MG.42 1st pattern cocking handle.

Post by **Damien Horn** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:58 pm

Here's a few pictures of one of my 42's with a 1st pattern cocking handle. Not something you encounter every day. Something different for a change.
Damien.

Post by **IMBLITZVT** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:24 pm

Pretty Cool, I would love to have one!

Some should repro that!

Post by **JBaum** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:39 pm

They didn't work very well, that's why they're rare today. Repro-ing it would only be for looks since they don't work well. They had little leverage and would sometimes take two hands to pull.

Post by **hcpookie** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:42 pm

I just saw one of these in a movie - "A Bridge Too Far" - at about the 10:00 minute mark. The Germans are in retreat, and the gunner is carrying the MG42 over his shoulder, holding the barrel end. You can see the "early style" lever in at least two scenes.

There are tons more MG34 pics but they are very brief.

FWIW.

fal lover · Post by **fal lover** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:54 pm

like Tom said

AlexHH · Post by **AlexHH** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:02 pm

Hello Damien,

very nice pictures, and to be honest one of the very rare to see the early cooking handle so clearly.

I have a question: Would it possible for you to make some drawings or a sketch of the cooking handle for rebuliding purpose?

It would be great to hear from you.
Best, Alexander

Post by **Damien Horn** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:34 am

Hi,
At this time your request is impossible. I am moving house, as in I am in rented accomodation at this time and my own house is being rebuilt, consequently all my collection is in storage for the duration and I don't even get to see it. Once the work on the house is done then I will be more than pleased to do drawings for you. Sorry not to be able to help at this time.
D.

Post by **7,92lover** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:32 am

Great colour pictures !

Here a mg42 with the early coocking handle in real action at the eastern front: