pictures of wwII german buffers

[jens]

hello
i need some pictures of wwII german buffers. because i can not tell how to see its a MG53 buffer or a real german wwII. ( i cant see diffrences on the sticky topic sorry )

does a MG53 buffer fit on a WWII MG42 reciever ?

kind regards,

jens

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Original German buffer.

[jens]

thx but where can i see that ring that isnt on the MG53 buffer ?

[Bil]

On the bottom picture-outside edge,about 1/8 inch from the end.The front of the buffer spring retainer is more rounder on the yugo also,not as square an edge as the German one. ---bil

[jens]

hello,
thx for the info...
here is a picture of mine....
http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn41 ... G_0009.jpg
http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn41 ... G_0175.jpg

looks like wwII german ?

so my wooden buttstock is a postwar stock because it wont fit 100% there is a little gap...
how can i recognize a real wwII buttstock that fit my mg42 ?

this is my wooden buttstock:
http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn41 ... G_0162.jpg
http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn41 ... G_0165.jpg
http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn41 ... G_0161.jpg

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Looks are one thing, fit is another. the threads on the German buffer are different than those on a Yugo buffer. The result is that you should use a Yugo buffer with a Yugo buttstock and a German buffer together with a German buttstock. I know there is a combination of German and Yugo buffer/stock that can work, but I forget the correct combination. I don't have an M-53.

[jens]

But is it a wwII german buffer ?

[rocco1911]

The one DA posted pics of is

[longhorn109]

Yours certainly looks genuine. I found this pic on my computer and it shows the difference clearly. I think it was from pirates build tutorial. Oh and it is Yugo left and German right.

[drooling idiot]

Jens,
Looks like a post war German buffer and stock combo.
the buffer nose on DAs picture has a beveled angle at the tip, typical of WW2 . your rounded nose is a post war pattern from what i have seen.

wood buttstocks do not fit 100% tight. unless you have an 1/8" or greater gap you have a good combo. it is common to find 1/16" or less gap with a wood buttstock.

viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1688
see second post first picture

your mileage may vary.

[Akira]

This might be a stupid comment and idea,but couldn't you use a spacer to take up the gap?That's what I do when fitting a blade to a handel and there is a little space or gap to fill.Now I know comparing blades and guns is like fruits and vegtables but the basic principals should be the same am I right?

Be kind if I'm wrong,I'm still learning

[rocco1911]

Yes that's what some do I was told the Yugos used leather as spacers to fill the gap on there battle guns & thanks Dan for that info

No Potatohead comments from me....