Photos of original FG42

[boltaction]

I have some ZB-26 magazines that work in the new semi only USA made FG42 copies. What do you use in Canada for magazines?

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..MJ..

Hmm, that's a thought. I have a Dewat Czech ZB30J in 7 x 57, but the mags are the same as the 8mm. I will try one of them--if it fit, that would be a good way to go. I was thinking of maybe trying to get one of the repro mags out of the US, but the problem is these stupid stupid STUPID mag size restrictions, so I would have to get the mag pinned beforeit hit the border. Hmmm.....

Ed

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This is what we have down here in the U.S. the Smg42 clone of the FG42 and yes I have one.

Do you like it? I was in contact with SMG the other day about their replica--I am quite drawn to the .308. 8mm Mauser is a bag to get, but one can still get .308 surplus fairly easily. Yes, it isn't the original calibre, but on the other hand, the gun itself is a replica, so it makes sense to get something which could be shot. Is the quality good? They look nice. Plus, being as how they're manufactured in semi-auto only, there shouldn't be a problem getting one into CAnada I wouldn't think. Is that a replica StG44 next to your FG, or is it an original? Very nice collection!

Ed

[MJ1]

I love it when it goes photolistic!!!

Thank you for sharing gents.

[boltaction]

MJ1, that's a beautiful photo! The profile looks like a Spitfire maybe? Where was that taken?

Ed

[jmoore]

I was on the verge of getting one of the semi-FG42s, but also have held off. Waiting for reliability reports. Not an easy thing to make semi-only AND reliable. Esp. with the bolt above the piston and all. The semi-only M60s I've seen inside were quite wretched. A friend had one type in his shop, trying to get it to run for ages. Finally, in a rare move, he just hollered "Uncle!" and gave up.

[villiers]

hza-kulmbach.de - BD 42/II

Company here in Germany makes both types. Very expensive! There was a setback when his first production batch went to America and no payment was received.

[Peter Laidler]

BEAUTIFUL photo MJ............. words fail me. You couldn't invent a photo like that!

We have an FG42 at work with the really sharp rake angled piston grip, They have one or two at Shrivenham and we shoot them alternately but not too often I hasten to add. The magazine catch on ours snapped across the axis pin hole so I asked the German manufacturer of repos for a spare to try. And it fitted perfectly and worked and held the magazines securely after one or two strokes with an oil stone

One of the Kulmbach copies was tested then taken apart and analysed here. There were one or two very minor faults with the semi auto version we had but a covering report went back detailing how it could be quickly, cheaply and easily solved.

Good thread and thanks for that photo MJ. Made my evening...............

[hansellhd]

Hmm, that's a thought. I have a Dewat Czech ZB30J in 7 x 57, but the mags are the same as the 8mm. I will try one of them--if it fit, that would be a good way to go. I was thinking of maybe trying to get one of the repro mags out of the US, but the problem is these stupid stupid STUPID mag size restrictions, so I would have to get the mag pinned beforeit hit the border. Hmmm.....

Ed

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Do you like it? I was in contact with SMG the other day about their replica--I am quite drawn to the .308. 8mm Mauser is a bag to get, but one can still get .308 surplus fairly easily. Yes, it isn't the original calibre, but on the other hand, the gun itself is a replica, so it makes sense to get something which could be shot. Is the quality good? They look nice. Plus, being as how they're manufactured in semi-auto only, there shouldn't be a problem getting one into CAnada I wouldn't think. Is that a replica StG44 next to your FG, or is it an original? Very nice collection!

Ed

Yes I do like the SMG42 but it was having some FTF issues and I had to send it back to SMGGUNS in TX. to work on it, I hope to have it back some time next week.

The other Rifle is a PTR44 SSD clone of the MP44, I have had issues with that rifle as well. First thing is the 2 mags that came with it were defective, then after 2 years the OP-rod/Carrier Broke and I had to replace it with an original from a MP44 all is well now but it was a pain in the A$$ trying to get it repaired.

HDH.

[hansellhd]

hza-kulmbach.de - BD 42/II

Company here in Germany makes both types. Very expensive! There was a setback when his first production batch went to America and no payment was received.

Yes I hope that their FG42 Clone performs better that their MP44 clone, this is what happened to my BD44 (PTR44 in the US)

I found a replacement carrier in Poland and had a gun smith fit it to the SSD bolt






I understand the heat treatment unfortunately was faulty on these. others in the US have had similar problems. I spent $4300.00 on this rifle and I did expect better, Tryed to contact Kulmbach for spare parts and never herd a thing. Be assured I will never purchase anything from this Co. ever again not that I cud because they have no presents in the US at this point and hopefully never will!

HDH.

[marysdad]

Awesome rifle and great pics!

I have an original FG42 bayonet of the third type, like yours. I always assumed that it once had a cap over the end, but see that yours does not either. The only markings are on the little rocker ends. By any chance, can you make out the markings on your bayonet? Mine has a "2" on one rocker and a partial that looks like three letters (possibly "agv") on the other. I would be very interested to compare the markings on yours, if you would be so kind to share.

[MJ1]

This has been an interesting post.

Peter I have a soft spot for that aircraft, if something ever just looked so right it had to be so very good. It has been my computer screen background for some time.

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