i got an mg42 parts kit for christmas. seems to be every part for the internals, barrel, barrel shroud, muzzle, grip assembly, butt, etc. did not come with a receiver. I have some metal work to do to clean up what is here. i would like to know if there is anywhere i can get a receiver blank or one thats not totally trashed. I'm not looking to make this shoot just to make a static display for my ww2 collection but be able to move parts on it to show how it worked. any suggestions or tips from anyone that has built one?

Google MG42 dummy receiver. Multiple sources.

I think you are going to be hard pressed to find a receiver that will allow you to insert the original bolt unless you leave the receiver in multiple pieces, and/or modify the bolt. Ive had an MG53 kit for years that I should have had built up when people were making transferable semi receivers for them. At this point it looks like dummy gun or move and build for me.

 

Are you looking for just the back half or the entire receiver?