Rekraps Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 Hey guys, can anyone take a look at this and render an opinion? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted November 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 https://dealernfa.com/shop/cr-mg42-excellent-4231o/ I guess this would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Hope the registration has the serial number correct: 4321 'o'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) very expensive... Edited June 29, 2025 by johnsonlmg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 He doesn't say if it's all matching - which means it probably isn't. You'd need many more pictures to determine if it was worth a trip to inspect in the flesh. I'm certainly not an expert but the price does seem a bit aspirational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 20 hours ago, johnsonlmg41 said: refinished and very expensive..... 90% or more are refinished, but that doesn't seem to affect selling prices much. Not sure if the buttstock is supposed to be bakelite, I'd have to look that up? No tripod pic, so you'd have to assume it's a $700 MG3 tripod or a 200 AA tripod? I'd rate it at "investment grade".....for Ruben, not so much for the buyer? As always, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 11 hours ago, StrangeRanger said: He doesn't say if it's all matching - which means it probably isn't. You'd need many more pictures to determine if it was worth a trip to inspect in the flesh. I'm certainly not an expert but the price does seem a bit aspirational Mucho thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Very few parts were ever numbered. Edited June 29, 2025 by johnsonlmg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 So back to the question: any idea of market pricing on MG42's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Well there's this one: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=531611 ...and then there's this one: https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/89/406/german-mg42-machine-gun-class-iiinfa-fully-transferable Based on the first one Ruben's is a bargain; based on the second one, not so much Keep an eye on this one: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_N__EXCEPTIONAL_GERMAN_WWII_MG_42_MACHINE_GUN_WITH-LOT592775.aspx Edited December 1, 2023 by StrangeRanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 8 hours ago, hatrick said: So in order to remove the buffer and replace the buffer spring you need to remove the pin holding the firing pin in place correct and remove the firing pin? Then the buffer spring tube (47) slides through the firing pin retaining nut (46) and the firing pin is reinstalled. Basically in the end the buffer spring assembly becomes a single unit with the firing pin and firing pin retainer nut. I really don't want to remove the firing pin if at all possible since it is staked in place. 9 hours ago, StrangeRanger said: Well there's this one: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=531611 ...and then there's this one: https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/89/406/german-mg42-machine-gun-class-iiinfa-fully-transferable Based on the first one Ruben's is a bargain; based on the second one, not so much Keep an eye on this one: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_N__EXCEPTIONAL_GERMAN_WWII_MG_42_MACHINE_GUN_WITH-LOT592775.aspx First one is mfg date of 1964! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEJ Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 IMO I'd say 42s are ranging from 50000-65000 right now then more given how early it is or if it's a Transferable MG3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted December 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, GEJ said: IMO I'd say 42s are ranging from 50000-65000 right now then more given how early it is or if it's a Transferable MG3. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) nice guns Edited June 29, 2025 by johnsonlmg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Now those are gorgeous! For sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEJ Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) There's 2-3 Transferable MG3s out there. One just recently sold at Auction. Edited December 5, 2023 by GEJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) Yes, that is potentially true? Edited June 29, 2025 by johnsonlmg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted December 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 11 hours ago, johnsonlmg41 said: Yes, that is potentially true? How they potentially got imported here within a few months of production starting and registered, must have been quite a feat? Of course! Everyone is treated equally under the law... unless you have money and/or connections! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEJ Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 20 hours ago, johnsonlmg41 said: Yes, that is potentially true? How they potentially got imported here within a few months of production starting and registered, must have been quite a feat? Johnson I believe the ones out there were made after July of 1968. So yes 3-4 months before the amnesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83Baron Posted February 23, 2024 Report Share Posted February 23, 2024 (edited) Not a bad price, market wise, for the 42 if it recently sold. Edited February 24, 2024 by 83Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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