This is an excellent semi-automatic only copy of the very desirable WWII MG-42 machine gun as manufactured by 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. 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 marked in five lines: "WISE LITE ARMS/BOYD, TX/MOD. AJM-53/WLA28-6867/8MM 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. Includes a green painted MG3 tripod, Hensoldt Wetzlar 4x tripod periscope optic, two optic lights, an ammo can with several lengths of non-disintegrating metal feed belt, bipod, and an armorers kit.

Very fine, retaining 90% plus blue finish, moderate handling/use evidence, and some areas of scattered light oxidation. The stock is very good with some dings and scratches. The accessories are very good-very fine with light use evidence. Mechanically excellent. The optics are clear, with a fragile lens cap. Illuminators are untested.