views: 3909

Re: MG42 RAILS/RECIEVER/TRUNION AND BARREL DOOR LATCH

We had a machinist here that wrote in caps,we thought he was yelling,but that was how he wrote for work. I tried to heat-treat my buttstock this way,never saw it again! ---bil PS-I am used to random thought posts...
by Bil
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Good song
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Good song

I found this a while ago,it is one of my favorites. Also non-political-could be from any country,any time... ---bil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Nzmbjp ... re=related
by Bil
Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: German Firearms
Topic: Solothurn / MG15 project
Replies: 25
Views: 5638

Re: Solothurn / MG15 project

Not that I know of,I think this got dropped when they opened up shop. ---bil
by Bil
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: MG34 Photos and Video
Topic: Mg34 video wanted
Replies: 14
Views: 2899

Re: Mg34 video wanted

That is by a (one-time?) member,he is active on the former praxis site,very talented. Nice video! ---bil
by Bil
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Hist. Recon
Replies: 11
Views: 2219

Re: Hist. Recon

Stegger-I have been showing your site to some friends out here-they were very impressed with both the acting ,subject,and the film/edit work. If you PM me your e-mail,I can give you some suggestions they had. You guys do a great job! ---bil
by Bil
Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Taking out the old Barrel Bushing....a short how to....
Replies: 14
Views: 5244

Re: Taking out the old Barrel Bushing....a short how to....

The timing is aligning the proper slot to the proper alignment for barrel insertion.Otherwise the barrel will not go in.Fairly easy. ---bil
by Bil
Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: So... How do I build this thing?
Replies: 27
Views: 12330

Re: So... How do I build this thing?

Check with the Cali regulations,I know for a while guys were using spade type grips,like Chris has for sale here.Something about the regular type grip they didn't like.Remember that when you install the front bushing,it must be 'timed' correctly or it won't work. Yes,we lost a bunch of pics and link...
by Bil
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: MG34 Stickies
Topic: MG34 Receiver Basic Dimensions
Replies: 10
Views: 25228

Re: MG34 Receiver Basic Dimensions

for prints,try Maschinengewehr34.com Glenn Fahrquhar He sold some sets here,









i have one somewhere,but as mentioned above,the expensive machinery used would keep most from going the avenue. ---bil
by Bil
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: MG34 General Discussion
Topic: pic request... '34 vs 42 barrel carriers...
Replies: 18
Views: 6080

Re: pic request... '34 vs 42 barrel carriers...

Nice-thanks! ---bil
by Bil
Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Season's Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 977

Re: Season's Greetings

:D And a Merry Christmas to you and yours! ---bil
by Bil
Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: So... How do I build this thing?
Replies: 27
Views: 12330

Re: So... How do I build this thing?

Yes,several have done it,there are instructions here somewhere ---bil
by Bil
Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: So... How do I build this thing?
Replies: 27
Views: 12330

Re: So... How do I build this thing?

I think I can still find a rivet set for you,for the rails,not the camping piece. ---bil
by Bil
Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: To A Great Man "BOB HOPE" Christmas Show
Replies: 8
Views: 2401

Re: To A Great Man "BOB HOPE" Christmas Show

Yes,truly a servicemans friend. He also wasn't afraid to be near the front,and always brought a bunch of beautiful women. ---bil
by Bil
Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Securing your 42/53
Replies: 32
Views: 4372

Re: Securing your 42/53

Actually,I have a safe,not a real good one,more of a lockable storage bin,that is built into the house.The chimney is on top of it! 5 locks,3 internal,2 padlocks.I keep my dummy guns and some other stuff in there. Being a builder, (among other things) I have made places where they can't be found wit...
by Bil
Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Securing your 42/53
Replies: 32
Views: 4372

Re: Securing your 42/53

I keep mine in here,so far,so good! :? ---bil
by Bil
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Early MG42 Flash suppressor
Replies: 27
Views: 5143

Re: Early MG42 Flash suppressor

I got one,I think he made several. ---bil
by Bil
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Important-much stolen-read please
Replies: 1
Views: 761

Important-much stolen-read please

Sent: Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:51 pm From: messerschmittfan To: Bil Hi Bill, I had a large theft of all of my gun kits that were in storage in Tucson Arizona today. How can I post the following so everyone can see? Thanks Harry Folks since I am stationed with the US Army in Germany I have had all of my ki...