MG42 test fire video

[pdstout]

Guys, here is one of my new toys. She loves to EAT!
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc12 ... I_0062.flv
P. Stout

[Bil]

Very nice-I love it!!The price of ammo has come down a lot-compared to gasoline it is cheap! Question-what is being 'poked'on top when the gun stops-is the belt acting up? Thanks for the video. ---bil

[pdstout]

The cocking handle was broken, and would not unlock from the ratchetplate. I fixed it as soon as I got back to the shop. Now it is good as new.
Thanks, Pete

[c310pilot]

Sweet. only if..... My sa will get its first rounds through it today. Hopefully everyhting works! Now to find some cheep ammo.

[www.Prussia.us]

That is nice Pete. Just for curiosity how is the accuracy in that rig? Looks like a solid platform.

[pdstout]

We were shooting at a police target. You could cover all of the hits with a plate. We were about 50 yards away.
Pete

[sdk1968]

nice but wht kind of rig is that with the relocated trigger??

is that one of those commiefornia type deals??

[Bil]

That is the original German type lafette set-up.The trigger is still in the grip as usual,but is activated by a squeeze type lever located on the lafette,and operated by rods and levers.When the gun is dismounted,it is fired normally.This is a very nice setup that includes many adjustments for sustained fire,not at all like the later lafettes,they are more of a firing platform or stand. ---bil

[Oberst von Luck]