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Home made mg42 reciever
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blackreichswehr »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:18 pm
Made my own receiver, designed so you don't have to cut a slot for the charging handle, instead it rides in a channel. The bolt blocker, a tapped and...
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Last post by 42rocker
Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:23 pm
To New Members
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JBaum »
Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:20 pm
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We have a lot of traffic on here, but very few people need to leave messages anymore. We've pretty well mastered making the MG42 parts kit into a...
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Last post by JBaum
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:56 pm
Time for Change.
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salt6 »
Fri May 19, 2017 6:07 pm
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To All Members,
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Last post by waffendude
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:28 am
Re: How to Post Pictures.
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salt6 »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:47 pm
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How to post pictures through the MG42.US site.
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Last post by 42rocker
Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
Email
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salt6 »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:58 pm
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If you receive any email from an address below without MG42 in the subject line it's spam.
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Fri May 01, 2015 7:04 pm
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Last post by Blanksguy
Tue May 04, 2021 8:51 am
Which Copper Alloy for TIG backer plate
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by Otis Cambell » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:35 pm
Which Copper alloy is best for use as a welder backer plate for TIG welding? McMaster-Carr list the following available Copper alloys;
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Last post by Otis Cambell
Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:11 am
Trunion question?
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by
j.bal »
Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:58 pm
After looking at the trunion I had noticed that part of the trunion, not the u shaped part the other. The one on the side where the barrel inserts....
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Last post by Daskraut
Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:42 am
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Last post by Intruder196
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:48 pm
Posting pics.
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by
j.bal »
Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:27 am
I have read the topic on posting img. But I just don't get it. I have got a beautiful receiver just waiting to show off.
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Last post by Daskraut
Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:41 am
buffer/buttstock question
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by
j.bal »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:49 pm
I need a little help. The buffer/backplate is one piece with threads for the buttstock. The way the buffer is designed it can only be installed one...
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Last post by Karbinator
Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:11 pm
8mm recuperator dwg
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by
Pirate »
Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:59 pm
Does anyone have an assembly dwg of the 8mm recuperator they can post?
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Last post by Otis Cambell
Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:38 pm
refinish bakelite?
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by fockerolfe » Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:19 am
Is there anyway to refinish a bakelite buttstock? Perhaps start with a corse sandpaper then work your day down to 1000grit or so, then buff?
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Last post by fockerolfe
Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:47 pm
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Last post by TOM R
Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:56 pm
Reweld for full auto
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by d65 » Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:48 am
Hi,
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Last post by d65
Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:37 pm
Kalifornia Flash Hider Cone
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DRH » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:19 pm
Kalifornia does not allow flash hiders on semi auto guns with detachable mags or belts. So I have cut out a flash hider cone for my build. Here is a...
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Last post by TOM R
Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:17 pm
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Last post by MDMike
Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:03 am
Spring size chart/list?
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by fockerolfe » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:26 pm
Is there a compilation of the springs for the 42. I'm trying to figure out what spring goes were and for some reason it seems I don't have the right...
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Last post by JBaum
Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:43 am
reciever set up before weld
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by jasond » Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:46 pm
:twisted: the trigger assembly on the mg 42 the front portoin is it suppose to slide all the way forward then lock down oh ya it full auto so its not...
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Last post by TOM R
Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:57 pm
semi mg42 bolt with anti-bolt bounce spring
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j. bergmann » Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:42 am
hey guys , i came up with a design to use the original bolt actuator spring , and still have a floating firing pin.this keeps the rollers locked...
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Last post by j. bergmann
Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:17 am
MG42 Unwelded Halves on BRP Guns
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by DrSmeller » Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:14 pm
Would the unwelded MG42 receiver halves on BRP Guns be good for a semi build? Just wondering.
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Last post by TOM R
Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:49 pm
how to install the recouperator
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TOM R »
Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:21 pm
I got baums tech manuals but need pics with discriptions, got both bolts and front one installed in recoup, is there a trick to get it under the...
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Last post by TOM R
Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:37 pm
Recoil spring mods
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by
Intruder196 »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:11 pm
This question was just asked under the topic about Tom R and DI's builds, but I thought I would post as a topic to itself. I got my semi auto firing...
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Last post by TOM R
Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:17 pm
bolt and trigger mods
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by timg953 » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:11 am
What is the going price for the bolt and trigger mods?
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Last post by TOM R
Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:21 am
mg42 advice
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by 1SS-Soldat » Sat Aug 06, 2005 9:14 pm
whats up guys cool forums here. i really really want to get a semi mg42 going. id rather not spend 6 gs on one but will if i have too.if i do get a...
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Last post by TOM R
Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:18 am
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 9:10 pm
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