MG-42 Non-Gun?

[cow_commander]

http://www.mg34.com/Mg_42.html

Anyone have one? What exactly does it look like, and are they using the original receivers or solid, dummy ones?

[Bil]

The one I have is really a 53,the markings on the topcover were 'scrubbed' off.They use the original receiver,with the buttstock lightly welded on.There is a steel plate welded inside covering the top slot,and the barrell is a piece of PVC painted black.The camming piece is welded on,and the cocking handle is tack welded in place.Mine was a torch cut with the rails and recuperator left in and cut.No AA site is the only real giveaway without closer inspection.That said,it is a very nice piece,and well worth it for a display model.The welds are all nice,but I did grind the one on the cam piece to make it look better,don't know why they did that.They don't always have them,and therte is a wait.I think I waited about 3 months,depends on avail. of parts,and the time to do it between shows.Call them and ask how long it will take.I think it could also be made into a semi will some major work,but not worth it at current prices. ---bil

[Bil]

I can post more pics if you want,let me know.But I would call them first,the ad never changes,even if they are out of stock. Good luck! ---bil

[cow_commander]

Thanks for the pics, Bil, much appreciated. Any chance you can get pics of the welds on the receiver?

[Bil]

I will get them for you in the morning,except for the cam section weld,the rest are all finished nicely. ---bil

[Bil]

Hope these help. Some of that is just poor paint or dust. ---bil

[cow_commander]

Thanks again Bil, can I ask for one last pic? You said that a steel plate is welded, covering the top slot, what does that look like? I've been thinking about turning one into airsoft model, closest I can get to a function MG42 in my very anti-gun west coast state.

[Bil]

It is a 1/2 " X1"x10" piece of scrap that is inside,and is welded along the slot,where it could be removed to get at the inside.Inside is just the torch-cut rails.I cannot get a picture,I may have accidentally removed it to get pieces out of the recuperator. ---bil