What do think to my new MG42?

[Patty D]

Hi David, thanks, I was only going on what I had read about them, so as you said who knows? Patrick

[Chet Sowersby]

Back to the orginal weapon that started this thread, SWEET! For that matter, the 34 is killer also.

Chet

[Patty D]

Hi Chet,

thank you, I really like both my MG34 and 42, but I would say the MG42 is my favourite! Also ifyou or anyone else would like to see any more pictures of my MG34, then here is a link to them:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=510779&page=5

Many thanks, Patrick.

[Patty D]

Here are some more pictures that show how the barrel can swing out of the jacket. Unfortunately it is a post war yugo barrel, but I think just having the ability to swing it out on a deactivated MG42 is great! If you would like any more please just let me know!
Patrick

[cposhe]

Nice looking 42.....you had me checking my chargeing handle and luckily its German{serialed to the gun}

[fab]

cherging handle is yougo
the butt stock, look like a WWII but I think it's not a good one....
would be better to find a nice one, because the patina of the bluing of the MG42 is lovely !
congratulation !

[Patty D]

Hi fab, I now have a WW2 hvq 43 marked buttstock, please see the link below:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=588900

Thanks, Patrick.

[Patty D]

Update: I have finally managed to find a charging handle, thanks to Jonathan, that is as close to the original finish of the rest of the gun as I think I'll ever find. It looks much better than having the post war Yugo handle. Pictures below:

Thanks for looking, Patrick

[mg42rip]

That matches perfectly!! There's nothing better than when a project comes together.
Great job.
Ed M.

[jonathanseverin]

That's a great match, and the whole lot looks fantastic.

[Totenhead]

Very nice MG !

[petopoint]

Nice weapons

A fine set of weapons you have and displayed. Nice work on the 42 and the 34 looks like a great piece also.

[cossack1648]

Beautifull weapons. MG42 is my dream too.

Jack

[grendall]

Former squad leader MG 42

As former squad leader heavy machine gun (MG 3 or Mg 42 on tripod) I believe I can everything about this weapon. 17-22 shot each second on tripod was not a joke on the battlefield Change barrel each 200 shot. Range 800 -1200 m.

[Paul Ba]

That is very very nice mg42! I like the original condition ones best!