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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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by
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,
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Last post by waffendude
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:28 am
Re: How to Post Pictures.
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by
salt6 »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:47 pm
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How to post pictures through the MG42.US site.
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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.
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Fri May 01, 2015 7:04 pm
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Last post by 42rocker
Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:54 pm
Feed tray
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by
j.bal »
Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:37 am
I have an 8mm feed tray that has the tap installed for .308. Could I remove that tab and use it for 8mm?
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Last post by Bullwinkle
Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:47 pm
Confused MG42 or MG1 or MG2 or ????????????
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by xtal01 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:18 pm
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Last post by TOM R
Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:56 pm
BRP Receiver Engraving?
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by Cpt_Kirks » Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:12 pm
Anybody have links to MG42 receiver markings? As much as this BRP receiver is costing, I want some authentic WWII style markings.
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Last post by fxo
Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:24 pm
What belts and any benefits to MG3 upgrade?
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by xtal01 » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:54 pm
I am ordering a MG2 parts kit (Pre-45 kit converted to 308). The feed tray and top cover from the kit (Dand's) wil fire 8mm WWII belts and new DMI...
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Last post by Karbinator
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:12 pm
Parts conversion update
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by
Pirate »
Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:04 pm
I just wanted to post an update for all of you who sent parts for conversions. for the
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Last post by Pirate
Sun Jan 08, 2006 3:55 pm
recoil spring length
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by
j.bal »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:08 pm
How long does the recoil spring need to be? Do I cut 2 off to make up for the bolt extension? Or is there another length that works better?
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Last post by j.bal
Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:21 am
BRP receiver
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by sscav » Tue Dec 27, 2005 1:45 am
Well folks, Christmas arrived and I was finally able to open the box with the BRP receiver that my girlfriend gave me. It was killing me waiting but...
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Last post by nlander
Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:24 am
Buffer lock in the stock
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by
j.bal »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:54 am
Does anyone know the order of the parts in the stock that locks the stock to the buffer?
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Last post by JBaum
Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:20 am
SA MG42 and MG34 legal in NJ?
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by Farmer Mike » Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:30 pm
As far as I can tell, they are legal as long as the belts are limited to 15 rounds and the flash suppressor is deleted or converted to a brake.
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Last post by Farmer Mike
Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:14 pm
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Last post by js412000
Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:42 pm
Buffer question
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by sscav » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:23 am
I was wondering just what, exactly, holds the buffer and stock in the receiver. Mine seems to just pull straight out, even with that little catch...
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Last post by none123
Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:57 pm
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Last post by Cpt_Kirks
Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:25 pm
how many mods needed to do semi conversion
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by sxt » Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:55 am
besides grip stick and bolt mods what other mods need to be done for aproper semi build. Also how reliable is a semi build. Looking either at a mg42...
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Last post by drooling idiot
Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:56 pm
Another Recuperator question
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by
j.bal »
Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:01 pm
When you add the tab to the bolt, to use the charging handle, do you also need to modify the recup.? I am finding that if I place the tab on the flat...
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Last post by Intruder196
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:39 pm
Full auto bolt block in receiver
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by hgosnell » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:47 pm
Is there any preference weather you weld in a stud or a flat bar in the bottom of the receiver to prevent the introduction of a full auto bolt when...
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Last post by hgosnell
Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:27 am
Photo of pirate's rivet tools in use?
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by kmw » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:39 pm
Ok, stupid question, but I'm a visual learner. Anyone have a picture of pirate's bucking tools being used?
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Last post by big steve
Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:24 pm
Which finish to use?
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by sscav » Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:30 pm
Well, the parts is purchased and the ball is rolling. There are a few parts that need to be replaced, but nothing major. In fact the girlfriend...
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Last post by big steve
Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:20 pm
WTK Where to get Tronion Rivits
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by big mark » Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:23 pm
Howdy All,
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Last post by weasel
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:41 am
reweld mg 42
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by
garyd »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:12 pm
is it legal to reweld it to like an 80%. i would keep the front sectoin where the booster goes so it would not be complete and i could send it thru...
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Last post by none123
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:13 am
Parts questions
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by sscav » Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:50 pm
I was running parts from my IO kit in the degreasing tank and after tearing down the really greasy bipod, I think I'm missing some parts for it. On...
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Last post by Abwehr
Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:16 am
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