This is an excellent semi-automatic only copy of the very desirable WWII MG-42 machine gun as manufactured by the Wise Lite Arms of Boyd, Texas. This weapon has the same outward appearance, weight and feel as an original fully automatic MG, only in the semi-automatic mode. The AJM 53 utilizes a combination of new-made commercial and some military surplus components that functions and fires from a closed-bolt in the semi-automatic mode only. It has a folding front and adjustable tangent leaf rear sight just like the originals with a stamped and welded receiver. The left rear side of the receiver is etched in three lines: "WISE LITE ARMS/BOYD, TX/MOD, AJM-53/WLA29-7300/8MM MAUSER". The top of the receiver under the feed tray cover is also marked to only use military spec ammo and not commercial grade ammunition. It has a original type folding bipod and a painted hardwood buttplate. It has a dark black parkerized type metal finish overall.

Excellent with 99% of the original factory finish overall. The wooden buttstock shows only minor wear and handling marks. An interesting example of a desirable semi-automatic copy of the famous WWII MG-42 weapon.