A lot of MG42 fakes around...

[searchandfind]

Since the beginning of 2008 I observe the German and European "MG42 market" (all deactivated MG53). I have located a lot of fakes which are converted Yugoslav MG53. First I saw a lot of MG42 fakes on the German market, thereafter also in France, Russia and also in the UK now.


Here are some special links, make your own opinion:

Germany:

http://www.sauer-militaria.de/

http://mbertram.com/online/MBertram_...p?artikel=4300

http://www.mbertram.de/

Russia:

http://www.akstore.biz/product_info.php?products_id=331

http://derkrieg.com/store/element.ph...=35848#comment

UK:

http://www.deactivated-military-weap...hine-guns.html This one is actually sold, but the pictures are still available.



KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN...

I did also a little MG42 receiver study. If you want a pdf with the conclusion, send me your email-address:

christian.kada@parabellum.at

Greetings from Austria
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[Niblet]

Thanks for the tips!

[searchandfind]

Here is an older version of my MG42 receiver study:

[Jame]

Thank you Christian!
These are good tips indeed

[giorg69]

thank you..!

[rajko84]

Thank you

[searchandfind]

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Russia:

http://derkrieg.com/store/element.ph...=35848#comment

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The MG42 from this homepage was removed today or yesterday evening. I don´t think that it has been sold, because the price was more than 8000 USD

[Koldun]

The MG42 from this homepage was removed today or yesterday evening. I don´t think that it has been sold, because the price was more than 8000 USD

http://antikvariat.ru/store/element....EMENT_ID=35848 what about this one?

[searchandfind]

http://antikvariat.ru/store/element....EMENT_ID=35848 what about this one?

Thanks for the link, it´s the same MG42 which was removed from the other website.

Best regards,
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[Heinz Steinkopf]

Thanks for the link, it´s the same MG42 which was removed from the other website.

Best regards,
searchandfind

It is actually the same web page. In other words a mirror website.

[searchandfind]

It is actually the same web page. In other words a mirror website.

Hello Heinz, thanks for your comment.

Greetings from Austria
Christian

[StockWatch]

It is actually the same web page. In other words a mirror website.

Leibstandarte - http://www.antikvariat.ru/ sells fakes for double market price BRAVO

[Schmeisserfan]

The mg42 receiver study is amazing and super helpful to identify the real and original pieces .
Its the same problem with the fake mp38 receivers or magazine holders which appear from time to time . I have the feeling that this is only the beginning of the fake mass production , so its high time for the collector to buy , to own and to hold the rare original pieces for the next 40 years . Perhaps even 50 years

[Grossfuss]

Fake MG42

Hi,
Had a look on the fake one for sale and the MG53 foresight mount is quite noticeable.
When you consider the work involved in machining off the Yugo markings and setting up and cutting new serial numbers etc. they must get them cheap! Also they're removing the original machining marks as well which is another clue.
It's very good to have this knowledge passed around.
I did notice the button to remove the mainspring etc. was a "bpr" though!
Keep up the good work.
Grossfuss

[bwilder2]

Wow, incredible and needed study! Thanks Christian!!!