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- Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:58 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1007
Re: MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
It is a full auto gun. Thanks.
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:06 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1007
Re: MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
Does anyone know of a reliable gun broker who can fix the 42?
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:08 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1007
MG42 Trunion Replacement - Need Help
Greetings, Recently installed a rebuilt recuperator. Everything seemed to fit and work until I went and fired. Took 3 barrels; one fit perfectly and held in place for several hundred rounds. When installed, the other 2 popped the barrel door open after the second or third shot. Catching points on th...
- Mon May 07, 2018 9:47 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: German WWII Ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2800
Re: German WWII Ammo
Located in Alabama. Will also ship by USPS flat rate boxes.
- Wed May 02, 2018 12:07 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: German WWII Ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2800
Re: German WWII Ammo
Guess there is not much interest in this stuff. Rather surprised.
Guess I will just shoot it up.
Thanks for looking.
Guess I will just shoot it up.
Thanks for looking.
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:46 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: German WWII Ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2800
German WWII Ammo
For sale or trade are several batches (more than shown) of 7.92mm ammo (mostly made in 1936-7) in 15-round boxes. I also have 2 each unopened cardboard boxes with lifting strap containing 20 each 15-round boxes. Some of this ammo is AP and some is tracer. I think most all is brass cartridge cased; i...
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: Parts Dimensions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1995
Parts Dimensions
Is there anywhere in this site which contains the dimensions of the boosters, muzzle cones and bushings.
I am trying to sort WWII German, Yugo and modern made German made parts and am curious about the hole sizes in these items.
Thanks for your help.
I am trying to sort WWII German, Yugo and modern made German made parts and am curious about the hole sizes in these items.
Thanks for your help.
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:34 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: 308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2963
Re: 308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
Great responses; thanks to all. I have been told that the German machine gun makes make the chambers a little tight because they heat up so quickly once firing begins. There really does seem to be a difference between the size of brass coming out of a US made reloading die and the size of ammo made ...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:05 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: 308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2963
Re: 308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
Thanks for the reply and information. When I reload, all my reloaded rounds fit into the Lyman and RCBS 308 cartridge gauge as all should. However, they drop only partially into the barrel chamber; they miss about 3/8-inch going down all the way. When you compare military made (German or US) 7.62X51...
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: MG42 General Discussion
- Topic: 308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2963
308 MG42 Ammo Reloading
I started reloading once fired 7.62x51 military surplus brass for my 42 after 8mm got more expensive. I immediately found that most sizing dies (including my new small base die) do not bring the cartridge cases down to a size that easily fits into a 7.62x51 barrel. I have several barrels and some fi...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Mg42 8mm barrel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2381
Re: Mg42 8mm barrel
I have 8mm German WWII barrels; a couple are brand new and have a "k" stamped in the barrel. I think this means they are chrome.
Let me know if you are still looking.
Let me know if you are still looking.
- Wed May 24, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: The Recuperator
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21422
Re: The Recuperator
This is a great description. I replaced my recuperator recently after many frustrating attempts to get it to fire correctly. The most common result was light primer strikes when I tried to fire. After installing an old M53 part from a spare parts kit, it worked just like designed. This description p...
- Sun May 21, 2017 8:47 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: WTB New MG42 Recoil Spring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1284
WTB New MG42 Recoil Spring
Would like to get a couple of new recoil springs; prefer those still in factory storage wrap.
Thanks.
Bob
Thanks.
Bob
- Sat May 06, 2017 9:07 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3924
Re: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
Again thanks for your reply. Might just have to submit a BATF form to allow me to visit with you sometime. I plan on being at the creek again this Oct and perhaps we can get together. I would really appreciate someone to look over my gun. I went out again this afternoon with all my spare parts and f...
- Sat May 06, 2017 3:25 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3924
Re: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
John, thanks for the response. I used a small bolt instead of a rivet because I wanted to be able to replace the tubing as required. I also cut a small hole in one side of the tubing to allow me to put the bolt in and when screwed in it pulls itself into the inside of the tubing so that it is not on...
- Fri May 05, 2017 8:14 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3924
Re: Rubber bumper to protect shells from damage
Has anyone ever tried to simply screw the hose to the front of the trigger guard? I bought a 53 trigger group and tried but the weapon did not fire. I think the trigger group was non functional; have not had a chance to get out and try again. I don't know enough about this weapon to know if my brass...
- Fri May 05, 2017 7:52 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: Receiver Diagram Link
- Replies: 16
- Views: 30520
Re: Receiver Diagram Link
Has anyone ever thought of trying to thread a hole in the front of an old trigger group and attaching a piece of the rubber hose? I have had some less than good results with the homemade version of case dent preventer.
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:23 pm
- Forum: MG42 Stickies Section
- Topic: New Production 8mm Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1763
Re: New Production 8mm Ammo
Thanks for the information. I am beginning to think cost per round may be one of the more important factors.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:01 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: WTB 7.62x51 Ammo Can and Demiled Barrel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1080
Re: WTB 7.62x51 Ammo Can and Demiled Barrel
Yes, they have not removed them from their web site but have no idea when they might be available again. I had already signed up to be notified when they were back in stock. There is a place in England that has them but they charge about 30 pounds to ship.
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:15 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: WTB 7.62x51 Ammo Can and Demiled Barrel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1080
WTB 7.62x51 Ammo Can and Demiled Barrel
Looking for half dozen or so ammo cans to hold 308 ammo; not the older 8mm cans.
Also would like to find a demiled barrel in 308 with a good and not worn out chamber.
Thanks for looking.
Bob
Also would like to find a demiled barrel in 308 with a good and not worn out chamber.
Thanks for looking.
Bob