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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    Can I ask what the price for a new rifle is?
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    I got a Type 2.
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    Good morning and happy Easter weekend all. I finally had nice weather and a chance to steal away to my family farm to try out the FG42. I only put 20 rounds through it, as I slowly getting familiar with the gun. It shoots like a dream. I have an M48 that shoots 8mm and an AK variant that shoots...
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    I’d love to see a comparison of the two in that video.
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    Do you have two scopes for each mount? Is that the laminated wood furniture? The whole package looks great!
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    Show us a photo! The tolerances between the mount and the gun are pretty tight. I first loosened both screws on the mount. There is a notch on the rifles scope mount rail that you will ease the forward half of the scope mount on. Once you slip that through the notch, you can slide the scope...
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    Yes! I’ve been waiting for decent weather. It looks like I have a streak of temperatures that are above freezing coming up, so I anticipate to shoot it soon.
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    I had a chance this morning to fit my original L marked ZF4 scope on a reproduction mount. I was not fortunate to find an Estes mount, and definitely not as lucky as kkrad to find an original mount. I purchased a swallow tail mount manufactured by Lawerence Talbott in 2020 and received it in...
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    I just got back from the dealer. My hands almost shake from holding it, it’s so beautiful. I took one photo, but can take more if people want it. I went with mostly blued finish, real walnut with light stain, and the non polished bolt, rear adjustable sight, and I got a bayonet completed with it...
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    My TII should be showing up Thursday. I can post photos if it helps others to hold out just a little longer.
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    Need FG42 Sling Info/input

    Can anyone confirm if the attached image is a period image? The sling has a loop at the buttstock and a rivet on the muzzle end, rather than sewn together. It doesn’t seem like any of the other photos of slings that I have seen.
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    Update on FG42 from SMG Guns

    I just looked back at my emails, I sent my deposit for my Type II out to him on December 24th, 2019. What a wild ride it’s been.

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