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by vingslo
Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Test Firing My New M53
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

Re: Test Firing My New M53

Correct: along with the barrel, feedtray, also replaced the factory Yugo top cover with an MG3 in order to shoot 308 ammunition :D
by vingslo
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Interest in a drop in Gas Kit?
Replies: 7
Views: 1545

Re: Interest in a drop in Gas Kit?

Count me in, when ready for delivery.
Any required modifications in order to prep the receiver section that will house the kit?


VR

Mike
Texas
by vingslo
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Wise Lite Great Customer Service
Replies: 1
Views: 626

Wise Lite Great Customer Service

This past Tuesday, I noticed that the Recuperator Nut on my M53 had fallen off, most likely after my initial test fire, from Saturday! I know while cleaning the weapon I did not noticed it :oops: Got on computer and emailed Wise Lite , along with a picture, to higlight my issue. A few hours later , ...
by vingslo
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:04 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Test Firing My New M53
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

Re: Test Firing My New M53

Thanks for the feedback Gentlemen, I removed the black paint by sanding the stock with a light grid paper and steel wool. Then applied some Minwax Wood Finish (Cherry 235). This process took a couple of hours to complete during one evening. The grip came with the weapon that way: lucked out! No it i...
by vingslo
Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Test Firing My New M53
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

Re: Test Firing My New M53

Purchased it from my local gun store: it took them less than a week to receive it.
Came in a crate, new in pristine condition, without a single scratch and a great finish, with extra belts in an ammunition can.
by vingslo
Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Test Firing My New M53
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

Test Firing My New M53

Test fired my new M53 and put over 500 rounds of surplus 308 through it.
Sprayed it with a light coat of Lithium Grease, along with some unwanted small amount of dirt and sand:day was windy.
Did not have any major issue, and it ran like a charm.

Mike
Texas
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by vingslo
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: German Firearms
Topic: Flak 38
Replies: 14
Views: 2162

FLAK

Great Looking Piece!

How long did it take to rebuilt it, and is it blank adapted?

VR

Vingslo
by vingslo
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: German Firearms
Topic: My Favorite "Gas Gun" - 75mm
Replies: 6
Views: 901

Gas Gun

Check the California Historical Group (CHG) Website: under German units, the 12th SS just mounted a similar gas gun onto the ir halft track and used at their last battle at Camp Roberts.
Quite impressive when it fired against Allied Vehicles.


VR

Vingslo
by vingslo
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Source for Optcial sight
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Source for Optcial sight

Does anyone have a source or vendor that carry optical sight for a Lafette mount (MG34), and a recommended price.

Thanks!

Vingslo
by vingslo
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:21 pm
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Are the FGS Lafette Mounts worth it compared to Allegheny?
Replies: 27
Views: 2851

You are better off getting one from Allegheny, which comes with a nice set of repro sling straps: bought mine form them: placed my order over the phone and within a week received it, for $995.00 plus shipping. The straps from IMA can vary in their finnish: bought an extra set and ended with an old l...
by vingslo
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Best price on MG42 AA tripod?
Replies: 16
Views: 1930

Best Price for MG3/42 Tripod

Northridge International has good price on post war MG3/42 tripods (bought one for $80.00 cash ).
Get one from them at a Gun show; they usually will work with you and they do attend most of the major shows in CA, NV, and AZ.
They will be in Phoenix this coming weekend.

VR

Vingslo