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Posted: 8/26/2014 5:46:52 PM EDT
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I'm with you. I would LOVE a semi auto MG42
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Posted: 8/26/2014 6:49:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm with you. I would LOVE a semi auto MG42 Don't forget a slidefire/bumpski.  In all seriousness, I think there might be a tripod bumpfire setup for the MGs. |
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Posted: 8/26/2014 6:53:18 PM EDT
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We had a semi Wiselite MG42 in the shop for a while, and although it looks cool sitting there, the MG42 design is in my opinion just way too complicated internally, especially for a semiauto. Also the semis are a pain to load, you have to hold the charging handle back while loading a belt in the open top cover- no fun at all.
Building is also for someone who is patient, good at welding, and mechanically inclined. Bet resource for build info is probably www.mg42.us Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 8/26/2014 6:56:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We had a semi Wiselite MG42 in the shop for a while, and although it looks cool sitting there, the MG42 design is in my opinion just way too complicated internally, especially for a semiauto. Also the semis are a pain to load, you have to hold the charging handle back while loading a belt in the open top cover- no fun at all. Building is also for someone who is patient, good at welding, and mechanically inclined. Bet resource for build info is probably www.mg42.us Sven Manticore Arms This might sound like a retard of a question, but is there a possibility that a BHO function to be added to ease the pain of loading a Semi-Auto belt-fed? |
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Posted: 8/26/2014 7:00:14 PM EDT
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This might sound like a retard of a question, but is there a possibility that a BHO function to be added to ease the pain of loading a Semi-Auto belt-fed? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We had a semi Wiselite MG42 in the shop for a while, and although it looks cool sitting there, the MG42 design is in my opinion just way too complicated internally, especially for a semiauto. Also the semis are a pain to load, you have to hold the charging handle back while loading a belt in the open top cover- no fun at all. Building is also for someone who is patient, good at welding, and mechanically inclined. Bet resource for build info is probably www.mg42.us Sven Manticore Arms This might sound like a retard of a question, but is there a possibility that a BHO function to be added to ease the pain of loading a Semi-Auto belt-fed? You could tie a sling or shoelace around the stock and make a loop that holds the charging handle back.
In all reality I do not know of an easy way to add a BHO to an MG42. The problem is the MG42 was an open bolt gun and the semi version is (obviously) a closed bolt modification. On the original full auto version, the bolt was automatically held back by the sear when you cocked it and then the top cover was lifted and the belt inserted. |
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Posted: 8/26/2014 7:25:34 PM EDT
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It's not necessary to hold the bolt open to load the MG42/M53/MG3 as a semi auto build. You simply place the first round next to the slot in the feed tray and close the cover. When you pull back the charging handle it will advance the belt and load the round as the bolt goes forward.
I have a Wiselite build and it's not something i would attempt to build myself as it is just too involved. Mine did not run correctly either and needed some tweaking. Unfortunately mine ran away on me while at a Police range in St Augustine Florida. Emptied a 50 round belt in no time! Luckily the police at the range were not douches and understood it was a weapons failure. The problem ended up being the small firing pin spring was too weak and allowed it to slam fire. Taken the day it went FA on me. 
At a local event in College Station. 
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Posted: 8/27/2014 2:55:40 PM EDT
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The weapon itself is not that complicated..thats why the design is still used by the German Army today...72 years after introduction....It is probably one of the best most enduring machine gun designs in the world.
I have one MG3 build and another on the way. I have a superb gunsmith here in Missouri who knows these weapons but I dont know about others. You could try asking this on mg42.com or beltfed.com. You can try RTG parts for most of what you need. He has all the correct stuff for an MG3 build. He stocks the rear receiver parts which is the major thing you are missing from your kit. You will also have to buy a semi grip/fire control unit, which he also stocks. I personally would recommend going with the MG3 build over the 42 as 8mm Mauser has all but dried up. The MG3 would require a diff barrel, topcover and feed tray but this gives you the abililty to use .308 ammo and disintegrating links. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 3:09:08 PM EDT
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Good info everyone. Got some reading to do over on mg42.com
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