Snow Wolf MG 26(T) Light Machine Gun Replica AEG

If you're a firearms fanatic or a history buff, you'll definitely recognise the MG 26(T) Light Machine Gun Replica AEG from Snow Wolf. Based on the real steel ZB vz.26 aka the MG 26(T), this is the grandaddy of the legendary BREN gun, widely known as one of the most beloved firearms ever to serve in the British Army. Snow Wolf's replica is entirely made from hefty alloy, steel and real wood, giving it significant mass, ideal for skirmishers or reenactors who want the most immersive experience possible.

When first conceived, the vz.26 was a remarkably advanced design, being one of the first LMGs to offer functions we all take for granted in the modern day. Its top feeding design makes it fantastic for shooting from the prone position, its quick detach barrel allows for quick barrel swaps for sustained fire and area denial, and its design as a whole is known for its reliability, accuracy, simplicity and durability. MG 26(T) was the German designation for this Czechoslovak design which saw service with the Wehrmacht during WW2 following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.

Inside the Snow Wolf MG 26(T) replica, we are treated to an incredibly long 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel measuring 625mm, meaning accuracy should be way above average. The unique gearbox shell is made from alloy and equipped with 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings, resulting in a smooth gearbox report and a very satisfying firing experience. If you're a WW2 reenactor seeking a more practical LMG than an MG42 or you have a BREN gun build planned and need a suitable base, the Snow Wolf MG 26(T) Light Machine Gun Replica AEG is a fine choice!

Up front, we have a trumpet-style flash hider made from alloy, featuring ports along its length, just like the real vz.26 muzzle device. The flash hider mounts to 14mm CCW male barrel threads, meaning if you want to add a tracer unit or suppressor to the MG 26(T) that isn't off the cards, just make sure you remove the retaining grub screw before unscrewing the flash hider. You might not be welcome at a reenactment event with a suppressed MG 26(T), but a setup like that will definitely turn heads at a standard skirmish!

Moving rearwards, we come to the gas block, which is also made from alloy, with the front sight tower located just behind. The front sight is a fixed front post protected with a cylindrical hood, ensuring a bump or scrape won't damage the sight blade. The gas tube connects to the realistic mock gas tube, which runs beneath the barrel all the way back to the receiver, featuring a sling loop on the right side and a bipod mount on the bottom.

The included bipod is made from stamped steel and is mounted via the split pin, which needs the tip unscrewed to be installed. With the pin removed, index the bipod with the mount and reinsert the pin. The bipod can be deployed via the latch on the front and stowed the same way, offering side-to-side cant so you can set up on uneven ground.

The outer barrel itself dominates the look with its mock cooling fins/ribs machined along the entire length, providing the iconic MG 26(T)/vz.26 aesthetic. The barrel profile widens slightly as it meets the receiver, providing extra material where the barrel gets hottest in real steel form. Mounted to the barrel via a steel ring, we have a folding support handle which allows the MG 26(T) to be fired with the old school "walking fire" technique but can also be used for firing from the shoulder. The support handle is made from real wood with a gorgeous finish perfectly matching the real wood stock and pistol grip.

Moving rearwards, we reach the receiver which is made from hefty alloy with a satin black finish. On the top, we can find the magazine well with its sliding cover pre-installed. The sliding cover was added to the real MG 26(T) to keep dirt and debris out of the action while the LMG is not in use. The mock ejection port is on the bottom of the MG 26(T) but only offers a small open port so you can adjust the rotary HOP-up unit inside. The HOP-up allows you to tune the MG 26(T) for different ammo weights and extend its range, seeking the flattest possible trajectory. This is a unique rotary unit but makes use of TM AEG spec inner barrels and HOP-up buckings, ideal for the techy types!

To insert your magazine, press the mag release at the rear of the magwell and slide the cover forward until it engages with the detent at the front of the magwell. Next, insert your magazine with a "rock and lock" motion, first indexing the front of the magazine with the protruding lug on the rear of the magwell cover and rock the mag backwards to engage with the mag catch. The benefit of a top-loading design is the ability to get very low when shooting in the prone position to make more effective use of cover. In the real world, this design was also loved by end users due to the ease of an assistant gunner carrying out a reload while the gunner keeps eyes on the target.

