Need a pic, MG42 Top Cover
Need a pic, MG42 Top Cover
Anyone have a wartime MG42 top cover? I want a picture of the top of it to see how it was marked. I got a post war German one currently
M1 Tanker,
What is the manufacturer of your MG42 receiver so we can try to help you with a photo?
From looking at about 20 WWII German MG42 Top-Covers.....the markings were never standard between the manufacturers nor by dates of manufacture (IE: Early vs. late-war MG42 markings)........and then the 2 or 3 letter manufacturer codes were not put on all WWII German Top-Covers....nor were they all "waffenampt-ed"......and being "hand-stamped, never in the same location.
Some WWII German top-cover were never maked on the top-surface.
Just what exactly are you looking for in a photo of a WWII German Top-Cover marking?
Regards, RichardS.
Blanksguy2001@chartermi.net
What is the manufacturer of your MG42 receiver so we can try to help you with a photo?
From looking at about 20 WWII German MG42 Top-Covers.....the markings were never standard between the manufacturers nor by dates of manufacture (IE: Early vs. late-war MG42 markings)........and then the 2 or 3 letter manufacturer codes were not put on all WWII German Top-Covers....nor were they all "waffenampt-ed"......and being "hand-stamped, never in the same location.
Some WWII German top-cover were never maked on the top-surface.
Just what exactly are you looking for in a photo of a WWII German Top-Cover marking?
Regards, RichardS.
Blanksguy2001@chartermi.net
I'll narrow it down some. I want the markings on a MG42 top cover. 1943 DFB is what i have, but would take anything dfb or 1943. I was hoping for a waffenamted top cover so I can stamp mine. Its a post war cover with all the german stock numbers inside, so Im not trying to sell it as a fake 
Its just for me, for looks.
Its just for me, for looks.
Hey Tanker, I got one. I will try to take a picture of it tonight for you. PM me tomorrow if I do not remember!
M1 Tanker wrote:I'll narrow it down some. I want the markings on a MG42 top cover. 1943 DFB is what i have, but would take anything dfb or 1943. I was hoping for a waffenamted top cover so I can stamp mine. Its a post war cover with all the german stock numbers inside, so Im not trying to sell it as a fake
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Hi,
I have an original spare ww.2 42 top cover at work in a box which is up for sale if its of interest to you let me know. I cannot guarantee who the make is but I know its waffenamnpt ......it could have a bpr code on it....perhaps this might help in a future swap with someone who has what your after.
Damien.
I have an original spare ww.2 42 top cover at work in a box which is up for sale if its of interest to you let me know. I cannot guarantee who the make is but I know its waffenamnpt ......it could have a bpr code on it....perhaps this might help in a future swap with someone who has what your after.
Damien.
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