MG42 Blank-Firing Adapter

MG42 Blank-Firing Adapter

This is a genuine German Army blank-firing adapter for the MG42 machine gun. A blank cartridge has no bullet, so on its own it does not build enough gas pressure to cycle an automatic weapon. A blank-firing adapter, often shortened to BFA, partly closes off the muzzle and holds back enough gas to keep the action running. Collectors, reenactors and owners of MG42 display pieces use it to complete a correct period setup.

Features

• Genuine German Army Issue — This adapter was issued by the German Army, so it is the original government part and not an aftermarket copy.
• Restricted Bore — A small central opening at the base of the inner cavity limits gas escaping from the muzzle, which is how a BFA lets blanks cycle the gun.
• Knurled Grip Ring — A deep ridged crown around the top gives your fingers a firm hold when you fit or remove the adapter by hand.
• Ring Of Drilled Ports — A row of round holes runs around the body just below the knurled crown, and the same ring is visible from inside the cavity.
• Slotted Base — A slot is cut across the narrow lower end of the body.
• Dark Blackened Finish — The whole part has a uniform dark finish that matches the rest of the weapon's metalwork.
• Compact Cylindrical Form — A short stepped body widens from the slotted base up to the knurled crown.

Why Original Issue

MG42 accessories are among the most collected German small-arms items, and the original issued parts carry provenance that a reproduction cannot. This adapter belongs to the MG42 pattern and finishes a display gun, a reenactment rig or a parts collection with the correct military component.