MG42 - what do you think?

[JamesT]

ammo - mixed lot probably modern. How can I tell

[JamesT]

MG42 - what do you think?

makers mark - appears in several places

[JamesT]

mG42 - what do you think?

serial number etc what do they tell me about the gun? MG42 I get What about the rest?

[JamesT]

mG42 - what do you think?

cocked - the firing mechanism all works fine

[JamesT]

mg42 - what do you think?

Side - left

[JamesT]

mg42 - what do you think?

What do you think of this MG42 I came across the other day? Is it period or a made up weapon? All correct legal documentation present and correct. Working parts all operate correctly and as far as I can tell it is complete.

I'd be delighted if you experts could tell me a little about it.

Firearms are not my thing so it will be heading for the For Sale tables soon. If you want to contact me please do jamest8@madasafish.com

Many thanks

James

[Madboat]

Looks good: ar is the code for Mauser Borsigwalde and the crossed swords are a British deactivation code. I do not know what the "BH" stamp signifies.

[fab]

BH: Austrian Army (BundesHerr)
It was a WWII MG42 re-used by the Austrian Army after the WWII, with a 308 barreland feed tray, and with a green plastic STEYR buttstock (MG74)
Sells by the Austrian army 10 years ago, this MG42 as been deactivated in UK


Fab.

[ChrisCook]

mg42

On the ammo you'll need to post closeups of the headstamps on the bottom of the cartridge to determine what they are. Nice 42 BTW.... Chris...