On the left side of the MG 26(T), just in front of the magwell, we can find the barrel removal catch, designed to allow the barrel of the real thing to be swapped quickly by the assistant gunner. This is an essential part of the MG 26(T)/zv.26 build and one of the attributes of the real thing which made it leaps and bounds ahead of earlier designs intended for the same role, for example, the M1918 BAR.

Moving down, we come to the trigger group, complete with an authentic real wood pistol grip and two-position fire selector on the left side. The fire selector offers two modes: safe and fully automatic. It is a shame the Snow Wolf MG 26(T) omits the semi-auto fire mode of the real thing, but let's be honest, this is no CQB platform and ain't no DMR; it leans into its strengths on its belly in the woods, laying down full-auto grazing fire!

On the left side, alongside the magazine well, we can find the rear iron sight, which is an adjustable tangent sight. The sight can be raised and lowered to engage targets and different ranges via the large drum just below. Tangent sights like this are fantastic for Airsoft engagements, allowing you to lob BBs at the pinnacle of effective range to create a "beaten ground", just like a real MG 26(T) gunner would! Over on the right side, we have the mock charging handle, which moves back and forth by about an inch or so but provides no other function.

At the rear, we have a real wood stock with an alloy butt plate and a sling loop on the right side, ready for hook slings to be mounted. Also present is a shoulder stabiliser on the top but this is non-functional; lifting it up will detach the butt plate to provide access to the battery compartment. Inside, you'll find a mini-Tamiya battery connector to which you mount your battery. We recommend a 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo battery in Block configuration for an easy fit and great performance.

Inside the Snow Wolf MG 26(T), we are equipped with simple yet functional internals based around a unique gearbox shell made from alloy. The 18:1 ratio steel gearset runs on 8mm ball bearing bushings to provide a smooth gearbox report and reduce stress on the gear axles for improved long-term reliability. The inner barrel is a 6.03mm tightbore measuring an incredible 625mm in length, providing superb accuracy potential with high-quality ammo and a slight boost in FPS with the same power spring thanks to air-efficiency advantages.

Whether you're sick and tired of waiting for an Airsoft BREN gun and want to get a build started, or you're looking for a unique LMG for your Wehrmacht loadout, the Snow Wolf MG 26(T) Light Machine Gun Replica AEG is the one to go for. With fantastic build quality, gorgeous real wood and a smooth and satisfying firing experience, the MG 26(T) will stand out both for its looks and functionality!

Features

• Full metal construction - Hefty & realistic
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
• Real wood furniture - Authentic look & feel, just what a retro replica needs!
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer or suppressor ready (trigger the purists!)
• Trumpet flash hider - A perfect match for the real MG 26(T) or ZB vz. 26 LMG
• Bipod mount - Ready for the included folding Bipod
• Folding carry/support handle - Use this to shoot standing instead of a handguard
• Ribbed outer barrel - Cooling ribs running the entire length
• Sling points front & rear - On the right side, front point on the gas block, rear point on the stock
• Dummy barrel removal latch - Non-functional but does move, great for realism points!
• Top loading design - Insert the magazine on top, great for shooting from the prone position
• Magazine well cover - Press the mag release, slide the cover forwards until it locks, then load your mag
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Easy reloads from prone, get your mate to be your assistant gunner!
• Adjustable tangent iron sights - Very authentic, mounted to the left side and adjustable via the drum
• 2-Position fire selector switch - SAFE and FULL AUTO
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Accessible through the port on the underside of the receiver
• Dummy shoulder brace - Non-functional, lift it up to access the battery compartment
• Rear wired: Mini-Tamiya battery connector - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo in block config.

Package Includes

• Snow Wolf MG 26(T) Light Machine Gun Replica AEG
• 110rnd Mid-cap magazine
• Bipod
• Speed Loader