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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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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
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Last post by 42rocker
Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:44 pm
Top Cover parts issue.
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by
MmmmmmmmmmBACON »
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:05 pm
Hello, FNG to the forum here...
I have followed a ton of information provided by this site on builds, but I'm having a bit of an issue on a top...
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Last post by 42rocker
Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:14 pm
MG42 dual AA mount
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34totenkopf »
Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:36 pm
Hello...does anyone know the actual total weight of a complete S14 MG42 dual mount AA set up? Thanks for info.
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Last post by 34totenkopf
Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:36 pm
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Last post by CrazyHorse
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:03 pm
Cocking handle help!
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by
Intruder196 »
Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:07 pm
The spring inside my cocking handle is broken as the handle simply flaps around. My spring is definately shorter than the ones pictured for sale on...
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Last post by dogman5
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:07 pm
Receivers from BRP
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by
rodom »
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:46 pm
First let me say Hello . New member here, but I did leave an official Hello at the new members page. I've been looking thru the older How to build...
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Last post by SimonLeeGree
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:00 pm
How To Use Lewman Arms Welding Jig
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Jaredrlewman »
Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:35 am
If you purchased one of our welding jigs this is the walk-thru on how to use it. We recommend Tig welding your receiver. If you don't want to read...
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Last post by 42rocker
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:47 pm
MG42 rivet question
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by
Rolland »
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:59 pm
I have come into possession of a 90% completed gun, it still needs all the rivets installed. I did order a set from BRP Corp it showed both flat head...
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Last post by WhitePatriot77
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:08 pm
New kit, is the front section repairable?
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by
WaA509 »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:47 pm
Just got this kit, but the front bushing has been blasted, is it repairable? This is my first MG build, done smg‘s in the pastc but this is a whole...
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Last post by JBaum
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:46 pm
New m53 build
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by
roadrunner »
Tue May 29, 2012 9:20 pm
Hi guys, First I just want to say I really appreciate the professionalism of your site. Not the normal b.s. I've seen elsewhere. I am in the process...
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Last post by roadrunner
Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:16 pm
Bolt Hold Open & Improved Grip Mount Ear
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by
fjruple »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:54 am
Folks--
42rocker asked me to re-post these pictures of the bolt hold open device and improved grip mount ears that I put on my semi auto MG42.
The...
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Last post by JBaum
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:16 pm
MG42 Build information
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by
KarlT »
Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:12 pm
I archived tons of MG42.US files (plus stuff from other sites) back when I built my MG42 in 2014. Got tons of pics from back then and several seem...
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Last post by 42rocker
Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:54 pm
Please help me find a legit builder
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by
Bigdibbs88 »
Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:20 pm
Hi Gents-
I would really appreciate your help here. I have for 5 years now been in the process (yes I have not seen my kit in 5 years!!!) of having...
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Last post by Tmiller
Wed May 29, 2019 7:26 pm
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Last post by mtnlvr
Tue May 28, 2019 10:20 pm
i am thinking about making a 7.62x54r m53
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by turbothis » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:42 am
anyone ever get these ideas?
1 mosin barrel put in the barrel extension
2 bolt head opened up
3 top cover raised
4 feed tray widened
5 a lot of time...
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Last post by M53FA
Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:39 am
Grip stick FCG not working
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by
Trooperjoe »
Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:27 pm
Hi Guys,
I have a problem. My AR 15 fcg is not working in this grip. It will cock, and release but the disconnector is not working as it should. If...
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Last post by Trooperjoe
Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:11 pm
Best rear receiver to use
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by
planejack777 »
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:05 pm
What is the best rear receiver to use in a build of a Semi Auto? Is BRP, Cold Steel, or might someone have great rear pieces off an original MG1 or...
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Last post by Bil
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:57 am
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Last post by 42rocker
Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:25 pm
Bolt will not fit
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by
makebang »
Mon May 14, 2018 12:55 pm
I am bout half done with a 4 cut weld up M53 build. Everything measures in spec from all the drawings i have found, camming piece fits perfectly, top...
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Last post by Abominog
Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:48 pm
Charging Handle - Bolt Retraction
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by
NickD »
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:51 am
Hello all,
This site is amazing and has been so helpful. Soooo, another question:
When the bolt is fully locked into the barrel extension, and...
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Last post by Opie7afe
Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:07 pm
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