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Home made mg42 reciever

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:23 pm
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by blackreichswehr » Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:18 pm » in MG42 Build It Yourself

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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To New Members

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by JBaum » Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:20 pm » in MG42 General Discussion

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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Time for Change.

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by salt6 » Fri May 19, 2017 6:07 pm » in Chatter

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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Re: How to Post Pictures.

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
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by salt6 » Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:47 pm » in Militaria

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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by salt6 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:58 pm » in Militaria

If you receive any email from an address below without MG42 in the subject line it's spam.

salt6.com
panzer46.us
mg42.us

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Introductions (or one way to increase your post count).

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by xtal01 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:40 pm » in Chatter
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I appologize. I want to get into the for sale area of this site (found a few posts I want to read).

I then found I could not get there unless I...
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.308 to 8mm belt loader conversion tutorial

Last post by PaladinTacticalLLC « Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
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by tomcatshaas » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:34 pm

Conversion parts needed. The new hopper side, and support bracket.

First mark the edge of the part to be removed (old hopper side) to use as...

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Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
The evolution of the Lafette 42. Now online!

Last post by 42rocker « Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:19 pm
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by bergflak » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:37 am

Finally made it. The new study is up on my homepage, and ready for your reading pleasure. Quite a few new finds and some really nice photos. Thanks...

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Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:19 pm
MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm

by 42rocker » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm

MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

This thread is not going to be doubled but instead stored in the MG34 accessories stickes area...

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Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm
MG Z 40 optics for MG42, Photos & Manufacturers List & more

Last post by olli « Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:10 pm
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by 42rocker » Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:53 pm

MG Z 40 optics for the MG42, Photos and Manufacturers List (last updated 09/03/2013)

Some general photos of the MG Z 40. The first few pics of a MG...

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Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:10 pm
Into the Abyss...MGZ40 Rebuild.....

Last post by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS « Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
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by ChrisPCook » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:58 am
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OK guys, I've received the sight, and have already taken a small looksie...
Here's what I am facing.....
1) Need correct screws on top housing....May...
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Last post by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS
Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
MG42 Lafette project Some pics re-posted

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:22 pm
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by tomcatshaas » Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:01 pm
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From 42rocker, I have re-posted some of the pics to this thread. I downloaded these for my own use and did not download them all, so some are...
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Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:22 pm
MGZ40 optics dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 am
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by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:41 pm

Here are the MGZ40 optics used on lafette tripod mounts for the MG-42 machinegun. This optic was purchased from Ryan Schnee and has original paint....

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Last post by 42rocker
Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 am
My Lafette 42 restoration now underway.

Last post by Tommygunn « Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
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by Tommygunn » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:29 pm
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It's been a while since I said I was going to get stuck in and restore my Lafette 42 tripod but now the time has arrived and I've started.
First,...
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Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
Look --> Replica Lafette Strap Dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
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by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:34 pm
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A fellow in Germany was looking for dimensions on lafette 42 straps, so I made these pics for him and thought you guys might also want to see them....
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Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
Patronenkasten 41(45) ?

Last post by CptCrunch « Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:36 pm
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by CptCrunch » Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:01 am

Good day fellow collector and thanks for having me,

I recently aquirred this Patronenkasten but cant find any Information about it. Also i got only...

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:36 pm
MG15/34 Double Drum Loader Set

Last post by JBaum « Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:56 pm

by JBaum » Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:56 pm

The email address this guy gives as a contact doesn't match the email that was used for registering.

I'd use extreme caution in making any deal.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 6:56 pm
MGZ40 Optics Questions.

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:10 am
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by Blanksguy » Fri May 01, 2015 8:12 pm

Would like to find a little assistance with information on MGZ40 Optics.

As the photos below show......there are some differences in both...

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Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:10 am
How to use MG34-42 Ranging Bar?

Last post by JBaum « Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:54 am
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by bjrmg » Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:34 pm

Any info on using this item would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Jim R.

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Last post by JBaum
Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:54 am
The Lafette bolt box, mystery solved!

Last post by 42rocker « Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:57 am
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by bergflak » Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:19 pm

I have now analyzed and concluded on the variations of the bolt box, both during WW2 and postwar production. This will be the first of a series of...

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Last post by 42rocker
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:57 am
MG34/42 Ammo can tool kit

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Nov 12, 2024 6:05 pm
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by JBaum » Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:26 pm

I found some great pictures that show the details of the MG34/42 ammo can tool kit, and decided to share. It's pretty rare to see a kit with all the...

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Last post by 42rocker
Tue Nov 12, 2024 6:05 pm
MGZ40 Zeroing Procedure

Last post by 42rocker « Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:39 pm
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by Hartek » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:12 am

So I'm trying to get my MGZ40 zeroed to mg MG42 on my Yugo lafette. I've managed to adjust the eccentric bolt in the scope base which has given me...

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Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:39 pm
MG42 buttstock parts

Last post by JBaum « Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:58 am
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by 34totenkopf » Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:45 pm

Hello! I'm new to the forum and I recently acquired a C& R '43 Maget and just waiting for it to get out of jail. I picked up an original ww2 wood...

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Last post by JBaum
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:58 am
lafayette bolt carrier box

Last post by an1913t « Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:54 pm
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by TOM R » Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:41 am

lafayette bolt carrier box ebay #6523303649 but in poland

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Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:54 pm
MG Ammo Can Capacity: 250 or 300?

Last post by JBaum « Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:18 am
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by joe6167 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:46 pm

I'm just curious what the official ammo can capacity is. I keep seeing sources say 250, but I can't help but notice mine will fit 300, nice and...

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Last post by JBaum
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:18 am
Lafette, what model is this?

Last post by JBaum « Wed Jan 05, 2022 5:23 pm

by JBaum » Wed Jan 05, 2022 5:23 pm

I received a picture asking what model lafette this is. My only guesses are Austrian or Swiss, but I don't have any reference material to identify it...

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