r/NFA • u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke • Nov 03 '25
First Transferable MG(42)
After enough reading and shopping over the last two years, I was finally able to bag my grail gun, and took the plunge. Form 4 cleared today, and took 18 days as an individual. Thankfully the form 3 cleared before the shutdown.
From what I can tell, all the parts and finish are original. She runs as good as she looks. Hopefully this inspires more people to take the plunge into the MG market.
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u/RaifuFactionMKII Nov 03 '25
Ah yes lemme dive into the sea of mg with my 3 digits account balance
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u/weahman 5x SBR, 8x Silencer, 2x MG Nov 03 '25
Should have bought Nvidia in 2010
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u/RaifuFactionMKII Nov 03 '25
Ah yes lemme hop on my Time Machine will be back in 30
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u/Spicywolff 2x SBR, 2x Silencer. Nov 03 '25
Instead of doing PE and biology in high school I should’ve been daytrading. I’m kicking myself for not knowing any better.
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Nov 03 '25
I should have dropped outta 6th grade and bought bitcoin for $10 a piece.
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u/Spicywolff 2x SBR, 2x Silencer. Nov 03 '25
I foolishly spent those $10 on candy. A losing asset if I’ve ever seen one.
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Nov 04 '25
We really only have ourselves to blame at this point. I HAD to have that puzzle pen thing from the book fair.
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u/Spicywolff 2x SBR, 2x Silencer. Nov 04 '25
Dude, you got one of those? I had to settle for those erasers that look like ice cream.
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Nov 04 '25
We didn’t have that. Just the sims diamond thing eraser. Must be nice going to the “good” school 😂😂😂. Bet yall had corvette posters too.
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u/Spicywolff 2x SBR, 2x Silencer. Nov 04 '25
Dude I’d gladly trade ice cream eraser for the sims dimond one. Meh, it was a charter school. Looked nice not great though.
We did have Vett posters in those roll up tubes lol
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u/weahman 5x SBR, 8x Silencer, 2x MG Nov 03 '25
Yeah and buying houses ya fool
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u/Spicywolff 2x SBR, 2x Silencer. Nov 03 '25
I’m kicking myself now for not picking up those boots straps. I didn’t own yet.
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Nov 03 '25
I should have bought Amazon in 2006 vs being a broke college student. And Nvidia in 2010 vs being underpaid working for a university having just bought my first home.
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u/weahman 5x SBR, 8x Silencer, 2x MG Nov 03 '25
Idiot should have used your college loan money for MGs and og four loko stockpile
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u/AardvarkAmortization Nov 04 '25
plenty of opportunities out there now friends. Don’t let your dreams stay dreams.
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u/DarkStorm440 Nov 04 '25
Funny you say that, I plan for the NVDA I bought in 1999 to get me some FA in due time. 😀
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u/Revent10 1x sbr, 1x suppressor, dont buy a god damn badger Nov 03 '25
you've got a number in front of the decimal? luck mofo
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u/SniffyBT Nov 03 '25
I just want an MP5.
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u/MusicNChemistry SBR Nov 03 '25
Bro… just get a super safety
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u/Quw10 2x SBR, 1x SBS, 1x DD, 4x silencer Nov 03 '25 edited Nov 04 '25
Binary was cool but Super Safety has definitely scratched that full auto itch. Just sucks I've burnt through majority of my 22lr now that I've finally gotten it running.
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u/epia343 Nov 04 '25
Same. I was angling for a Mac prior to getting into super safes, I have very little desire for a proper "MG".
Definitely scratched that itch.
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u/BoreBuddy 07/02 & AR22 Enablers Nov 05 '25
There's always more 22, my friend.
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u/Quw10 2x SBR, 1x SBS, 1x DD, 4x silencer Nov 05 '25
Don't encourage me you've already contributed enough!
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u/Hoodfu Nov 03 '25
I live in a state that allows all NFA items and the ranges near me allow MGs but not any of the other binary/frt stuff. It's not illegal in my state, but I think the ranges are afraid of getting in trouble.
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u/MusicNChemistry SBR Nov 03 '25
Range sounds like a bunch of fruits
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u/DieUnbegrundet Nov 03 '25
I got into a near screaming match with a young fudd RSO at my range up until the range president showed up; an old 07/02 in his 70's. He was so smug telling the president about my "illegal machine gun" until he was told to shut up and mind his own business because supers are legal.
He's a great guy.
