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How powerful is the MG42?
This ability made it extremely effective in providing suppressive fire, and its unique sound led to it being nicknamed “Hitler’s buzzsaw”….
| MG 42 | |
|---|---|
| Effective firing range | 200–2,000 m (219–2,187 yd) sight adjustments 3,500 m (3,828 yd) with tripod and telescopic sight |
Can you buy a semi auto MG42?
We offer both semi-auto and full-auto builds from parts kits for the MG42/M53 guns. All builds come with a lifetime warranty. We only build on kits that contain all of the original receiver pieces.
Is the MG42 still effective?
The MG42 survived World War II to continue service in the West German Bundeswehr. Rechambered so it would fire the NATO 7.62-millimeter cartridge, the Germans designated the weapon the MG3 – but it still kept its blistering rate of fire and basic design.
What was Hitlers Buzzsaw?
Hitler’s Buzzsaw: The German Army Still Uses this 1940s-era Machine Gun. So fierce was its World War II reputation, it earned the moniker “Hitler’s Buzzsaw.” Known informally as “Hitler’s Buzzsaw” the MG 42 was renowned for its blisteringly high rate of fire, which clocked in at 1,200 to 1,500 rounds per minute.
How heavy is the MG 34?
MG 34
| Maschinengewehr 34 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 12.1 kg (26.7 lb) 32 kg (70.5 lb) (with tripod) |
| Length | 1,219 mm (48.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 627 mm (24.7 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
What is the difference between the MG3 and the MG42?
RTG does make reproductions of the anti-aircraft mounting bracket for those that want to make an MG42 clone out of the M53, and if you wanted to be autistically correct you would also have to source some waffen marked parts like the top-cover, which can be expensive. The MG3, on the other hand, is much more visibly different than the mg42 in looks.
Can an MG3 be converted to shoot 308?
Most of the MG3 kits that came in had crushed receiver sections, however, the internal parts were salvageable and there are multiple online retailers that sell the MG3 parts. The MG42 and the M53 can be converted to shoot 308 / 7.62×51 by simply using the conversion parts from the MG3 parts kits.
Is it possible to repair the front shroud on an MG42?
ATF de-mill specifications for the MG42 call for the front section of the shroud to be cut through the front barrel trunnion / bushing. This makes repairing the front section very difficult if not possible at all, especially if you have limited tooling.
Is the MG3 machine gun still in use today?
The MG3 continues to be produced today and remains the primary issue machine gun of the Bundeswehr, as well as the primary issue machine gun of many other NATO countries. MG3 in use during a training exercise by an Estonian military member.