Help identify version MGC MP40

Subject: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:23 am

Hi from Italy, I send pictures of my MGC MP40 recently purchased.
I do not know much about this because in Italy it is not widespread.
Can you tell me if everything is ok and if it is a version firing blank cartridges or non firing?
Thanks and Merry Christmas

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Hello leo, welcome to the Forum !

You have a really nice example of an early type cap firing cartridge MGC68 MP40. The Zinc bolt appears to be in excellent condition. There is no real sign of wear so your model may not have fired may cartridges at all.
The Detonator Pin (photo # 23) is the original "old" type. Cartridges for this type are no longer available BUT new pins are available which can be fitted. The new pin will enable the model gun to use MGC P220 cartridges and 7mm caps without further modification.

Please note this is NOT a Blank Firing gun. Attempts to fire 9mm Blanks will very likely cause severe damage and probable serious injury to the user.

Correct type cartridges such as MGC P220 CP-HW and the correct caps will be perfectly safe and very enjoyable.
If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to ask

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Cerwyn

Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:10 am

Hello Cerwyn , thank you for the quick reply and the good news.
Unfortunately I’ve found that the charger of my mgc68 mp40 is not original but it is a real mp40 disabled and unusable.
Can you link me a European seller who has the compatible charger, the detonator pin and suitable cartdrigest MGC P220 CP-HW and the correct caps?
It’s also ok an U.S.A seller that could be able to shipping to Italy.

Sorry for my bad english
Leo55

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:59 am

Hi Leo,

Your English is fine, don't worry about that

Just to clarify, which part are you referring to as the Charger please? Are you referring to the Bolt assembly in photos #18 - #22?
These photos appear to be the zinc bolt, with steel 2 part telescopic recoil tubes as fitted to the MGC68 MP40s.
If so, it will operate perfectly in this model. Unlike real MP40s, the modelguns do not have a Firing Pin through the bolt. The handle used to pull the bolt back to cocked position is cast as one piece with the bolt. Unlike the real gun (and Marushin's model MP40) the handle does not move to operate as the Safety switch.

There are three Dealers here in the UK that should be able to supply you with caps, cartridges and suitable Detonator Pins. Genuine MGC parts can be very difficult to find these days but these Dealers should be able to make or obtain new pattern items.

John at www.plugfirecapgunsuk.com
Kevin at www.modelguncollector.co.uk
Jay at www.mg-props.co.uk

Some parts can, occasionally, be available from other Forum members. It is always worth posting requests in our Buy / Sell category.

Please let me know regarding the Charger ?

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Cerwyn

Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:19 am

Hi Cerwyn,sorry, Im refering to magazine for cartridges.

Leo55

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:01 am

Hi Leo

No problem

An MGC MP40 magazine may be difficult to source but it is worth contacting the 3 dealers above.
Some MGC MP40s will accept Vigneron magazines without any modification to the magazine well. Not all will, my own MGC68 '40 would require enlarging the well for example.

How has your magazine been disabled please?

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Cerwyn

Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:19 am

Hi Cerwyn,
cut and weld.

Leo 55

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:55 pm

Hi Leo

Someone made really sure that magazine would never work again

You will obviously need a new magazine. All I can suggest at the moment is that you contact the three UK dealers I mentioned above to see if they can source one for you.
It would be worthwhile posting a "Wanted" advert in our BUY/SELL category too.

Marushin's MP40 magazines are more readily available but can be a loose fit in the MGC magazine well. It may, nevertheless, be possible to adapt to fit and operate.

If you can find a Vigneron magazine that fits, it's possible to adapt them to suit modelguns by shortening the spring and slightly modifying the feed lips.

I'm certain we can help you to get your MGC MP40 firing as it should

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Cerwyn

Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:14 pm

Hi Cerwyn,
thank you so much.
i will contact the seller next to the holiday , now they are closed.
i'm going to follow your suggestion and i will put announce on the BUY/SELL category.

Leo 55

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:27 pm

It is my pleasure Leo

The Forum is here to give you as much help as possible to enjoy your modelgun.

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Cerwyn

Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:23 am

I would just like to make a small comment if I may.

I love the look of it in the first photo, and I would not do a thing to try to make it look newer. "Patina" seems to be the word used these days. Smile

Subject: Re: Help identify version MGC MP40 Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:49 am

Me too like “patina” Very Happy

Leo55

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