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by classicmachine
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Wise Lite Arms new gen2 m53
Replies: 20
Views: 5593

Re: Wise Lite Arms new gen2 m53

I guess my question would be, is this the rear receiver half like before, or the whole upper and lower as one piece? I just assumed that it was the rear halves as before, a whole receiver for $1450 and not dicking with fitting surplus parts is a "wise" move :D Surely more will come, but too bad the...
by classicmachine
Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Wise Lite Arms new gen2 m53
Replies: 20
Views: 5593

Re: Wise Lite Arms new gen2 m53

The website

http://www.wlarms.com/product/generation-ii-m53/

is showing these as out of stock. Did they sell out already?
by classicmachine
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Chatter
Topic: For Sale Site
Replies: 9
Views: 8103

Re: For Sale Site

salt6 wrote:Any interest in a dedicated for sale site?
What would be different on a for sale site than the F/S section?
by classicmachine
Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:22 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Mg42 parts kit & rewelded receiver
Replies: 14
Views: 9754

Re: Mg42 parts kit & rewelded receiver

This is my first post so i just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have a couple questions for you guys, I've got a nice wwii mg42 parts kit and a re welded 3 cut receiver that was done by stout way back when. I was thinking of selling everything but i am not sure i can sell the receiver the way it...
by classicmachine
Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: WTS MG42 TORCH CUT RECEIVER
Replies: 10
Views: 1343

Re: WTS MG42 TORCH CUT RECEIVER

It is just plain wrong
by classicmachine
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
Topic: TELLING THE MG42 - MG1 - MG2 - MG3 APART.
Replies: 3
Views: 6310

Re: TELLING THE MG42 - MG1 - MG2 - MG3 APART.

scott shoop wrote:Just did the Schutzenchnur with the Germans and saw a few MG 1s that were overstamped with an X to MG3s.

Scott
Any idea why they overstamped the MG1 as a MG3?
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Barrel prices
Replies: 19
Views: 2578

Re: Barrel prices

It looks like the old Fed barrel import ban is starting to catch up with the MG42/53
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: M-53 Parts kits w/ new US Barrel at Century
Replies: 5
Views: 1136

Re: M-53 Parts kits w/ new US Barrel at Century

<<I would give the price from the flyer, but the last time I did that I was yelled at. >>

I don't get it, he seems to be helping spread useful info, can someone tell me why you guys would yell at Prussia for that?
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Is Wiselite still making M53‘s?
Replies: 14
Views: 1837

Re: Is Wiselite still making M53‘s?

I really hope that Wise Lite can get back to building customer kits.

James is a great guy to deal with and has always been helpful.
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: MG42 up for grabs
Replies: 6
Views: 1298

Re: MG42 up for grabs

New postby railsplitter » Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:07 pm
http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/div_cat ... pageREQ=no Recent James Julia Auction left MG42 unsold but looking for a new home

All of their prices show $0.00

I think that something is wrong as I suspect some of the listings must have sold.
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: 8MM AMMO
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: 8MM AMMO

The Romanian is really nice is a semi-auto. Sometimes the primers in the Yugo are a bit hard for SA. The Yugo seems to work well for those guys who have a FA. I would suggest you pick up a couple of boxes and try it before you invest in a bunch to see how it functions in your gun.
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: m53 front rear site
Replies: 5
Views: 907

Re: m53 front rear site

It sounds like it might be a night sight.

Can you post pictures?
by classicmachine
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: German MG 42 torch cut receivers $200 shipped
Replies: 12
Views: 850

Re: German MG 42 torch cut receivers $200 shipped


42Rocker - If you decide you really don't need both, I would be interested in 1.
by classicmachine
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Ebay ammo drums and carrier
Replies: 14
Views: 2268

Re: Ebay ammo drums and carrier

Sort of new here, but why are these so expensive?
by classicmachine
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Aluminum Cast stocks
Replies: 30
Views: 5126

Re: Aluminum Cast stocks

How does the weight compare to the wood stock?
by classicmachine
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: CFS sold out of parts kits
Replies: 7
Views: 1137

Re: CFS sold out of parts kits

It seemed like this last batch they had they started selling back in September.

I wonder if there are any more M53 kits out there to be imported.
by classicmachine
Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: WTS MG3 tripod, MG3 feed tray, 308 booster
Replies: 4
Views: 626

Re: WTS MG3 tripod, MG3 feed tray, 308 booster

MG3 tripod was new in wrap only taken out for display with optic, scope mount(stanag) and battery box $350 shipped MG3 feed tray exc conditon $30 shipped 308 booster for MG42/M53 flashiders $30 shipped Thanks I will post pics later today they wont upload for some reason from this PC Please post pic...
by classicmachine
Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:15 am
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Where to find a MG3 buttstock?
Replies: 7
Views: 1694

Re: Where to find a MG3 buttstock?

That is a lot nicer looking one than I have seen around.
by classicmachine
Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Completed/Old Sales
Topic: Bundeswehr MG3 tripod/lafette with optics ,MG42
Replies: 4
Views: 666

Re: Bundeswehr MG3 tripod/lafette with optics ,MG42

I will take it + actual shipping.