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- Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:51 pm
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: soaker can for muzzle assembly?
- Replies: 32
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Well, I wondered if anyone ever read any of those measurements I took.... I guess it took a few days for it to take off. OK, bright lights, and a magnifying glass. Here we go: I have no doubts that the can was made on a hydraulic press from a slug of steel covered in graphite to keep it from splitti...
- Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:33 pm
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: soaker can for muzzle assembly?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4624
For all practical purposes, the MG-42 can looks just like the one on ebay for the MG-34. Dimensions are for the MG-42 can: weight is 300 grams (with lid) or about 10.5 ounces, heavy steel construction, blued inside and out overall height (without lid) is 4.73". with lid screwed on tight overall heig...
- Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:23 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt Catch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 479
- Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:57 pm
- Forum: Auction Sites, Good Deals, etc.
- Topic: Allegheny Arsenal kits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 780
- Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:06 pm
- Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
- Topic: Front sight assembly........?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 694
- Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:01 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: mg-42 extractors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
- Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:00 pm
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: soaker can for muzzle assembly?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4624
- Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:51 pm
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: Tapco Mount
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1245
Abwehr - the days of the $400 tripod????? I got mine with optics and light box, new in the aluminum foiled sealed bag for $300. Then I paid $70 for a manual and started learning how to translate. I've only used my Lafette for the MG42, but with all the adaptations that everyone is coming up with, I'...
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:43 pm
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: Tapco Mount
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1245
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:33 am
- Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
- Topic: How many using 8mm Recoup in 308 rifle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 416
I run my C and R MG 42 in .308 most of the time and never had a problem with the original 8mm recuperator in it. It runs a little slower in .308 than in 8mm, but I think that's more the ammo than anything else. I put in the .308 nozzle and barrel, change feed tray and top cover, and it runs fine whe...
- Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:09 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Runaway Firing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1036
According to the H.Dv. 216/6 manual for the MG42: 1. Trigger is dirty 2. Disconnector worn out or broken 3. Disconnector spring is broken or bent 4. Catch lug on the bolt is damaged, broken, or worn 5. Trigger lever is damaged or broken 6. Spring for trigger or trigger lever is broken or bent Also, ...
- Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:36 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Sight calibration device
- Replies: 5
- Views: 576
It seems that a lot of people on Manion's don't know what they have, what it's used for, or what it's worth. I registered there months ago and never saw anything worth bidding on.... lots of overpriced junk, and a few oddities that were ridiculously priced. "But I was told it was really rare" seems ...
- Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:21 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Laquer steel case
- Replies: 5
- Views: 597
The problem with steel cases is that they rust from the inside, so you don't know if you have a bad one till it blows up in your gun (face). I always suggest rethinking the wisdom of running 8 cents a shot ammo through a several thousand dollar gun.... I wouldn't buy a Mercedes and try to run it on ...
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:23 am
- Forum: MG42 Accessories
- Topic: Recoil Booster Soaking cans question..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 445
- Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:54 am
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: 42 barrel status?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 897
Steyr has a manufacturing plant in the U.S. now, so if they wanted to, they just need to make the barrels and/or extensions here to be legal. I'm sure the deciding factor will be whether it's profitable or not. If you build it, they will come. uh, I heard that somewhere, but I'm talking about MG42s ...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:10 pm
- Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
- Topic: Damn this cocking handle is tough to pull
- Replies: 6
- Views: 854
One way to test the recuperator springs is to take off the booster and put the gun on the barrel bushing, nose down. The recuperator springs should be strong enough to support the weight of the entire gun. If you push down, it should spring back freely and quickly. The barrel needs to recoil to have...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:41 am
- Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
- Topic: questions on mechanics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1032
I guess I wasn't awake when I gave you the "bolted in" answer.... I was thinking MG42, and you were asking the the MG34 section. I'm not familiar enough with the MG34 to answer your question. Big Duh! goes to me.... :oops: RE: which book... depends on exactly what you're looking for. The Butz manual...
- Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:57 am
- Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
- Topic: questions on mechanics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1032
- Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:00 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Did your MG42 face the Americans or Russians
- Replies: 4
- Views: 570
Mine was brought back after the war. It was in the basement of a Berlin police department, and the guy was allowed to buy it from the Chief, so long as he didn't get the bolt. The bolt is the "gun" in Germany, much the same as a lower receiver for an AR15 is here. Mine even has the original grease i...
- Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:55 am
- Forum: Chatter
- Topic: ----> ebay Another Spoof
- Replies: 8
- Views: 669