mg3 Tripod
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I assume you are asking about the AA tripods? They are currently going for about $300, plus you will need an adaptor. The Lafette style are about $400+++ I picked one up for $375 from RoberBowman out of Gainesville FL but drove over and picked it up to save shipping.
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MJ you may want to consider a Lafette from Robert Bowman as mentioned they are a nice platform and can be adjusted for comfortable shooting. I have seen the AA tripods going for anywhere in the 200-300 range and you still need the adapter. You will need an adapter for the Lafette as well but it is a nicer platform. Russ
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I use an MG3 Ground Mount for my gun(s) and love the set up. It's nice to sit behind and be comfortable with these. I also made an adapter for mounting the 1919 easily, so it was a win-win for me. In case you want to see a picture.........
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Know the red plate SHOULD be removed for live fire right? Supposed to be on for blank firing.I use an MG3 Ground Mount for my gun(s) and love the set up. It's nice to sit behind and be comfortable with these. I also made an adapter for mounting the 1919 easily, so it was a win-win for me. In case you want to see a picture.........
Loved those tripods, owned 2 for my mg34 and 42. Both went with the guns when sold. Now that they seem alot harder to find and price seemed to double regret selling them. Just cumbersome to get to range.
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http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=499003046
Here is a link to Roberts gunbroker ad. I was able to go hand select mine from the piles... Yes he has piles of each grade.
Here is a link to Roberts gunbroker ad. I was able to go hand select mine from the piles... Yes he has piles of each grade.
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No I was not aware of that requirement. I guess I spent a lot of time risking jail (or worse?) by shooting it that way.
There used to be some discussion about what that was for, but I never did hear a reasonable answer. Can you explain what exactly the shield does in reference to blank fire? Inquiring minds would like to know. Agreed - they are a bit heavy and cumbersome - but then so is the ZB37 tripod.
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Our late friend Dan Bartha got on me for this same thing, when I posted this pic some years back. I took it off. However, I have found that certain dynamics don't work well, depending on the gun. I have been thinking about putting it back and experimenting a bit. Never was aware of any issues when shooting with the piece in place.No I was not aware of that requirement. I guess I spent a lot of time risking jail (or worse?) by shooting it that way.
Note the first class adapter I have, courtesy of some guy in Wisconsin... :tongue:
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Matt that why the Germans used these they removed the butt stocks for use with the tripods just incase you get another
http://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/MG-RUBBER-BUFFER-PAD-143p2613.htm
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My understanding is the red plate was was used to increase recoil when blank firing. They wanted the blank firing to mimic live fire as closely as possible when training, thus the plate deflector was adding in front of the springs on the lafette to increase the spring rate/recoil for the weaker inpulse of training ammo.
It won't hurt anything leaving it on, but it will run smoother using live rounds with it off. This is why they made it bright red because it's a training device meant to be removed if used in combat. The German lafette manual says to remove it for live ammo use.
If you take it off the springs will have more travel and less restistance.
Also as mentioned many times they took the buttstocks off the MG3 when vehicle and laffete mounted and installed the rubber thread protector. Mainly because over time without shoulder support the stock will rattle itself to death flopping around unsupported. They are pretty loose even when new. It won't hurt it for our use, but we aren't hammering thousands of FA rounds through them either. Over time it not good for it. I usually take mine off when using the lafette.
It won't hurt anything leaving it on, but it will run smoother using live rounds with it off. This is why they made it bright red because it's a training device meant to be removed if used in combat. The German lafette manual says to remove it for live ammo use.
If you take it off the springs will have more travel and less restistance.
Also as mentioned many times they took the buttstocks off the MG3 when vehicle and laffete mounted and installed the rubber thread protector. Mainly because over time without shoulder support the stock will rattle itself to death flopping around unsupported. They are pretty loose even when new. It won't hurt it for our use, but we aren't hammering thousands of FA rounds through them either. Over time it not good for it. I usually take mine off when using the lafette.
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That's good information on the red plate. Thanks to all for posting their knowledge on the subject.
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Rollin I recognize that adapter!Our late friend Dan Bartha got on me for this same thing, when I posted this pic some years back. I took it off. However, I have found that certain dynamics don't work well, depending on the gun. I have been thinking about putting it back and experimenting a bit. Never was aware of any issues when shooting with the piece in place.
Note the first class adapter I have, courtesy of some guy in Wisconsin... :tongue:
If you PM me a shipping address for your new shop location, there are a couple of upgrade parts I'd like to send you. If you still use the adapter frequently they might come in handy.
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Stupid Question: How does one remove the "red plate"? Also, does anyone know where to get any parts for the MG3 tripod, in particular the trigger connecting components?
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