Not my rifle but I did sell it to an acquaintance.
Swedish AG42 B
About 10 rounds into a range session and a magazine fed round did this to his rifle. Majority of parts destroyed (bent, etc.).
Few things could have been done differently. On this rifle check firing pin protrusion. Use military styled hard primers. Not use hand loads. However in this case the hand load info he gave me was very reasonable with quality components used (as long as he didn’t make a mistake when loading).
Amazingly not hurt, despite not using eye pro. And as a frequent shooter, he luckily didn’t put misplaced blame on me selling him the rifle - but I do feel poorly about the mess.
I have had problems like breaking a locking flap on a G43 but never took a picture, and I have heard of problems, like on a very Rare Italian Semi-Automatic that I had (posted on this forum) which I sold and then someone purchased it and decided to shoot it the stock blew up but this picture is to the point.
I’m on both sides of the fence maybe it’s the Canadian in me to be diplomatic. I personally don’t shoot the vast majority of my collector rifles, especially semi’s. But if you do, use judgement, do your research, think twice and be safe.
Swedish AG42 B
About 10 rounds into a range session and a magazine fed round did this to his rifle. Majority of parts destroyed (bent, etc.).
Few things could have been done differently. On this rifle check firing pin protrusion. Use military styled hard primers. Not use hand loads. However in this case the hand load info he gave me was very reasonable with quality components used (as long as he didn’t make a mistake when loading).
Amazingly not hurt, despite not using eye pro. And as a frequent shooter, he luckily didn’t put misplaced blame on me selling him the rifle - but I do feel poorly about the mess.
I have had problems like breaking a locking flap on a G43 but never took a picture, and I have heard of problems, like on a very Rare Italian Semi-Automatic that I had (posted on this forum) which I sold and then someone purchased it and decided to shoot it the stock blew up but this picture is to the point.
I’m on both sides of the fence maybe it’s the Canadian in me to be diplomatic. I personally don’t shoot the vast majority of my collector rifles, especially semi’s. But if you do, use judgement, do your research, think twice and be safe.