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as noted. Not often seen.

Nuremberg, 1935.

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Hello,

I have the chance to purchase a type 1 arisaka paratrooper. I know these are very rare and faked. I have learned that these rifles were made only by Nagoya in their 4th and 5th series. I have also heard that the known examples range from 4000-5000 serial numners. I have some pictures of the mechanism and serial which is way beyond the above mentioned. Opinions?

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Hi, I was recently considering purchasing a World War 1 Adrian helmet, however, I had also learned that WW1 British Brodie helmets contained asbestos in their liners. I was wondering if French Adrian helmets used asbestos under the leather pads ( I had noticed a type of padding under the leather tongues in photos) . I would like to avoid bringing asbestos into the house

Picked up this paybook for George Smith from WW1. Some time later in 1936 when he was a local cop, he shot and killed a notorious killer and bank robber Red Ryan in a failed robbery attempt of a liquor store.

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Significantly better than the other mask I shared recently. I believe (and hope) that it’s all-original, without any postwar parts. I’ve heard tales of Bundeswehr head straps, but there are no date markings on this one that I can find. Blue painted, to indicate ferrous metals used in its fabrication. It’s a size 2, or ‘Medium’, and all the parts that are date stamped are marked 1944. The snout bears a unit issue number. Unfortunately, though, the paint is very flaky and is peeling off just from careful handling.

Also including the canister it came with, that it’s been stored in for many years. Seems to retain its original inner sleeve, although the retaining spring and cloth are long gone. Of particular interest here is that the canister seems to retain all its straps, including the ‘rare’ short hook strap, and original paint. The straps are badly worn, field repaired in places and bearing some rather conspicuous stains. The whole thing is covered with odd spots of surface rust, although the paint is practically undamaged and (hopefully) original to the canister.

By far my favourite German respirator, out of the three that I own. Always loved the vibrant orange colour of the eyepieces in particular.

Best regards, B.B.

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Not sure of the date. No reflection/glare under a black light, so hopefully legit.

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