sftrooper86

I do Know it is Italian Fascist I have seen it on a website and I will try to get you more information this week if I can.

Thank you Sir!

Thank you Sir,

Alawys nice to learn something new! Did the Germans have a specific holster for this pistol like they did for most other occupation made pistols? Do you have a photo of one? Thanks again!

My best,

Vince

German Airforce Proof

Thank you! Is that documented in any book that you know of?

Thanks again,

Vince

Absolutely, Rick. Most of these image hosting sites are swamps of viruses and spy-ware anyway. This is expecially important as we are seeing the real thing here, and not later tourist knock-offs.

Hello Ed,

I am not too computer savy. How do I post full size photos vs. thumbnails? Please help the computer challenged amoung us!

Thanks,

Vince

MAUSER 42

1940 DATED

90%+ FINISH

100% MATCHING PARTS, EXCEPT MAGAZINE

KREIGSMARINE PROPERTY MARKINGS: NORTH SEA

ONE OF ONLY 36 KNOWN TO EXIST!

LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRUG INTO MY HUMBLE COLLECTION! WISH IT CAME WITH ITS ORIGONAL HOLSTER, BUT IT ONLY HAD A P.35 NAZI HOLSTER. WELL I GUESS I CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING!

Hi Vince,

It does not look to be cut down to me.

I believe you are correct, it is just a strange size. Perfect for a display!!! Price???

Vince

I am a collector of PAVN/VC militaria with a focus on awards, medals and banners/flags. I have found I have to be a researcher as well as a collector because of the scarcity of decent references and conflicting information. I have yet to find a decent PAVN/VC order of battle or series of unit histories. Recently I found an old MACV intel report that provided a lot of the Also Known As (AKA's) designations for a number of the units in the 68-69 time frame. A lot of my fellow collectors stay away from this area because of persistant stories of fakes and frauds. I did note recently that one of the collecting authorities that has been warning about the fakes has been a heavy buyer of the same unit flags he has been warning people not to buy. I am having a lot of fun sorting out just what I have found and the prices are reasonble compared to the British Victorian campaign medal and Imperial German helmets I used to collect. Other than some of the PAVN award flags, the overall quality of the items is pretty low.

Yes,

You are correct about poor quality. I have several flags similar to the one you have photographed, also awards, pins etc. if you are interested I can dig them up, photograph them and see if you have any interest in them.

My best,

Vince

And another French Unique!

Vince

Thank you, I know that I was just showing it to everyone!

Hello,

Here is one of mine. Does anyone know the significance of the markings in the circle? I was told this is what makes it a German approved handgun.

Thank you!

Vince

Hello Gentlemen,

Please assist me in identifying this marking. I think I know what it means but I think I know a lot of other things as well. It is a wise man who knows his limitations.

Thank you again!

Vince

Hello Gentlemen,

Can anyone please assist me in finding out what this marking (P.M. 1940) means on this Walther PPK.

Thank you,

Vince

Hello Gentlemen,

This is just a feeler. During my 25 years in Special Forces I collected a lot of captured Viet Cong and Main Force items. Is anyone interested in such items?

Here are just a few pics of the kinds of items I am refering to:

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Vince

Agreed 100%...

As point one...a very fishy piece just from the alignment...

Hello,

I am not sure what you mean by cross alignment. Please explain.

Thank you!

Vince

Hello Gentlemen,

Your opinions please. Please be as specific as possible. Always learning!

Thank you!

Vince

Thank you Gentlemen,

The truth, though painful at times, leads to experience. Luckly it was not an expensive lesson.

My best,

Vince

Thank you Rick,

I guess what I am asking is if it is a real one. This is my first and I am 99% sure it is good.

My best,

Vince

Additional close-up of maker mark on reverse of 1870 EK 1.

Thank you & fire away!

Vince

Gentlemen,

I have had this for some time in my collection (20 yrs) but 1870 is a stretch for my collecting expertise. Your opinions please.

Thank you,

Vince

Gentlemen,

Several questions about EKs.

1. Can the 1870 2nd Class EK be found with a non-combatant ribbon bearing the 25 year oakleaves and the 1914 Wiederholungsspange displayed?

2. Can an origonal 1914 Wiederholungspange (Type 1) to the 1870 EK2 be found with maker's marks inside the rectangle which houses the ribbon? (see picture)

Thank you for your assistance!

Vince

Additional photos

As above.

Thank you,

Vince