This started out as a parts kit for a M53. Work started off by adding a replacement MG42 nose shroud/muzzle piece. I got the new build receiver halves from Brian at BRP Guns. All the needed cuts were measured off with a micrometer and work started on cutting all those out. A bolt extension was necessary for a SA gun as was a new spring and trigger pack. BRP again. With the help of a couple of buddies we got everything done and the gun ready for paint and the firing range. Paint used was DuraCoat Flat Black. I have to say this build was not a cheap undertaking and took the best part of two years. I took it to a range for a test shoot and found that a couple of small tweaks were needed. That done now I need to go back and "blast" away as a buddy of mine said. I decided that I may as well "augment" my M53/MG42 with at least one Mauser so I picked up a nice, matching numbers, Yugo M48. Then another. Then two German K98's. Now I have found I have been bitten by the Mauser Bug! More to come I'm sure......
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