DenTrinity as well as a few other online stores sell an airsoft Electric MG42/MG3
(The MG3 is an updated version of the MG42. It looks essentially the same. The real steel version of the MG3 is simply modified to fire 7.62mm NATO rounds instead of the 7.92mm Mauser rounds).
MG3 airsoft link[img]http://www.dentrinityshop.com/photo/AEG/ull002std.jpg[/img]
All metal except for the stock which is plastic made to look like wood. Cost is US$2,000
There's a slight issue with it though if you plan on using it for a SmartGun. The MG3, like most airsoft uses the pistol grip to house the electric motor, and its position can
not be changed. As you know, the SmartGun has had the pistol grip from the MG42 removed.
Another option that a few of us have been considering, is placing the internals from the M14 airsoft electric rifle into the body of an MG42. The electric motor of the M14 is configured so that the pistol grip is not needed.
If you don't need the MG42 to fire, I'd recommend contacting Matsuo for an awesome resin MG42 replica (cast in
black resin) which a few members have converted into a SmartGun.
-Alex
"The M41-A. When you absolutely, positively have to kill every mofo in the room. Accept no substitutes."