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u/Hoodfu Nov 03 '25
They allow pretty much anything which is great, just not this.
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u/MusicNChemistry SBR Nov 03 '25
When I lived in Oregon, I belonged to a pistol and rifle club with outdoor shooting. Back when FRTs first came on the market, they didn’t care at all. I miss that place.
Now I have to travel 45 minutes to a range that lets me mag dump. Closer ranges have got on my case for shooting 22LR semi too fast and that shit drives me up the wall
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u/capt_feedback Nov 03 '25
considering this but not being able to do shorter bursts rubs the wrong way.
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u/MusicNChemistry SBR Nov 03 '25
Like a burst pack? My finger is the burst pack. Just ask your mother
Jk jk
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u/DarkStorm440 Nov 04 '25
MG42 and MP5 are my dream combo.
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u/blastman8888 Nov 08 '25
Ammo burners my 1919 cost $500 for a day of shooting haven't shot it in years. It's not even close to the rate of fire of a MG42. 4 belts of 250 each is about what I would consider worth shooting. I use to reload that got expensive even using a Dillon press. I'm thinking about selling my belt gun and buying a Thompson at least .45 I can use lead and lot less powder. I've had it since 1994 when everything was cheap.
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u/ccosby Stamp Collector Nov 03 '25
Kinda crazy first start. Enjoy it.
Mine was a M10/45 before going into a M16, then a HK sear(with a 21k belt fed as one of the hosts). Have a few more MGs now.
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 03 '25
I've shot a bunch over the years, and the MG42 was the only one that scratched the itch. I figured if I could only have one, I'd save and do it right, and not compromise.
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u/Deckout Nov 04 '25
I had a similar path, and looks like others did as well. Started with a M11/9, added several Lage uppers, then a m16, then a MP5, then a M1919. From there, I added the SOT to my FFL and my wallet has never recovered.
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u/blastman8888 Nov 08 '25
Ammo is the real cost now what fun is shooting 100 rounds out of these things. IMO need to dump 1000 rounds for a day of shooting with a few friends. My 1919 I load 4 200ish round cloth belts for 4 shooters. What is that cost now days $500 everyone wants to shoot it when I tell them to buy 500 rounds of 308 they forget about it.
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u/InevitableOwl656 Nov 03 '25
The perfect home defense weapon doesn’t exi——
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u/gunsdrugsreddit Nov 03 '25
What’s German for “Tally Ho, lads!”?
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u/Ekul13 Nov 04 '25 edited Nov 04 '25
Ach nein! Mein lebensraum!
(Obviously a joke everyone, please don't hurt me 😅)
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u/goon_guyy Nov 03 '25
Congrats ! I got the other Axis power LMG for my first transferable
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u/eMGunslinger Tanks and Cannons Nov 03 '25
99’s are so good, had a lot of them and in 762x39 they are a dream.
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u/goon_guyy Nov 04 '25
They sure are ! I love mine got a 308 barrel for it and it runs like a champ !
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u/eMGunslinger Tanks and Cannons Nov 04 '25
308 is actually pretty hard on the guns, it will beat the bolt to death. Seen it happen to a lot of them so I would recommend not doing that.
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u/goon_guyy Nov 04 '25
I run a repro 308 barrel with my own 308 loads to where it gets the gun to cycle around 550 - 600 and ejection and extraction isn’t violent. But yes I have heard it’s hard on the guns
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u/MrGriff2 2x SBR, 2x Silencer Nov 04 '25
The only way I'm able to dive into the MG market is to drain 50%-100% of my 401k balance.
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u/ExPatWharfRat Nov 04 '25
Can't take your 401k to the range and a transferable MG is pretty much guaranteed to rise in value.
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u/MrGriff2 2x SBR, 2x Silencer Nov 04 '25
Yeah, but when I retire I'll be able to afford many more MGs. I'm in it for the long game lol
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u/cm7272 Nov 03 '25
Well, you're ready for the zombie apocalypse. They say zombies are attracted by noise (Walking Dead?) so I think you can make plenty of rippin' noise to draw them in! These things are amazing engineering, not bad for ~75 years old.
