The MG 3 is a German general-purpose machine gun chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. The weapon's design is derived from the World War II era MG 42 that fired the 7.92×57mm Mauser round. [8]

Jan 30, 2013 · My intentions were on buying a MG 42 and mounting it on the Lafette but priorities change and I am going in a different direction now. The tripod is in great condition has the Hensoldt optics in perfect condition.

Original German Heckler and Koch MG3 Field Tripod, Complete with Hensoldt Periscope Optic and Battery Box, in *Good* condition. Sold Individually (units pictured are what you will receive). Includes original Hensoldt Wezlar ZF 4x24 MG1 Telescopic sight and the battery box.

This is the factory issued manual for the periscope-type optics that come with the MG3 Lafette (the manual for the tripod itself is listed above). It's not exactly the most detailed manual, but it's the one issued in English by Hensoldt. 18 pages, paperback.

Oct 30, 2024 · I need a postwar West-German Feldlafette soft mount with its associated optic. Payment via any method you want, USPS MO, PP FF, Zelle etc. Have lots of feedback on ARFCOM, FALfiles, AKfiles, Gunbroker etc if you need to see it.

Dec 23, 2022 · If you email Swrdish Ordnance they will sell you the optics mount. Be aware it fits a true MG3 top cover, the stamoings on other MG42 top covers are slightly different and the rail will require fitting Sven Manticore Arms

If you have one of these fine scopes, this is the manual that explains the ranging reticle and how to care for your optics. 40 pages, paperback. Please reference "MG3 Optics (Large)" on your order.

This is the factory issued manual for the periscope-type optics that come with the MG3 Lafette (the manual for the tripod itself is listed above). It's not exactly the most detailed manual, but it's the one issued in English by Hensoldt. 18 pages, paperback.

Oct 30, 2024 · As title states looking for both a full post-war MG3/42 soft-mount Feldlafette tripod in good shape with a Hensoldt/Wetzlar periscoptic optic. Also...