We have acquired a rare selection of German-manufactured MG42 parts kits and accessories. Each kit contains the exact parts from the original firearm, with no mixed or swapped components. The kit you see is the kit you get. We have sorted through each kit and made individual part numbers to ensure you receive the kit you want.
The receiver markings are primarily from Maget ('44 and '45) and Gustloff ('44), and the manufacturer will be identified in the description of each kit below.
These MG42s were converted to .308 NATO. The top covers are slightly shorter, with some marked and others unmarked. Many mechanical parts are original MG42 components. The feed trays included are specifically for .308 ammunition, not converted 8mm trays. The bolts are heavier and often marked with production numbers indicating .308.
Overall, these kits are in good condition. We’ve detailed the specifics of each kit as thoroughly as possible. Please email mg42@centerfiresystems.com with the SKU / part number and any questions regarding the kits (M-F 9/5 pm), and we will be happy to answer them. If the kit in question has been sold, we will reply as such.
INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
CALIBER- 7.62 x 51 (.308)
RECEIVER- Steyr (early) 1944 receiver with complete date code, nearly complete serial number, partial Mfg. Code, complete MG42 ID and complete Bundeswehr mark
BARREL SHROUD- Cut from same gun as receiver. Original barrel shroud with complete front sight, rear sight assembly and rear AA sight
BUTTSTOCK- Post war Bakelite buttstock with complete buffer assembly, buffer spring and buttstock latch assembly
GRIP & TRIGGER- WaA marked Bakelite grip stick with complete trigger assembly
TOP COVER- Converted .308 Bundeswehr top cover
BIPOD- WaA stamped Early war bipod with checkered fine tune adjustment screw
FLASH HIDER- Flash hider assembly complete with 10mm gas booster, barrel guide, and latch assembly
GUIDE RAILS- Left and right guide rails
BOLT ASSEMBLY- MG3 standard bolt carrier and assembly
BBL EXTENSION- Unmarked Barrel extension
CHARGING HANDLE- Unmarked post war charging handle
FEED TRAY- Bundeswehr .308 feed tray
EJECTION PORT COVER- Complete MG42 German ejection port cover assembly
RECUPERATOR- Complete bpr marked recuperator assembly
TRUNNION- Matching WW2 Trunnion set 595