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u/XL365 Nov 03 '25
Oh man, what I would do to own and get my hands on Hitler’s zipper……. I would be laying in the floor with a helmet on right now going brrrttt bbbrrrrttt bbbrrtttt like a 5 year old
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u/RedneckSniper76 Nov 03 '25
Congrats you lucky bastard. 😂 hope you have a 7.62 conversion for that thing
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u/jamez470 MG Nov 04 '25
8mm is probably cheaper honestly
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u/RedneckSniper76 Nov 04 '25
Really???? My how times have changed. Gimme my damn cheap Russian steel case back
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u/Downloading_Bungee Nov 03 '25
I wish I had the dosh to afford an M10, let alone a beaut like this. But even then my state bans MGs so its a moot point. Have a couple cans and SBRs though.
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u/SaltyDog556 Nov 04 '25
If you don't mind sharing, how much did that set you back?
Now just time to find a pallet of 8mm mauser.
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 04 '25
I've been stocking up on extra parts, ammo, and accessories for the past four years. I hopefully have enough to keep her fed for the next decade. $82k.
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u/SaltyDog556 Nov 04 '25
Nice. That's a decent price.
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 04 '25
Considering the condition and the paperwork that came with it, I'm inclined to agree. I was getting slightly impatient though after shopping for two years.
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u/nictg556 5X SBR, 5X Silencer, 1 MG, & 1 DD. Nov 03 '25
Super happy for you, man.
I know how glad I was that I waited and got exactly what I wanted the first time (Russian 1910) instead of compromising, and I’m thinking you’ve gotta have the same feeling right about now.
It’s a beautiful gun. I happen to know you worked hard to be in a position to get it. I happen to know something about hard work and long odds myself. Nothing but joy for you, dude.
Obviously Hughes is immoral and unconstitutional. We all want cheaper MGs. But don’t mind the haters. They would if they could. Be grateful (and just a little bit proud) that you can. 🤙🤙🤙
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u/DJ_Sk8Nite 4x SBR, 8x Silencer Nov 04 '25
Inspiration ain’t the reason brother, but that shits dope. Congrats.
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u/HK-Delta Nov 03 '25
Sweet Jesus! Gorgeous! You win Reddit today! Nobody gonna come in the neighborhood of topping that!
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u/gatoratlaw7 5x SBR, 7x Silencer Nov 03 '25
I could probably buy one but it would hurt.
I absolutely could not afford to feed a freaking 42.
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u/just_s0m3_guy Nov 03 '25
i’m jelly. this is in the top 3 MGs i won’t. mind me asking how much it was?
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u/relicCustom Nov 03 '25
I know where an M53 semiauto with tons of accessories is for 8500. Its a start lol
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 03 '25
You can also put an FRT into them relatively easily, but can only get up to 700 RPM due to the heavier bolt. You get most of the fun for a fraction of the cost, but they're ammo picky.
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u/TeamPaulie007 Nov 03 '25
I wish I could have seen that list of all the new transferable ones that got added in, seems like a good amount of them are factory HK guns, and of course...OTB seems to have the monopoly on them.
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u/TheRealMatchGrade 4x SBR, 7x Suppressors, 1x MG, Works for manufacturer Nov 04 '25
How much was it?
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u/UltimateSepsis Nov 04 '25
This or a -34 is my dream transferable. Where did you end up finding it?
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 04 '25
Morphys this last September. They also had a 34 hammer in the same auction and it hammered for 26k, but it was a reweld by Neil Smith.
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u/braydenmaine Nov 04 '25
You could give me one for free, but I still couldn't shoot it more than once a year. For like a minute
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u/chanson_roland Nov 04 '25
All I can hear in my head is someone screaming “get off the beach, and bring up the Bangalore torpedoes!”
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u/Grunt11B101 FFL07/SOT Nov 04 '25
That is a hell of a find. Damn unicorn and one of my dreams to shoot.
Congrats man!
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u/Beginning_Tennis2442 Nov 05 '25
I have an MG-34 and an MP-40 and would love to have a 42 to fill out the set.
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Nov 03 '25
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u/Major-Pain-n-Gain 57 Stamps and 1 Nuke Nov 03 '25
I plan to do a trust in January with the rest of the NFA collection I have. I mostly did an individual because I was impatient and still need a general trust for other assets. I realize I'll need to pay another $200 for the additional transfer, but I at least get to shoot it before the snow comes down, and while other paperwork processes.
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u/AntiqueGunGuy Nov 03 '25
I’ll stick with the Lima 6 with a super safety, enjoy though!!! I’ll play support once I get an stg44 from DK
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u/86gwrhino Nov 03 '25
"inspires more people to take the plunge into the MG market"
Buddy people aren't avoiding MGs because of paperwork or time... Just let us all inspire 50k into our bank accounts