FlaHP

No problem at all. Glad I could help. Just out of curiosity what is it you're looking for as again you may be able to find a not too expensive (comparatively) copy re: the old Replica Arms. I've had one of their MP40's for ages. I actually had another. Long story but had bought one from the old Der Gauleiter auctions/sales catalog for $75 and another popped up in my neck of the woods afterwards for $50. I got the $50 one and returned the other. Been kicking myself ever since as they go for upwards of about $300 to $400 nowadays! But at times you can luck out and find them cheaper.

You may also inquire with some of the reenactment groups as they get stuff all the time, most of which fire blanks.

But as far as the real stuff that's been made dewat and then had a replacement receiver, as you see you can easily spend $1,000 depending on what you're looking to get. Some like the Stens go much cheaper but still alot for something to hang on the wall or put with a display.

Another option is resin movie props. Some look very real but are probably your cheapest alternative, or perhaps the Airsoft copies some of which look pretty good. Check out this search on Ebay:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksi...-All-Categories

I saw several Thompsons, an MP 40, some AK47's in the $200 to $400 range but a ton much cheaper. Even a very nice looking M1 Garand for $200 some odd... some buy it now and some depending on how the auction goes.

But best of luck. Hope you find what you're looking for for a good price.

Dan

It came up in a conversation. It started out as an Ebay conversation that grew from that I was going to sell my collection next year to him asking about a gun his family ended up with after the war. I had never gotten that far into the collecting to have an answer.

From what it sounds like the Brits welded the receiver shut. He said it had the date 1943 on it and it looked nice and origional.

I didn't want to buy it but I hate not knowing the answer and figured this was the place to ask.

Thanks again Dan

I am sure this will help others. I have been reading old post for 2 months now trying to get up to speed. When I get all my stuff out of storage I plan to post up and make sure I didn't get too burned over the years. I did start a thread today about a flag I just inherited but thats all I have pictures of right now from WWII. I have a great blade ( the prize of my collection) that I may post this week but I am not sure if this is the right site.

Dan thats the best responce I have seen in some time on the web.

Thanks for all the help. Yea I agree it sounds like a head ache and is not worth it.

This thread was a lot of help

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21129&st=0

I inherited this flag and have been curious to what it really was used for. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

The weapon was demilled in the UK after being brought back after the war. Its dated 1943 and seems to be demilled by a tack weld.