Hey gang.....I currently have this dagger up for sale in the "for sale" section. A new member decided to post that he thought it was a fake....Anyways, communication went downhill REAL fast...perhaps I overreacted with his comments - perhaps he was unaware that we should start up a thread like this to discuss it instead of going full out and "smelling a fake" (or something like that).
SO - all that said - Here's an unmarked 1st pattern that I acquired from Paul H. over at Lakesidetrader a few years back. I have since added an original portepee that was also acquired from Paul.
If his description of the dagger is required - I still have it, along with his pics of the dagger. But, for now, I'll post what I have.
I'd like to know why someone would consider this a reproduction? :o(
Cheers!
Rob
Nice salty pair of Luftwaffe gaiters as used by Field Divisions .
They have brown and some black leather straps and are indicative of speedy manufacture ! They are still supple , one tear at a top edge , and interesting use of tartan blanket type wool on the lining of one ! They are however a pair and were found like this.
One black strap is RB n rd and looks as if it came off a tornister !
Hello,
may I have your opinion on this tab. it looks good for me but I am not sure at 100%...
Thank you in advance.
Xavier
hello all,
just wanted to post some pictures of some real german items for auction/sale just recently. my friend in colorado went to this sale. this is the only picture he sent me but are are original as they were in the a Veterans Museum in Colo. he also said they was more items. WOW
I just picked up a dust cover for what I assume is a 7.7 mm arasaka rifle. I was able to slide it on except for approx. 1/4 inch. I can work the bolt and the cover slides back properly with the bolt when I work the action, but I can't get the bolt to fully close for firing. Before I try forcing it on the last 1/4 inch and possibly damage the cover or the rifle, I need to know if there is a difference between the dust cover for the 7.7 mm rifle and the dust cover for the 6.5 mm rifle or are they interchangeable ?
Thanks,
Vets Son
Hi guys thought i would join this forum after being told about it . I have been brought up with militaria always around ( my grandad started my dad of during the war) ,my dad collected german mainly years ago , then it progressed to british , american and whatever took his fancy . the vehicles were a natural progression from the militaria , he used to have a militaria shop years ago now he is retired he is slowly restoring a Munga Jeep . (already done a dodge wc51 , dingo, willys jeep , bantam trailer ,bsa para bike ,m416 trailer ). will add more when use to the forum layout . regards Mark
Let me know what you all think of this pic, the back is plain, but has plenty of age to it, but in great shape.
Thanks
Brian
Heres my latest milliput sculpture , completely derivitive this time !
ive always admired the French WW1 poster by Abel Faivre .
This one i hope to get cast in Russia through my jeweller buddy !
(still to finish tissot respirator box and bayonets too short !)
