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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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There are two ways to post pictures. Host them elsewhere and link to them or upload them here. So a short tutorial on how to post pictures.

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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).

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WW2 era MG42 belt loader modified to only load 308??

Last post by blckwlfny « Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:55 pm
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by michaelkih » Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:04 am

So I bought what I thought was an all original WW2 era MG42 belt loader. Got it, and it is covered in waffen marks, etc, but the hopper was actually...

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MG Z 40 Optics help

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by heebee » Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:14 am

Hello all, I am new to the forum and this is my first post.

I have an MGZ40 optical sight, in good external condition, but the optics are very murky...

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Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:09 am
MG3 Tripod Optics Battery - Usable??

Last post by pathfinder « Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:19 pm
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by HKARAK » Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:23 pm

Just rec'd my tripod with optics and battery box for light. Any way to get the box working? Thanks!!!

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Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:19 pm
Is this a good deal on a WW2 Lafette?

Last post by 42rocker « Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:40 pm
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by michaelkih » Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:30 pm

I'm wanting one for my C&R MG42. Thank you!

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Need help with Lafette restoration

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by Shelly » Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:13 am

I have a Yugo Lafette that is generally in nice shape and complete, but with a battered paint finish. It was also totally packed, inside and out,...
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Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:26 pm
My MG42 Lafette Restoration Project

Last post by Shelly « Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:08 am
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by Shelly » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:35 pm

Now that I have been going a bit, it is easier to back up and start from square one...

I have a nice ex-Serbian Lafette that, while in good shape,...

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Lafette straps

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by marknct » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:08 am

Somebody over there must be sitting on a pile of carry straps or used them for something else. Has anyone worked on getting them reproduced? It seems...

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Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:22 pm
gfv-64 East German belt loader.

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by badsnakeii » Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:17 pm

After doing quite a bit of research I believe this is the best loader me guys with several belt fed guns. The issue is with finding them. Are there...

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Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:09 pm
.308 to 8mm belt loader conversions ready

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:12 am
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by panaceabeachbum » Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:44 pm

After quite a delay and two vendors for the laser cut parts I finaly have a QTY of 50 of the nicely formed 8mm conversions to allow the inexpensive...

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Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:12 am
8mm ammo can ID

Last post by 42rocker « Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:08 am
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by Der Alder » Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:18 pm

I picked up a couple of Yugo 8mm ammo cans from Apex when they were on sale for $11 a couple of weeks ago.

I started stripping the thick Yugo paint...

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Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:08 am
Ammo belt storage

Last post by Tommygunn « Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:20 am
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by bbrown » Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:29 pm

How did the Germans store their empty MG34/MG42 ammo belts? How do you? I keep mine oiled, rolled up and in several plastic bags, but there has to be...

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Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:20 am
Can anyone ID

Last post by CaptMax « Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:31 pm
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Attachment(s) by usmc8488 » Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:53 pm

Saw this can anyone ID

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Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:31 pm
odd belt loader

Last post by Sarge « Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:04 pm
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by K98dkmauser » Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:05 pm

i found a belt loader for sale on gb its a little pricey but havn't seen before

if someone here buys it maybe it can replicated .

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Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:04 pm
A little Dutch shopping.

Last post by pitfighter « Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:10 pm
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Attachment(s) by pitfighter » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:06 pm

I picked these up in Holland.
Same place I found the FG42 parts -

The grips in white tissue paper are MP40 pistol grips - for my over used one....

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Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:10 pm
Odd belt w/ starter

Last post by amafrank « Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:02 pm
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Attachment(s) by FR Banker » Sat May 03, 2014 11:23 am

Here's a new one (for me anyways). Haven’t seen this discussed in any of the main literature before.

A 50 round Gurt 34 with a permanently attached...

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Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:02 pm
Looking for a MG42 tripod left side leg adjuster lever

Last post by JBaum « Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:11 pm
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by smoke » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:57 am

I shipped my personal MG 42 ground Tripod to a fellow in Florida .. Fed EX broke off the rear left side leg adjuster lever.. so I need to find one...

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Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:11 pm
Lafette straps

Last post by FR Banker « Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:26 pm

Attachment(s) by FR Banker » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:26 pm

I know this issue has been discussed in detail in the past but, many of the photos have dead links. So I am posting this in the hopes of proper...

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Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:26 pm
Postwar used Lafettes

Last post by bergflak « Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:45 pm
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by bergflak » Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:38 pm

I'm finally at it again, writing a new article about the Lafettes. Need some help though!
AA /MG34.com reportedly sold some MG34 Lafettes some years...

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Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:45 pm
Sling "gan41" marked post war or ?

Last post by pitfighter « Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by Patsy57 » Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:33 pm

Have a sling for an MG42 with "gan41" marked on it and im wondering if its ww2 or post war?

Thanks!

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Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:13 pm
Gurt 34/41 (Belts)

Last post by FR Banker « Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:00 pm
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Attachment(s) by FR Banker » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:49 am

I have noticed that all of my belts dated prior to 1941 are groove and dimple free like the attached image.

Are these the "1st model"...

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Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:00 pm

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