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Home made mg42 reciever
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by
blackreichswehr »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:18 pm
Made my own receiver, designed so you don't have to cut a slot for the charging handle, instead it rides in a channel. The bolt blocker, a tapped and...
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Last post by 42rocker
Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:23 pm
To New Members
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JBaum »
Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:20 pm
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We have a lot of traffic on here, but very few people need to leave messages anymore. We've pretty well mastered making the MG42 parts kit into a...
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Last post by 42rocker
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:06 pm
Time for Change.
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by
salt6 »
Fri May 19, 2017 6:07 pm
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To All Members,
I'll keep this short as is my custom.
I've decided to turn over the MG42.US website to John Baum (john@germanmanuals.com}....
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Last post by waffendude
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:28 am
Re: How to Post Pictures.
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salt6 »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:47 pm
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How to post pictures through the MG42.US site.
Just go to the bottom of the post text area and find the attachment tab.
Use the browse button to...
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Last post by 42rocker
Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
Email
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salt6 »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:58 pm
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If you receive any email from an address below without MG42 in the subject line it's spam.
salt6.com
panzer46.us
mg42.us
salt6
Admin
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Last post by salt6
Fri May 01, 2015 7:04 pm
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Last post by 42rocker
Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:54 pm
308 feed tray
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by jasond » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:15 pm
im lookin for a pic of a 308 feed tray cuz im missing the spacer for it so i need to see what it looks like so i can make one
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Last post by TOM R
Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:01 pm
Wood Grip panels
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by
M1 Tanker »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:33 pm
I decided to just split this off from the legalities thead.
Ok, got the autocad work done for one side and Im gonna test cut it, but want your...
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Last post by M1 Tanker
Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:27 am
.308 MG3 Booster?
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by vulcan762 » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:34 pm
Well I received my .308 kit from Dangola and like everything else firearms related I promptly immeresed myself in all things MG42 related. This led...
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Last post by Blanksguy
Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:35 am
MG 42 parts and tripod posting 2-20-06
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by texasbadger » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:27 am
Yesterday as a new member I posted a referral to an ad on Sturmgewehr.com for WWII German marked MG42 parts kit and post war tripod which was posted...
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Last post by JBaum
Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:55 pm
What I did for a FA bolt block
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by hgosnell » Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:32 pm
I used a piece of 1/4 X 3/4 flat bar cut into 5/8 long pieces, dressed them down to 5/8 wide, slightly arched the side facing recoil spring so coils...
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Last post by TOM R
Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:28 am
binding bolt/ cartridge guide
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by
oprod »
Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:29 pm
My bolt is not binding until i snap on the cartridge feed tray. It is not touching the bolt as far as i can tell. any suggestions?
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Last post by haseo8up
Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:20 am
BRP Ratchet Plates
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by big steve » Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:02 pm
I ordered two new style ratchet plates from Brian today. They look just like the originals. The only thing about them is the slot in the back is not...
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Last post by Holdtight
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:44 pm
hammer and feed guide question?
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by
j.bal »
Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:23 pm
First is this piece suppose to be bent downward?
Should the hammer be up this high? It seems the bolt keeps getting stuck on the back of the...
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Last post by ecll
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:44 pm
How about a resin stock
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by joew » Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:47 pm
Since we may need U.S. parts now. Would it be hard to make a cast of a bakelite stock; say with fiberglass or plaster. Pour a colored resin in the...
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Last post by j.bal
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:13 pm
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Last post by Pirate
Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:31 pm
Tell me about the trunnion rivet
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by swilson » Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:35 am
Have been tacking my receiver and fitted my trunnion. The rivet was a little bent from removal so I wailed on it with a BFH til it looked straight. I...
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Last post by rhw1225
Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:26 pm
Looking for Kits and Pieces
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by
Poundfoolish »
Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:31 pm
Good Morning Gents,
I'm pertty new to all this. Looking for a bnz parts kit or single pieces. Reciever isn't required. I've proweled most of the...
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Last post by TOM R
Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:44 pm
For insanity's sake (home built reciever)
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by cgassaway » Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:27 am
Odd question here.. recievers are all but gone but there are alot of parts around....... :idea:
would it be possibel to make a mg42 like gun using...
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Last post by cgassaway
Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:21 am
Trying to reach Pirate
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by THE DOCTOR » Thu Feb 16, 2006 6:53 pm
Hello Pirate
I have sent a couple emails and a PM. I would like to get in line for the grip and bolt mods. I Also have access to a machine shop and...
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Last post by Pirate
Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:19 pm
What are my options, and some questions
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by macloud » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:52 pm
Lets start out kit wise. Center Fire has the M53 Yugo kits with no receiver for $350. Other than CFS, no one else seems to have these kits, and I...
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Last post by M1 Tanker
Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:48 pm
Flash hider
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by sscav » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:17 pm
I've got a question on the tightness of theflash hider. If I screw it down all the way, it's the width if the locking bar from locking in the slot....
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Last post by JBaum
Wed Feb 15, 2006 12:15 am
Another Kit from Dan/ IT's MINE!!!!!
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by swilson » Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:55 am
My kit came in a few days ago, but haven't been able to do anything with it due to work. Was off this evening so I spent a little time cleaning off...
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Last post by gtbehary
Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:48 pm
FAL FCG question
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by sscav » Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:23 am
Pirate,
Looking at the FAL FCG pictorial, it seems that there are two types of sideplates. One with a square front and one with a notch at the top...
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Last post by Pirate
Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:15 am
How to support copper backer plate???
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by swilson » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:27 pm
Ok guys, I have started tacking my rear receiver piece. I have several small pieces of copper that I am using as weld backers/heat sinks. I have been...
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Last post by Karbinator
Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:35 pm
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Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:00 pm
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