Can you buy an mg42

Answer 1

I'm not an expert on any of these laws but after doing extensive "Google" work trying to find the answer to this question I have found that although difficult to find, yes you can legally purchase an MG42.

The difficulty of finding one of these magnificent weapons also multiplies depending on what aspect of the firemarm you are going for. If you just think its a cool gun, and want to put a few rounds down range, then it shouldn't bee too difficult to locate a seller of a replica weapon. Finding a fully automatic version will again be much more difficult requiring various permits and understanding of your local laws. However, the hardest of all purchases is for the WWII buff who is purchasing the weapon for its historical meaning. Not only are there VERY few original MG42s in private ownership, but finding an owner who would sell his prized piece could be just about impossible.

In conclusion, while this firearm is certainly not the easiest to obtain, it can be done, and in my opinion (as im sure many others feel as well) well worth the effort and cost.