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We have a lot of traffic on here, but very few people need to leave messages anymore. We've pretty well mastered making the MG42 parts kit into a...

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There are two ways to post pictures. Host them elsewhere and link to them or upload them here. So a short tutorial on how to post pictures.

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MG Z 40 optics for MG42, Photos & Manufacturers List & more

Last post by Oldrelic « Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:28 pm
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Attachment(s) by 42rocker » Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:53 pm

MG Z 40 optics for the MG42, Photos and Manufacturers List (last updated 09/03/2013)

Some general photos of the MG Z 40. The first few pics of a MG...

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Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:28 pm
.308 to 8mm belt loader conversion tutorial

Last post by PaladinTacticalLLC « Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
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Attachment(s) by tomcatshaas » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:34 pm

Conversion parts needed. The new hopper side, and support bracket.

First mark the edge of the part to be removed (old hopper side) to use as...

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Tue May 26, 2015 3:19 pm
The evolution of the Lafette 42. Now online!

Last post by 42rocker « Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:19 pm
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by bergflak » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:37 am

Finally made it. The new study is up on my homepage, and ready for your reading pleasure. Quite a few new finds and some really nice photos. Thanks...

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MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

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by 42rocker » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm

MG34 and MG42 Barrel Carriers Master Data Base

This thread is not going to be doubled but instead stored in the MG34 accessories stickes area...

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Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 pm
Into the Abyss...MGZ40 Rebuild.....

Last post by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS « Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
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Attachment(s) by ChrisPCook » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:58 am

OK guys, I've received the sight, and have already taken a small looksie...
Here's what I am facing.....
1) Need correct screws on top housing....May...
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Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
MG42 Lafette project Some pics re-posted

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Attachment(s) by tomcatshaas » Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:01 pm

From 42rocker, I have re-posted some of the pics to this thread at the end of the thread (page two bottom) Hope to try to work them back into this...
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Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:22 pm
MGZ40 optics dimensions

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Attachment(s) by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:41 pm

Here are the MGZ40 optics used on lafette tripod mounts for the MG-42 machinegun. This optic was purchased from Ryan Schnee and has original paint....

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Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 am
My Lafette 42 restoration now underway.

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Attachment(s) by Tommygunn » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:29 pm

It's been a while since I said I was going to get stuck in and restore my Lafette 42 tripod but now the time has arrived and I've started.
First,...
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Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
Look --> Replica Lafette Strap Dimensions

Last post by 42rocker « Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
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Attachment(s) by DARIVS ARCHITECTVS » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:34 pm

A fellow in Germany was looking for dimensions on lafette 42 straps, so I made these pics for him and thought you guys might also want to see them....
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Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:44 pm
Mg3 tripod HK worth?

Last post by Schwartzer « Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:04 pm

by Schwartzer » Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:04 pm

Anyone know what the going rate for a HK MG3 tripod is going for to sell it quickly? Great condition with scope and battery pack for the light.

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Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:04 pm
cloudy optics

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by nypaddy » Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:15 pm

hello all. I am new to the site and have searched thru looking for a solution but have not found one. I have just optained a J.D. Moeller site for my...

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Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:40 pm
Unloading a belt with the belt loading machine?

Last post by JBaum « Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:14 pm
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by timdp » Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:53 pm

I know that belts can be unloaded with a gurtfuller, but I can't figure out how to do it.

Anyone done it?

Thanks,

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Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:14 pm
MG3 AA Tripod Leg Re-attachment

Last post by bbrown « Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:52 am
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Attachment(s) by bbrown » Tue May 30, 2017 7:41 pm

As part of a short term project I removed one of the legs of an MG3 AA tripod. Turns out I didn't really need to do that, but now I need to put it...

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:52 am
Mg42 ammo can, original or yugo

Last post by motley13crue « Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:13 pm
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by motley13crue » Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:59 pm

Does anyone have pictures showing the difference between original German ammo cans compared to yugo cans? I just bought one and its stamped...

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Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:13 pm
New Lafette code found!

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by bergflak » Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:24 am

A "stop the press!" update. A new hitherto unknown marking has surfaced.
The code "sxk" with the yearcode "DL" has...

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Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:24 am
Drilled MG42 Barrels

Last post by dogman5 « Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:17 pm

by dogman5 » Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:17 pm

Hello,
Does anybody know where to get some MG42 barrels that have the 3 demill holes drilled into them? I am looking for a couple for a display and...

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Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:17 pm
EOTECH mount for MG3/MG74?

Last post by JBaum « Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:04 pm
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Attachment(s) by Waffentag » Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:27 am

image.jpg image.jpg Has any one ever mounted an EOTECH directly on there MG42 or MG3? I see that RTG has a couple of differnt B&T mounts, the...

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Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:04 pm
Post War Yugoslavia Toolkit

Last post by JBaum « Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:24 am
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by 1komjager » Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:56 pm

How different are the war time and post-war Yugo tool kits? To my untrained, uneducated eye, the only thing I can tell is that the barrel changing...

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Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:24 am
So why do I need an MG3/42 Ringmount?

Last post by Waffentag « Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:42 am

by Waffentag » Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:42 am

I noticed that RTG has MG3 ring mounts at a good price. I am trying to think of of a good reason that I need one? Perhaps, as a Sun Roof on the Chevy...

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Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:42 am
MG42 AA Tripod ammo can holder ideas

Last post by magnet69 « Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:45 am

by magnet69 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:45 am

Is there any new or old adapter to mount a German ammo can on the MG42 AA Tripod with the MG42? Just using the 50 rd drum mag goes too quick. Thanks

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Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:45 am

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