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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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spring assembly in M53 bolt

Last post by tomcatshaas « Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:39 pm
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by flemgunner » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:38 pm

Howdy Im wondering about a spring assembly that is in one of my M53 bolts. It fits inside the rear portion of the bolt and has metal "tips"...
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Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:39 pm
Correct MG42 lafette straps

Last post by 42rocker « Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:12 pm
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by GBMG421 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:08 pm

Hi Everybody

This is my first post on here, so looking forward to more interactions. I own a deact 1943 MG42 and am very pleased to also be the...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:12 pm
Binary trigger??

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:47 pm
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by dturner5185 » Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:03 pm

I was wondering if anyone has or heard of anyone using a binary trigger on a semi auto mg42 build?? I am going to get a gunsmith to eventually turn...

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Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:47 pm
Seeking a gunsmith for a Wiselite M53, Frustrated and Out of ideas.

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:23 pm
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by redblur » Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:10 pm

Hey folks. I've been in and out of this forum for a few years now, and you guys have always been helpful. So I turn to you for some help in finding a...

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Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:23 pm
Replacing locking rollers

Last post by JBaum « Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:55 pm
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by bbrown » Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:08 pm

Not that I need to, but how would one go about removing the bolt locking rollers for replacement? I see that RTG has replacement rollers, so how do...

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Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:55 pm
Where to buy loose bolt head?

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by Waffentag » Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:50 pm

Well, now that I have the Gage's, I found that one of my barrels has head space that is too tight!

I have five bolt heads, one bolt head is too...

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Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:45 am
More Dumb MG42 7.62 Headspace Questions

Last post by JBaum « Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:36 am
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by Waffentag » Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:32 am

Well, I spent some time over the weekend reading the Two Volume MG42 book and the previously posted headspace instructions and I have more dumb...

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Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:36 am
Pricing of Original German MG42 8mm barrel

Last post by BNZ41 « Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:47 pm
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by BNZ41 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:50 pm

I have recently acquired an Original German MG42 8mm barrel and I'm looking to sell. What are barrels being sold for in today's market. Can post pics...

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Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:47 pm
Make my own headspace gage?

Last post by Waffentag « Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:56 am
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by Waffentag » Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:41 pm

Here is my dumb question of the week.

Can I make my own Go, No Go Gages for matching up my MG42/3 Bolt heads and 7.62 Barrels?

I am going to...

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Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:56 am
Bolt stuck

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Attachment(s) by Ratiasu » Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:11 pm

Heya

Whilst messing about my MG, the bolt got stuck in the camming piece, and it won't disengage. I've tried pushing down the muzzle many times to...
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Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:38 am
MG42 - MG3 - M53 Build Help

Last post by NickD « Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:57 pm
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by NickD » Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:33 pm

Hello Everyone,

I know this may sound dumb, but does anyone have a link handy that shows a step by step build, and/or solid plans. I have found 1-2...

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Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:57 pm
Origianl MG42 part?

Last post by JBaum « Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:16 pm
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Attachment(s) by Waffentag » Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:10 pm

I just picked up another M53 parts kit. Here are the photos of grip next to the German WW2 grip that came with my MG42. Is this German WW2?

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Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:16 pm
Looking for origanal feed tray mg42 (europe

Last post by Tybie25 « Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:33 pm

by Tybie25 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:33 pm

Hello,

I am looking for a original mg42 feed tray.
Sombody have 1 on sale ?
Send me mail on :
tyboutlemmens20@hotmail.be
Thnx

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Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:33 pm
Mg42 Sm svq 1945 buttatock and feedtray

Last post by JBaum « Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by Tybie25 » Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:30 pm

Hello

I have bought a mg42 a sm svq.
But i an not certainly about the baklite buttstock
and the fees tray ( no marks,stamps).

Can sombody help me...

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Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:13 pm
Source of 7.62 Pulled Bullets

Last post by bjrmg « Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:36 pm
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by Waffentag » Sat Jul 08, 2017 8:08 am

I need to feed the beast, MG42 in 7.62 NATO,

I am about out of 30 Cal, 7.62 pulled bullets for reloading. Does anyone know of cheap source of...

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Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:36 pm
Wiselite Gen 3 receivers?

Last post by mtnlvr « Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:06 am
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by akvalmet30 » Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:50 pm

Noticed on their website that Gen 3 receivers are coming soon. Anyone know what kind of improvements/changes they might be offering? Was saving for a...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:06 am
reloading for semi-auto mg53

Last post by akvalmet30 « Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:47 pm
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by Sw1ngK1ng » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:04 pm

I just finished my setup for reloading 8mm with 298 grain projectiles and hodgdon h414 powder. My reloading book recommends 45gr. of powder so I made...

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Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:47 pm
MG42 Top Cover Latch Screw

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by Davetom » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:05 am

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, first time post as well. I did a quick search and did not find what I was looking for. I purchased an M53 and...

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Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:05 am
HR Guns produced MG42?

Last post by JBaum « Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:41 am
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by johnson184 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:56 am

I can't seem to find any information on HR Guns produced MG42s. Doesn't seem to be a C&R gun, but it's a full auto transferable to my class 3...

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Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:41 am
First Time Buyer

Last post by magnet69 « Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:20 pm
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Attachment(s) by Triggered » Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:35 pm

Hi all,

New member here. Have lurked for a little while now and then, but wanted to join the forum the closer I get to possibly bringing home a...

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