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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

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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Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:06 pm
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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Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:28 am
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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Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:28 pm
Email

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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.

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Fri May 01, 2015 7:04 pm
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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MG42 Ammunition Types on Panzers

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:58 pm
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by harrison987 » Sat Mar 03, 2018 2:03 pm

Question...

On a typical 50 150, and 250 round belt link...how many tracers were there, compared to the standard round? Any of the light armour AP...

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Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:58 pm
Parts Dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:52 pm
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by easymoney » Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:35 pm

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...

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Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:52 pm
MG42 Bolt Body Issue

Last post by Jaredrlewman « Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:29 pm
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by czerka » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:31 pm

Can anyone tell me what is going on here. I have had two body bodies crack in the same exact location. Gun is a Post Sample built in 2010 currently...

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Last post by Jaredrlewman
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:29 pm
308 MG42 Ammo Reloading

Last post by amafrank « Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:59 pm
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by easymoney » Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:52 pm

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...

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Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:59 pm
New MG42 Lafette study

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:38 pm
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by bergflak » Sat Jan 27, 2018 4:48 am

I have just finnished a new article about the birth of the Lafette 42. Should enable you to sort the pebbles from the gold. Hope you will enjoy it.

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Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:38 pm
Mg42 on a mg3 tripod

Last post by jwoelfel79 « Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:49 pm
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by jwoelfel79 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:30 am

Recently purchased a 2 mg3 tripods for my semi auto belt feds. Went to install my mg42 reweld and I am encountering some problems on both tripods....

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Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:49 pm
Need help with Wise Lite Gen 2 M53

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:47 pm
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by radar645 » Wed Nov 11, 2015 1:10 am

Hello again
I have been out of the country for awhile on a much anticipated trip to New Zealand. Now I'm back home and before I left I shipped my...

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Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:47 pm
MG42 Light Primer Strike Problem Found

Last post by 42rocker « Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:14 am
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by Waffentag » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:16 pm

I found that the charging handle was shaking loose causing the problem.

I tried two new handles and that did not fist the problem. As a filed fix,...

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Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:14 am
German marked MG42 Dust Cover??

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:04 pm
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by 42rocker » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:14 am
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Has anyone seen a German marked mg42 dust cover??? I have several unmarked ones and several with the yugo number S-S114-24910 stamped on them.. But...
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Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:04 pm
Reciver template?

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:36 pm
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by Trayce1911 » Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:14 pm

Anyone have a template for the mg42 blanks? BRP's preferably. Thanks

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Last post by 42rocker
Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:36 pm
What finish do you prefer on your mg42/53

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:35 pm
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by Sw1ngK1ng » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:30 am

I am almost done working out the bugs in my mg53 and Im thinking about finishes. I temporarily cold blued the bare metal for protection but it is too...

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Last post by 42rocker
Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:35 pm
SA bolt extension, firing pin, FCG dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:26 pm
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by Mauser98 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:10 am

I just picked up an M53 kit, building it SA of course (unfortunately...). I've done a few other kits but nothing this involved. I would like to do as...

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Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:26 pm
7.92X57 to 7.62.51 Conversion questions?

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:37 pm
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by Tmiller » Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:01 am

I am going to be blank adapting a M53 from 8MM to .308. I know I need a .308 feed tray and top cover. What parts from the 8MM top cover can I use in...

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Last post by 42rocker
Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:37 pm
Seeking a gunsmith for a Wiselite M53, Frustrated and Out of ideas.

Last post by Slashbike « Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:34 pm
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by redblur » Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:10 pm

Hey folks. I've been in and out of this forum for a few years now, and you guys have always been helpful. So I turn to you for some help in finding a...

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Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:34 pm
Deckungswinkelmesser - Variations - Parts 1-3

Last post by JBaum « Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:17 am
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by JBaum » Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:13 pm

Here's Part 1 of a 5 part series.

This deckungswinkelmesser (deckungs = cover, winkel = angle, messer = measurer) is an odd variation that I've only...

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Last post by JBaum
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:17 am
MG3 Barrels, Bolts and Headspace

Last post by Waffentag « Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:22 am
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by Waffentag » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:32 am

Well, I found another new surplus BW chrome lined MG3 7.62 barrel for $100 at a gun show. They seem to be out there. I also got a good deal on 4 Yugo...

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Last post by Waffentag
Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:22 am
New Run Of .308 MG42/M53 Barrels

Last post by RetiredBuilder « Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:59 pm
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by RetiredBuilder » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:46 pm

Hello,

I have been working on a semi M53 build for a little while now acquiring parts and making plans, I wanted to do this build in .308 due to...

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Last post by RetiredBuilder
Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:59 pm
Binary trigger??

Last post by JBaum « Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:37 pm
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by dturner5185 » Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:03 pm

I was wondering if anyone has or heard of anyone using a binary trigger on a semi auto mg42 build?? I am going to get a gunsmith to eventually turn...

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Last post by JBaum
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:37 pm
MG 3 build

Last post by VonJosef « Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:51 pm

by VonJosef » Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:51 pm

Hi everyone im new here and i have a special question.. lol

anyone knows if its safe to shoot .308 win in a FA mg3 7,62x51 chambered military...

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Last post by VonJosef
Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:51 pm
Lafette mount-right rail bracket?

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:14 pm
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by bjrmg » Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:56 am

What is the bracket on right side rail used for? Thanks. bjrmg

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Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:14 pm

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