{"title":"MG 42","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MG 42 (shortened from German: Maschinengewehr 42, or \"machine gun 42\") is a 7.92×57mm Mauser general purpose machine gun designed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during the second half of World War II. It was intended to replace the earlier MG 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to produce, but both weapons were produced until the end of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-34-and-mg-42-7-92mm-starter-tab-ww2-marked","title":"Original German WWII Marked MG 34 and MG 42 7.92mm Starter Tab","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: In yet another major military surplus coup, IMA is proud to announce the arrival of these original WWII era 7.92 x 57mm Mauser caliber starter tabs. They hold the first three rounds in order to get the MG functioning for a longer belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good to excellent condition, these are genuine military surplus MG 34 and MG 42 7.92mm ammunition stater tab belts in heavy blue\/black finish. Every tab is \u003cb\u003eWW2 marked \u003c\/b\u003e(some may have a date and some may just have a three letter code).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce plentiful, these have become very hard to find, thankfully we have acquired the last known stocks in the world. These, appearing to be un-issued, came directly to us from Military storage depots in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWW2 marked, some may have date some may just have three letter code\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651759045,"sku":"GG3439","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651759429,"sku":"GG3439","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gg3439__02.jpg?v=1600083161"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-mg-42-lmg-gunner-kit","title":"German WWII MG 42 LMG Gunner Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Gunner's kit consists of: canvas pouch, extractor removal tool, take down tool, brushes, other tools and solvent bottles, and everything as photographed. These were packaged years ago and tools may arrive packed in arsenal grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay also consist of some post war M53 unissued accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MG 42 (shortened from German: Maschinengewehr 42, or \"machine gun 42\") is a 7.92×57mm Mauser general purpose machine gun designed in NSDAP Germany and used extensively by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during the second half of World War II. It was intended to replace the earlier MG 34, which was more expensive and took much longer to produce, but both weapons were produced until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MG 42 has a proven record of reliability, durability, simplicity, and ease of operation, but is most notable for its ability to produce a high volume of suppressive fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MG 42's lineage continued past NSDAP Germany's defeat, forming the basis for the nearly identical MG1 (MG 42\/59), chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, which subsequently evolved into the MG1A3, and later the Bundeswehr's MG 3. It also spawned the Swiss MG 51, Zastava M53, SIG MG 710-3, Austrian MG 74, and the Spanish 5.56×45mm NATO Ameli light machine gun, and lent many design elements to the American M60 and Belgian MAG. The MG 42 was adopted by several armed organizations after the war, and was both copied and built under license.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651877253,"sku":"GG4203","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651877317,"sku":"GG4203","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/GG4203A__01.jpg?v=1599358999"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mg-42-ranging-bar-adjusting-lath-marked-wild","title":"Original German WWII MG 42 Ranging Bar Adjusting Lath- Marked Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Used with the small Infantry 70 cm range finders mostly as a Machine Gun Accessory these adjusting laths known as ranging bars were made by \"Wild\" a premier Swiss optics maker. Complete with integral fold out legs (one which scissors) and small optic ranging sight, these are in very good to excellent condition, probably having seen little to no use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndated, but most likely post WW2 specifications for the West German Army as part of NATO, certainly what was used with the MG 42 converted to 7.62mm known as the MG1, and the subsequent MG3 Light Machine Guns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Few available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Length: 34.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168545413,"sku":"GG4299","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/GG4290.jpg?v=1601594269"},{"product_id":"original-yugoslavian-mg-53-german-mg-42-canvas-and-leather-action-cover","title":"Original Yugoslavian MG 53 German MG 42 Canvas and Leather Action Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Very Few Available. These are some very nice canvas \u0026amp; leather action covers made in Post War Yugoslavia to fit the German WWII MG 42 and nearly identical Yugoslavian MG 53 machine guns. After the war Yugoslavia obtained large numbers of MG 42 machine guns, belt carriers, and other items, and were able to acquire the tooling to produce their own version, the Zastava MG 53. They made these action covers based on the German design, and they were meant to keep dirt and other material out of the action during transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these have Yugoslav issue markings, but none that we have seen are dated, and all feature original leather and steel fittings. They have the correct oblong hole for the cocking handle, so these are definitely not for the MG 34. These are the very last few we have, No more after this small batch sells! Good\/Very good condition. 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