Mg42 receiver sections of a book

These halves are used to make the back end of the receiver, and are designed to be long enough to weld up to the original front barrel shroud. The hopup can be adjusted by lifting the top receiver cover, removing the plastic magazine piece, and sliding the lever back and forth as needed. The mg 3 is a german generalpurpose machine gun chambered for the 7. Machine charging handle using measurement 11a step 11 measurement a mine is 16. I need to know the length and width measurements on the main parts of the mg42, such as the barrel shroud, the main body receiver piece, and the stock. Why arent there any used mg42 or mg34 semi autos for. The mg42 feeds from the left, and the empty belt is pushed out to the right. Popenker, world of guns hitlers germany entered the world war 2 with the mg34 as a major multipurpose machine gun, but it soon was discovered that mg34 was less than suitable for high volume wartime production, being too time and resourceconsuming in manufacture and also somewhat sensitive to fouling and mud.

For example, the m3 version of the browning 50cal hmg has a cyclic rate of about 1200 rpm boosted from the standard 500rpm of the m2 version. It also shows several special tools for working on the mg 3, which is of course, the modern version of the mg42. Our collection of wwii german militaria includes the highest quality original and reproduction pieces. Mg42 mg3 recoil spring recoil spring for the mg42 or mg3 used good condition out of the package. Set includes a torch cut receiver cut to batf specs. German universal machine guns hardcover december 1, 2002.

Mg 42m53 receiver half front barrel shroud, yugoslavian, good. Mg42, mg3, m53 receiver, rail, rails, build parts, recuperator, rivets, trunion, surplus, german, mg1, mg74, rtg parts. Up for auction is a solid resin rear receiver used to finish a nonfiring display mg42. The universal machine gun concept forgotten weapons. The receiver is designed to plug into the barrel jacket and welded, the joint being covered by the bolt cam bracket. The us war department requested that the saginaw steering gear division of general motors build two prototype copies of the german mg42 in. The mg34 was the first german implementation of the universal machine gun concept and really the first such fielded by any army. Maschinengewehr 42 mg 42 machine gun replica plans. The mg42 is fitted with a 655mm inner barrel, one of the longest that you can buy. Matrix full metal mg42 airsoft aeg machine gun w steel. There is a book called, mg34 mg42, the universal machinegun which has a lot of information concerning your question.

It set the standard for machineguns in the years that followed, and as such was the most important machinegun of the war. Oct 07, 2017 the mg34 was the first german implementation of the universal machine gun concept and really the first such fielded by any army. Mg42, mg3, m53 parts, accessories, tool, belts, build, gunsmith, conversion, kit, german, mg1, mg74, rtg parts. Ive added some codes found in folke myrvangs book mg34mg42 german universal machineguns updates 06252000. It was intended to replace the earlier mg 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to. Is the mg42 effective or is it just a waste of ammunition. Due to the ongoing situation and the government directed actions please expect short delays with the delivery of your orders. The german maschinengewehr 42, or mg42, was one of the best machineguns of the war, both in combat and in ease of production. Now under new ownership, wise lite arms is the leading manufacturer of the greatly sought after s a m53 generation ii rifle, soon to be replaced by the gen 3 platform, which is built on the newly designed milled receiver. Ar is mauser, if i recall correctly dfb is the gustloff werke, i cant remember the others. Entering production in 1942, it was intended to supplement and replace the earlier mg 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to. Fs mg42 manual in english posted in mg34 42 message board.

