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Home made mg42 reciever

Last post by blackreichswehr « Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:18 pm
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by blackreichswehr » Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:18 pm » in MG42 Build It Yourself

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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by JBaum » Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:20 pm » in MG42 General Discussion

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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Time for Change.

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by salt6 » Fri May 19, 2017 6:07 pm » in Chatter

To All Members,

I'll keep this short as is my custom.

I've decided to turn over the MG42.US website to John Baum (john@germanmanuals.com}....

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Re: How to Post Pictures.

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
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by salt6 » Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:47 pm » in Militaria

How to post pictures through the MG42.US site.

Just go to the bottom of the post text area and find the attachment tab.

Use the browse button to...

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Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
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by salt6 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:58 pm » in Militaria

If you receive any email from an address below without MG42 in the subject line it's spam.

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panzer46.us
mg42.us

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Introductions (or one way to increase your post count).

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I appologize. I want to get into the for sale area of this site (found a few posts I want to read).

I then found I could not get there unless I...
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.308 to 8mm belt loader conversion tutorial

Last post by PaladinTacticalLLC « Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
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by tomcatshaas » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:34 pm

Conversion parts needed. The new hopper side, and support bracket.

First mark the edge of the part to be removed (old hopper side) to use as...

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Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
The evolution of the Lafette 42. Now online!

Last post by 42rocker « Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:19 pm
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by bergflak » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:37 am

Finally made it. The new study is up on my homepage, and ready for your reading pleasure. Quite a few new finds and some really nice photos. Thanks...

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Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:19 pm
MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

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by 42rocker » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm

MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

This thread is not going to be doubled but instead stored in the MG34 accessories stickes area...

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Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm
MG Z 40 optics for MG42, Photos & Manufacturers List & more

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by 42rocker » Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:53 pm

MG Z 40 optics for the MG42, Photos and Manufacturers List (last updated 09/03/2013)

Some general photos of the MG Z 40. The first few pics of a MG...

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Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:10 pm
Into the Abyss...MGZ40 Rebuild.....

Last post by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS « Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
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by ChrisPCook » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:58 am
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OK guys, I've received the sight, and have already taken a small looksie...
Here's what I am facing.....
1) Need correct screws on top housing....May...
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Last post by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
MG42 Lafette project Some pics re-posted

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:22 pm
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by tomcatshaas » Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:01 pm
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From 42rocker, I have re-posted some of the pics to this thread. I downloaded these for my own use and did not download them all, so some are...
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Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:22 pm
MGZ40 optics dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 am
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by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:41 pm

Here are the MGZ40 optics used on lafette tripod mounts for the MG-42 machinegun. This optic was purchased from Ryan Schnee and has original paint....

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Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 am
My Lafette 42 restoration now underway.

Last post by Tommygunn « Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
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by Tommygunn » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:29 pm
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It's been a while since I said I was going to get stuck in and restore my Lafette 42 tripod but now the time has arrived and I've started.
First,...
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Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
Look --> Replica Lafette Strap Dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
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by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:34 pm
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A fellow in Germany was looking for dimensions on lafette 42 straps, so I made these pics for him and thought you guys might also want to see them....
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Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
Yugo M52 Lafette

Last post by 42rocker « Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:59 pm
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by Chuckm » Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:56 pm

Back in 2010, Orin Harding, 762x51, was working on a translation of a Yugo manual on the M52 Lafette. He posted some pages of the Manual ( in...

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Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:59 pm
MG34/42 Ammo can tool kit

Last post by JBaum « Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:29 pm
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by JBaum » Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:26 pm

I found some great pictures that show the details of the MG34/42 ammo can tool kit, and decided to share. It's pretty rare to see a kit with all the...

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Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:29 pm
Custom cut foam gun case

Last post by Countryboy77 « Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:18 pm
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by Tmiller » Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:07 pm

Does anyone know where I can purchase either a Pelican or other hard case with a custom cut form insert for a M53.

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Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:18 pm
MGZ40 optic box wooden inlay

Last post by JBaum « Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:05 pm
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by Rickerdt » Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:04 pm

Hello friends,

I just bought two empty MGZ40 boxes which I like to restore to “brand new”.

But, both boxes are missing their wooden inlays and the...

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Last post by JBaum
Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:05 pm
Paint codes

Last post by gagunguy « Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:33 pm
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by gagunguy » Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:00 am

Does anyone have the paiint codes for both the German green for the ammo cans, battle drums, etc and the Yugo apple green?

Thanks

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:33 pm
Überschießtafel for the Lafette 34 & 42

Last post by Abominog « Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:34 pm
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by bergflak » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:37 am

A new study added to my homepage! I have gone through all available material in regards to the Überschießtafel. They have now been divided into...

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Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:34 pm
MG42 Lafette bolt box

Last post by JBaum « Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:33 pm
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by bergflak » Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:19 pm

I have now analyzed and concluded on the variations of the bolt box, both during WW2 and postwar production. This will be the first of a series of...

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Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:33 pm
Lafette 53....need help

Last post by bergflak « Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:25 pm
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by bergflak » Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:55 pm

I am writing on my next article about the Lafette, and it will be the definitive guide to the bolt box. Unfortunately I have no access to a...

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Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:25 pm
cloudy optics

Last post by 42rocker « Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:10 pm
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by nypaddy » Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:15 pm

hello all. I am new to the site and have searched thru looking for a solution but have not found one. I have just optained a J.D. Moeller site for my...

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Last post by 42rocker
Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:10 pm
What did I find? MG42 Lafette Parts Quiz?

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:22 pm
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by 42rocker » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:54 pm

PLEASE post your answers in the next post. My answers in the following post.

MG42 Lafette Parts Quiz, follows after my minor ranting.

Well there...

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Last post by 42rocker
Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:22 pm
Lafette Pics

Last post by 42rocker « Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:05 pm
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by 42rocker » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:34 pm

A couple of interesting Lafette pics. Should add one or more places this Lafette is stated fsu.
fsu code for Excelsior, Brandenburger Fahrrad und...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:05 pm

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