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Early MG34's did indeed have a dual rate of fire switch located where shown in this photo. This was dropped quickly and the gun shown is probably updated with a plug replacing the original switch. Pretty common on early guns. JH

landser wrote:my booster cone is stamped 9.5 on the side of the cone.i drilled it out to .440 dia. or just under 11.25mm
Jeff G

The 9.5 stamped cones are for use with the l.s. ammo (86 grain, aluminum core) not that common. JH

The point that he is still getting FA fire with the blocked trigger bar, (which should not allow it), suggests the sear is not holding the bolt, causing FA fire to continue when the SA trigger is pulled. It is understood that he can only have SA. Some states in the USA will not allow selective fire ...

If the FA trigger bar is secured and preventing FA fire, the most common problem would be a worn sear or worn searing surface on the bolt carrier. A bad sear spring could also release the bolt prematurely but the main sear is the most likely culprit IMO. JH

I got one as well. Heavy PITTED flash hider. I contacted Robert who sent me a pre-paid shipping label for return & full credit. No more available however. JH

Some of the 1970's dated Romanian LPS is starting to show it's age in primer sensitivity. In proper condition, the primers should have ignited with the strikes shown. The primer cups are seated well onto the case anvil by the blow of the FP. They will probably fire if struck a second time. I have va...

The fun continues.. I now cannot get the barrel back in due to the recouperator blocking it from being fully seated, its not even close to seating. I have tried removing everything at the muzzle, even removed the bolt and everything from the gun. Tried using a punch and a hammer to drive it back bu...

sdasal wrote:I have the left hand feed only tray meant to use the drums, so that isn't an issue. I guess I'll just have to keep messing with it.

It is not the feed tray, it is the pawl insert in the feed block in the top cover. Make sure it is set up for left hand feed and matches your feed tray. JH

The correct booster cone size is 11mm (.445"). The booster is meant to be tightened completely. Also, a common cause for firing single shots only is the feed block insert installed for a right hand feed. Be sure it is correctly set up to feed the belt from the left. The gun was designed to allow fee...

MG42 WW2 German chromed bolt heads are available as well. They are very easy to distinguish from the standard bolt head. This example has a chromed firing pin as well JH http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG42chromebolthead002.jpg http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG42chro...

Here are pictures of three "cr" marked MG42 barrels. Muzzle face is also chromed. There are a number of 'cr" markings locations, but the barrel stub is the most common. JH http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG42chromebarrels001.jpg http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG42chr...

Back to "Cr", barrels (hard chromed bore & chamber). I have bought them at the going price for a standard barrel when the seller did not care about the difference and priced all his barrels the same. I am not a barrel collector but rather a shooter and the service life of these barrels is claimed by...

The second picture does indeed show a "Cr" on the extension. JH

Looks like it could be a late war chromed barrel. I can't see the "Cr" on the barrel stub, but the face of the chamber looks to be chromed. If so, the barrel is not unreasonably priced. See picture attached. Barrel on the left is "Cr" marked. JH http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG42ch...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG3beltde-linkerpunch004-1.jpg http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG3beltde-linkerpunch001.jpg http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/haak48/MG3beltde-linkerpunch006.jpg I made a punch that simply replaced the link cleaning brush. Works...

Right hand feed tray (reversible) & top cover with right hand feed lever installed. Fun to shoot. JH

1fozziebear wrote:What is the concensus of the Iranian 8mm ammo. Price is decent.

I tested samples from several cases for a distributer here in AZ. About 40% hang fires was the norm. I would avoid. JH

Go to the Gun Broker site and search for seller "yakooza". Even if he does not have them listed, he generally has them in stock. They are German NOS. He is in NJ. JH

Here are two pictures of my original cover. JH

According to John Baum's translation on Inspection and Repair of the Infantry Devices (H. Dv. 181/7) the Recuperator spring length is 75.5mm for the 25 coil spring and 85mm for the 18 coil spring. MG34.com has springs. Bob Naess at Black River Militaria rebuilds the recuperator for $75.00. This inc...