Martin2

Thanks Bayern from memory you have helped me before so thank you martin

Evening all i have a de-activated 1936 S/42 Luger. it has Mauser military proof marks but no eagle and swastika , was 1936 before the eagle and swastika stamping were introduced ? thank you martin

Stunning model Steve many hours on the air brush there !! awesome detail , it just looks right ?? martin

Nice selection of pieces my friend look forward to seeing your collection grow best wishes martin2

Now that would interesting Bayern i know little about these items ( including the proper name) but there seem to be no visual differences between this and any other Leuchtpistole . also , to me the engraving and white paint appear totally original to the period and of the right quality. i appreciate your time and research. if you need any more pictures please let me know best wishes martin

Thank you Bayern , I stand corrected. any thoughts on the Ev.br 100 ?

Evening gentlemen please see below my deactivated ayf 43 dated Kampfpistole can anyone please tell me what the white lettering stamped over the top of ayf means or relates to ? Best wishes Martin

Cheers Steve dont eat to many Easter eggs mate ?

Evening gents please find attached pics of a K98 bayonet and scabbard I am thinking of purchasing. i think the bayonet is good but I'm not sure about the scabbard? there are no stampings at all on the scabbard , having said that , I have heard that not all do have markings ? ive also heard of Chinese replicated scabbards? i have not been able to post all pics on this one post but can post more on a separate post help appreciated as usual martin More pics

And thanks for the pictures John, identical finish to my example

Thanks John thought the paint looked a touch glossy thats why I wondered if it might be lacquered martin

Dear all please have a look at the pictures of a steel wound badge I recently acquired . my question is : painted? re-painted? Lacquered? all opinions appreciated Martin

Thanks for your help John much appreciated best wishes martin

Following the help from Mr J Temple west regarding my infantry Assault badge , and his request to see more pictures of the pin , I have now solved my picture uploading problem. it related to an iOS 11 issue. anyway , I hope Mr West sees this . The pin has no " crook" at the top as most others seem to but it does have age and patina to match the piece , a period replacement ? Martin 2

Just read your reply regarding the M1 again Steve , I’d missed the the bit about the dent coming out easy like my loose pin easy fix scenario , just off to my little workshop now ,,,,,, not