Using an mg3 top cover, feed tray, barrel, and booster cone will allow any of the m53 mg42 parts kits to shoot 308. Actually, the only yugo left in my gun is the bolt, bipod, a few small pieces and 8mm barrel. Here are a couple of images of the rear repair section that can be mated with the original barrel shroud that was included with the mg42yugo m53 part set that you purchased. The mg42 and the m53 can be converted to shoot 308 7. During the early 1930s, the german armys ordnance office. Havent looked lately but a few months ago i was looking for a used mg42 at a reasonable price and couldnt find a good used one for sale at any price. Though it may feature the level of detail a collector would want, it is far from a weak replica that can. I started working with some m53 kits but, i ended up buying a fair number of usednos original german mg3 and mg42 parts from rtg and some other places to make the gun closer to a postwar mg3 or mg42 than a yugo m53. This is an english translation of the original wwii german mg42 manual dated march 15,1943, made for the mg42 gunners. I am in need of the overall outside dimensions of an mg42. Jan 28, 2004 fs mg42 manual in english posted in mg34 42 message board. Later mg42 manuals refer the reader to the mg34 lafette manual as there was no separate mg42 lafette manual issued. During wwii, the mg42 had the fastest rate of fire of any weapon, at 1200 rounds per minute up to 1800 in some versions.

Now under new ownership, wise lite arms is the leading manufacturer of the greatly sought after sa m53 generation ii rifle, soon to be replaced by the gen 3. Folke myrvang has written a book that has been well received by those of us who own these weapons or collect items associated with them. The mg42 was marginally lighter, fired faster, had an easy to remove barrel as simple as the mg34, and most importantly, was much more cost effective and easy to produce than the mg34. Developed by the germans in wwii, the mg42 is a beltfed, fullyautomatic, allpurpose machine gun renowned and feared for its high rate of fire approximately double that of most machine guns at the time and adaptability on the battlefield. Most of the mg3 kits that came in had crushed receiver sections, however, the internal parts were salvageable and there are multiple online retailers that sell the mg3 parts. Why arent there any used mg42 or mg34 semi autos for sale. Rtg parts was established to provide increased customer access to top quality military surplus parts, magazines and accessories.

Learn how the mg42 required vast amounts of ammunition and overheated its barrel, and. Looking for online definition of mg42 or what mg42 stands for. The mg42 is fitted with a 655mm inner barrel, one of the longest that you. Sep, 2018 most of the mg3 kits that came in had crushed receiver sections, however, the internal parts were salvageable and there are multiple online retailers that sell the mg3 parts. For the time being apex customer service will not be available via the telephone on tuesdays and thursdays. Are there that few of these things made that all of the owners are happy with them and dont want to sell. Dhooghe so you ponied up the money for that original mg42 you always wanted, patiently waited for what seemed like years for the transfer to come through, and bought every accessory the german army ever had. Mg42, german generalpurpose machine gun, used as a standard weapon by many armies around the world. The rear wall of the drum is transparent and serves as a visual indicator for the amount of ammunition. The picture is representative of the quality of the parts.

Books and manuals cleaning supplies holsters gear tools ammunition bayonets bb. For cut parts they are in very good condition with the larger of the pieces appearing to be brand new. What are the size and length measurements of the mg42. The mg42 was designed in germany in 1938, and it was placed in action on all fronts by mid1942.

Details about the deactiviation specification you find in the category description. Another weakness of the mg42 was that the barrel had to be changed frequently because of the heat generated by the extremely high rof. I am planning on making a full scale toy model of an mg42 for my son. Mg3 combination tool, and the receiver repair tool kit that rtg parts used to sell. Mg42, mg3, m53 receiver, rail, rails, build parts, recuperator. The original machinegun manuals are tough to find, expensive, and of course, in german. The weapons design is derived from the world war ii era mg 42 universal machine gun that fired the 7. Other sources note that the mgs were in short supply, especially in nonfront line units. The gun will mostly be made of wood with metal parts.

