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by resting
Fri May 21, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Part 2 Interesting folks at store last few days NO TROLLS
Replies: 11
Views: 1605

Re: update part 2

I served in Augsburg in the 60's. Got to meet Willi Messerschmitt one Saturday when we went to the Hassenbrau brewery to pick up beer in 55 liter wooden kegs for a Bn. party. He was on the loading dock when we arrived and I was introduced by one of our sergeants who was married to a local girl whose...
by resting
Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
Topic: Buildable receivers
Replies: 5
Views: 1768

Re: Buildable receivers

Last time I looked through APEX they were listing a set of receiver parts that from the picture looks like it might have the part you need. The price wasn't bad, $75.00.
by resting
Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Recuperator bolt thread size
Replies: 2
Views: 937

Re: Recuperator bolt thread size

DI,

Thanks. I did every search I could think of before posting and never came up with this. :D
by resting
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Recuperator bolt thread size
Replies: 2
Views: 937

Recuperator bolt thread size

I remember seeing the info on the thread size for the recuperator bolts here recently. Thought I wrote it down but cant find it anywhere. :oops: Could someone share this with me.
by resting
Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
Topic: Elector plate screws
Replies: 17
Views: 3406

Re: Elector plate screws

Thanks BDE.
by resting
Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:50 am
Forum: MG34 Build It Yourself
Topic: Elector plate screws
Replies: 17
Views: 3406

Re: Elector plate screws

What size are the original screws in an original receiver?
by resting
Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: MG34 Photos and Video
Topic: MG34 Transit Chest Photos
Replies: 7
Views: 3573

Re: MG34 Transit Chest Photos

Thanks a million. The more pictures the better. :photos: They all help.
by resting
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: MG34 Accessories
Topic: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?
Replies: 41
Views: 7409

Re: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?

It has the proyuguese markings,but it is a nice picture,if you are capable of building the box,you should be capable of using this picture and your 34 to make a duplicate. ---bil I've been collecting photos of the Portugese boxes with exactly the same idea. This photo is a welcome addition. Now it ...
by resting
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB: Marked Lafette Part
Replies: 5
Views: 648

Re: WTB: Marked Lafette Part

Matt wrote: why not weld up the holes on the one you have and get a creative member to stamp it for you with the right date and maker mark - matt
Now there is an idea I'll have to try.
by resting
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: MG34 Accessories
Topic: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?
Replies: 41
Views: 7409

Re: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?

Bil wrote:It might be helpful if someone actually did post some prints or measurements for both the norwegian and portuguese boxes,as they do actually fill the purpose. ---bil
That would be very useful.
by resting
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: MG42 Accessories
Topic: Removing Yugo green from Tripod
Replies: 9
Views: 2055

Re: Removing Yugo green from Tripod

if it is a german lafette where would it be marked? It looks like it had a plate riveted on top (not range plate)below where the buttstock is.The plate is no longer there though. I picked up one at the Creek that has the rivet holes in the same place. The paint where the plate was removed is more l...
by resting
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: dimensions needed
Replies: 15
Views: 3358

Re: dimensions needed

I'll measure the width tomorrow. Sorry I forgot that you asked for that as well. Have no way of measuring the thickness as they are installed in the barrel shroud.
by resting
Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: dimensions needed
Replies: 15
Views: 3358

Re: dimensions needed

I just measured one on an mg42 receiver. It measures 3.565".
by resting
Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: MG34 Accessories
Topic: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?
Replies: 41
Views: 7409

Re: Any blueprints out there for making a MG34 transit chest?

There are photos on BRP's site of such a case. Thought I'd work from nosegunner's design on www.browningmgs.com of a 1919a4 case and adapt the dimensions to the MG34. Shouldn't be too hard. Haven't got around to it yet.
by resting
Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: BOOKS and more BOOKS
Replies: 8
Views: 1203

Re: BOOKS and more BOOKS

I just got one of JBaum's mg34 books last week, the Butz volume. It is full of great detailed info. Also got D124/2 on the M.G. Lafette 34. Also well done.
by resting
Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: German Firearms
Topic: Any reports from the Creek this time? Pictures?
Replies: 16
Views: 2066

Re: Any reports from the Creek this time? Pictures?

Picked up an MG34 kit with two barrels, matching front and cover, nice wood butt with only two minor blemishes, seems to have all the small pins, etc. for $550.
by resting
Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: FINALLY FINISHED A MG53
Replies: 14
Views: 2372

Re: FINALLY FINISHED A MG53

Very well done. A nice piece of history. Take it out and shoot it often. No one will ever be able to wipe the grin from your face.
by resting
Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Any MG42 Transit case plans?
Replies: 22
Views: 3467

Re: Any MG42 Transit case plans?

You might check out www.browningmgs.com. He has a howto on a 1919a4 transit case that could easily be adapted to an mg42. Just measure the length of your gun and adjust accordingly. Think I'd take off the buttstock to do it.
by resting
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: M13 Links in M53 with .308 Conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Re: M13 Links in M53 with .308 Conversion

I had the opportunity to shoot an MG42 with only the barrel changed out to 7.62 and using disintegrating links. That one worked fine. No stoppages in several hundred rounds.