[milo42gpw]

Hi all,

I have restored a 1942 GPW for Veterans Day parades, Air show displays and such and I am in the process of fabricating a reasonable facsimile of a 1919 A4. I am interested in worn out parts that are no longer usable to you the actual user community. I am just doing the "shell" so it looks like a real 1919 that was used during WW2. Instead of throwing away unusable items please let me know what you have.

Thanks

Milo
1942 GPW
Stuart, Florida

 

[BLUESMAN]

parade

Milo Hi I live in lantana if you need to borrow a my 1919 for
the parade just let me know.. I have a very nice collection
Scott

 

[Lucky#13]

Just remember that even a "shell" has to be built either to approved semi auto spec or have a dummy right side plate. I think those have to be 1/2" thick, or thereabouts. That's assuming you are using original receiver parts (worn or otherwise) and anything close to correct profile on that right side. Play it safe.

 

[milo42gpw]

Thanks guys for the info.

I am not going to put any internals but would be looking for a worn top piece , hand grip and or side pieces, otherwise I will be fabricating from either rectangular 2"x4" square tubing or flat plate 1/8" or so thick.

I would like to adapt some sort of "sound system" when activating the trigger for reenactments.

Thanks again for the words of wisdom

 

[Armorer]

You will probably need to put something inside the receiver or it will be barrel heavy. That is if you use a real barrel. I agree with what was said about the receiver it can't have the same internal dimensions as a full auto gun even if it's not made of the same material. OK maybe plywood. I am not sure how that works if you make both sideplates yourself and use few original parts. My guess is they would still have to be different dimensions than the original

I have always wondered why it is OK to have a semi sideplate with a slightly wider internal dimension but a dummy must be 1/2 inch thick. Why not use a semi sideplate and deactivated or dummy barrel etc. The cost of the side plate is about the same and involves less internal machining. That is if anyone even makes dummy side plates anymore. Seems like that would just be a DEWAt Semi Auto. I don't believe the ATF even has a category for that. But I suppose the ATF would insist you install the semi trigger and sear in the DEWAT gun as well.

Years ago I was at a reenactment and one guy was firing a propane operated 1919A4 from a half track. I believe the entire gun was a replica. It sounded pretty good. I don't know where he bought it but the price might be about as good as trying to make one from parts. Im sure the military vehicle collectors probably know more about this.

 

[dantheman]

I have a barrel shroud I am willing to part with if you want it. It is bent slightly but it is impossible to tell without using a straight-edge. It came with the kit that I am using to build a semi auto so it isn't doing me any good. Let me know if you want it, I will make you a deal .

Dan