Ww2 german militaria for sale international military. Mg42 m53 lmg light machine gun parts apex gun parts. The other night the history channel had a special about german wwii small arms and showed how the barrel had to be changed, using reenactors in german uniform and equipped with a reallive mg42. He was a carrier of boxes of light machinegun ammunition of which they seemed to have an endless supply. This machine gun features original germanmanufactured parts mounted on a dummy receiver. The idea was to have a single weapon which could be used as a light machine gun, heavy machine gun, vehicle gun, fortification gun, and antiaircraft gun. Its contour and finish are exactly the same as my imperial late wwi maxim barrels. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. This gun is a must have for any wwii enthusiast or collector due to its level of detail. Mg42 is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. It fires from the closed bolt with the bolt tipping down to lock into the receiver.

I have a large number of other mg42 parts that i will be posting over the next few days please check back to see what i have listed. Mechanically speaking, how can the mg42 shoot so fast. This part is welded to the underside of the mg42 semiauto receiver to prevent the introduction of a full auto bolt. Also square the inside bend of the charging handle for the semi auto bolt.

The picture shows three angles from an example receiver. Has pitting on the receiver, light in most a for sale by george denkins on gunsamerica 963376980. The mg42 was used on all fronts, and was used in great numbers. Mg42, mg3, m53 semi auto conversion parts, build parts. Shop the matrix full metal mg42 airsoft aeg machine gun is the first of its kind. It seemed to me that the german soldier seldom used his rifle. Mg42mg3 recoil spring recoil spring for the mg42 or mg3 used good condition out of the package. Mg 74 operators manual modern austrian military issue. Mg42 receiver stampings, with brp being the last ones, and coldsteel solutions still making very rough ones. When the production of mg34 models was obviously insufficient for the german armys needs, a new design of weapon was begun, one which would be easier to massproduce. The philadelphia ordnance mg42 receiver exactly duplicates an original receiver while being machined from a solid bar. We are proud to offer an extensive inventory of rare and unusual items as well as select new production u. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service.

For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Its got the crosshatched area on the barrel with the alumimum paint on that area, just as described in folkes book, and the front has something very similar, and probably made from, and 0815 collar for the front of the barrel. The author goes into great deal on the developement of these weapons as well as the tactics that resulted in the developement. It is located at the bottom left, inside the receiver.

With a wide selection of items including german field gear, weapons and military collectibles. No waffenampts are on the old maxim barrel or the muzzle collar. This is an apolitical forum for discussions on the axis nations and related topics hosted by the axis history factbook in cooperation with christian ankerstjernes panzerworld and christoph awenders ww2 day by day. A great addition to any reference library on ww ii german military small arms. Mg42, mg3, m53 semi auto conversion parts, build parts, surplus, german, mg1, mg74, rtg parts. Its not the most user friendly system, but it gets the job done. The mg42 was meant as a more efficient replacement to the expensive and hard to produce mg34.

Well, what i can say, here are three sections of any mg42 mg3 m53. Because of several features on it the welldesigned quickchange barrel and belt feed mechanism, for instance, were widely emulated or just copied outright nobody else fielded a 1,200rpm. Anybody got a good handle on how many mg34s andor mg42s were issued to a german platoon. Are you looking for authentic ww2 german militaria. How to build the mg42 m53 mg3 from a parts kit in semi. The maschinengewehr 1942, or mg42, is a german machine gun, first manufactured in 1942 as the successor to the mg34. Some sources actually list 2 per squad, although i find this a little hard ot believe a lot hard to believe. The wartime mg34 lafette manual was used for the mg42 lafette. Mg42 m53 lmg light machine gun parts javascript seems to be disabled in your browser.

Mg42, mg3, m53 parts, accessories, tool, belts, build, gunsmith. A german mountain troops mg42 gunner is engaging a far distance target in the caucasus. Fully machined and contoured from a solid steel bar. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, video and 3d model. The picture on the left is when the bolt is rearward, the picture on the right is when the bolt is forward. The wehrmacht code lists were originally published as secret documents in partial volumes, each partial volume covering a specific range of codes. If allied troops mentioned their biggest fears the mg42 would be at the top of the list. We have the aberdeen photos of one of these machine guns and.