Chris Boonzaier Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 Has anyone ever seen an all metal entrenching tool? By this I mean the handel as well. Best Chris
IrishGunner Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 Only modern, folding, versions. If it were WWI vintage, would it not be likely that it was a local fabrication vice factory manufacture?
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 12, 2012 Author Posted May 12, 2012 Only modern, folding, versions. If it were WWI vintage, would it not be likely that it was a local fabrication vice factory manufacture? No, its is a very definate factory piece. I will have pics of it in a day or so. Must have been very hard to make in the form... watch this space... Best Chris
Chip Posted June 8, 2012 Posted June 8, 2012 Chris, This is a German Ersatz model. I have seen several of them over the years. I've got a photo of one in a collection and a guy was selling one on the WA forum a couple of years ago. Chip
Hoss Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Ersatz spade with carrier from my collection. Regards Eric
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Hi Eric, that is one cool assed cover!
Hoss Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Thank you Chris The only part of the stamp I can make out on the cover is Bielefeld they appear to be two patterns of this all steel spade, with folded spot welded ears and one without as the first one shown.The ball,shaft and tang are separate and welded, when finished ground smooth and commonly painted field/grey sometimes black. Regards Eric
Chip Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Very nice Eric. I have not seen this model carrier before. Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 6, 2014 Author Posted July 6, 2014 What would a realistic price for a metal spade be?
Chip Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 Only ebay knows for sure. You just don't see them that often. I've never owned one. Chip
Hoss Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) They are like the weather on ebay pricewise, quite scarce but people don't seem bothered,, in general ebays are mainly hunting grounds for helmet hunters. Eric ps I've a fellow after my ersatz cover only, he already has a steel spaten I hate to ask but need some advice Gents what would you do? I paid a lot for it but that's my problem. I'm getting a little tired of collecting and just want to concentrate on my mg gear,,,,,thoughts? I'd appreciate it. Edited July 6, 2014 by Hoss
Jock Auld Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 Eric, Perhaps he can find you something MG with which to trade? I think it is better than money to have more eyes out there focused on what you want since it is all starting to become quite dificult to find, particularly specific items, unless you go to dealers. Just a thought! Jock
Chip Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Eric, I can solve your problem. So you don't have to split the spade and cover, I'll take them both! Chip
Hoss Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Eric, I can solve your problem. So you don't have to split the spade and cover, I'll take them both! Chip Sorry Chip the cover has gone I can't hold on to items it seems,,, always been my problem I have to buy something else to keep the spark glowing. Love soon turns to just another item on a shelf call em short romances lol! I still have the spade I may need it !! Eric
Chip Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I hope you have a long romance with your new boots, but if you ever sell them you can get a new car.
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 What boots are worth a car ???
Chip Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Chris,Just a fun reference to what he paid for them.
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Either he likes cheap cars or expensive boots! ;-)
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