MG-34 / DLT-19 HELP!

[tk9393[TK]]

OK, so I've decided to convert my Cushmann DLT-19 vac formed "barrel shroud/T track combo"

to a two part "inner barrel/barrel shroud'' with real T tracks.

 

My question is what's the diameter of a real MG-34's barrel shroud, the part with all the holes in it

I was under the impression it was 1 1/4 inches or possibly 1 1/2 inches but both seem too big?

 

Help Please!

[TK6540UKG]

According to the plans on the BBC site it's a 1" barrel.

 

However, this looks too small to me, and once the bipod is added, will make it flex a fair bit.

 

I personally would go for 1¼"

[tk9393[TK]]

Are there any real MG34 or hyperfirm owners who could help out with this?

[the dark knight[501st]]

Are there any real MG34 or hyperfirm owners who could help out with this?

 

if you still need help, i can talk to my buddy that has a real mg-42 ( which is realy a 34 thats updated). LMK, Jon

[tk9393[TK]]

if you still need help, i can talk to my buddy that has a real mg-42 ( which is realy a 34 thats updated). LMK, Jon

 

Thanks for the offer but the mg-42 and 34 have different barrel shrouds...

[troopermaster]

I measured my hyperfirm MG34 and the vented barrel shroud looks to be 36mm across. I'm not sure how that translates to inches, but would think 1 3/8" approximately.

[tk9393[TK]]

I measured my hyperfirm MG34 and the vented barrel shroud looks to be 36mm across. I'm not sure how that translates to inches, but would think 1 3/8" approximately.

 

Thanks Paul,

That is what I needed!