MG-42 Authenticity Original or not/postwar?Need expert opinion
Article about: Hi all. I am in search of more info on this deactivated MG 42. This Mg 42 was produced by bnz in 1944. What parts were replaced after the war? What is not period correct? What did I see; 1)
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Awesome looking gun they were! Thanks for all the pics. Sure could pump out the rounds!
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Mostly this is a Yugoslavian M53 variant of the MG42 produced by Zastava. Not much wartime original bits (only those parted that are Waffenamt marked).
Last edited by BlackCat1982; 12-07-2023 at 11:22 AM.
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What is your opinion based on and what details confused you? Why do you think that most of the parts are from m53?
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Hello gentlemen,
The receiver is an original "bnz" 1943 production. The little "BH" is for the Austrian BundesHeer re-use after the war. All parts with an WaA are original.
For me it is a good war time production.
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
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BlackCat1982
Mostly this is a Yugoslavian M53 variant of the MG42 produced by Zastava. Not much wartime original bits (only those parted that are Waffenamt marked). The drum mag is also post war Yugo as well.
What is your opinion based on and what details confused you? Why do you think that most of the parts are from m53?
Personally, I don’t see a single detail from the m53...
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Hello gentlemen,
Forget, "bpr" is the german code for : Johannes Grossfuss, Metal und Lackierwaren, Döbeln - Manufacturer of MG 42 & K 98k pieces.
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
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I’m also interested in the authenticity and authenticity of this rear sight assembly. Was there such a deep milling in the middle during the war? I can’t find a photo from this angle anywhere on the Internet..
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Carfin LEWYS
Hello gentlemen,
Forget, "bpr" is the german code for : Johannes Grossfuss, Metal und Lackierwaren, Döbeln - Manufacturer of MG 42 & K 98k pieces.
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
My mistake, I saw the Z marking and was sure it was a Yugoslavian marking. Still think the drum is post war too though.
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