Trying to build an MP40.

[brataccas]

Hi all currently trying to assemble a relic mp40, I only have this much so far but I still need the front barell and bakelite sidegrips. I can get the sidegrips on ebay, even repro ones if I cant find original ones and theres a site that sells mp40 front barrels cheap but I dunno if the front of my mp40 what parts I will need to make it screw in? anyone familiar with mp40s? its just a fun project id like to do.

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[brataccas]

pics of the repro barrel on a site for sale, will it fit together?

[Danmark]

A relic with repro parts on it is neither one nor the other - would you REALLY be happy with that?
I would hang out for the RELIC parts you need - they regularly turn up on Ebay out of the Baltic countries.

Dan

[Gunny Hartmann]

As Dan said i think i'd hold out for relic parts!...

[brataccas]

should I spray paint it black exept the bakelite or will this ruin it?

[Richard_J]

Do not paint it.

[TrondK]

leave it like it is, it will look great on the wall in relic condition

[brataccas]

found a lithuanian on ebay that will sell me the relic mp40 barrel (including ironsight front bit) for $60, not too bad a price, includes the shipping too. just need that bolt thing so I can screw that bit onto it

[Gunny Hartmann]

You're getting there mate and i'm sure a relic barrel nut will turn up!..

[Panzer 3]

Hi,
Nice relic MP40 you have, it would look a bit nuts with a nice clean barrel ect on it they just wont match up, as said i would look around for the relic parts to. I think we would all like to see it when you finish.
Dave