Was discussing Rg34s w/a fellow collector and a few questions resulted from our conversation...
1. Regarding HAWIG from 1935 to 1940:
a. Were the early year kit tins dated from 1935 onward (like Appel, Mundlos, KH/KY) or do they just display the HAWIG "house" icon and no date? What year did they start to date the tins? What about the oiler, RGK, & HKWs?
2. Regarding G APPEL marked Rg34s, typically the military contract examples are dated and WaA accepted. However, undated tin lids are also
observed with a WaA acceptance. Would this be a case of "behoerden" marked kits or components being diverted to fulfill military quotas?
3. Observation: My friend said he has owned two "64" marked kits with no WaA on the lid. However both had "G APPEL" marked lids, neither of which were WaA accepted, on the opposite side of the tin. (news to me!). He also mentioned confirming WaA325 acceptance extending into 1937 (from a G APPEL|1937 KK kit).
4. If anyone has a HAWIG or MUNDLOS first pattern HKW, would like to see a photo. If tool has been modified with addition of a pin, that is good, too!
Thanks!
1. Regarding HAWIG from 1935 to 1940:
a. Were the early year kit tins dated from 1935 onward (like Appel, Mundlos, KH/KY) or do they just display the HAWIG "house" icon and no date? What year did they start to date the tins? What about the oiler, RGK, & HKWs?
2. Regarding G APPEL marked Rg34s, typically the military contract examples are dated and WaA accepted. However, undated tin lids are also
observed with a WaA acceptance. Would this be a case of "behoerden" marked kits or components being diverted to fulfill military quotas?
3. Observation: My friend said he has owned two "64" marked kits with no WaA on the lid. However both had "G APPEL" marked lids, neither of which were WaA accepted, on the opposite side of the tin. (news to me!). He also mentioned confirming WaA325 acceptance extending into 1937 (from a G APPEL|1937 KK kit).
4. If anyone has a HAWIG or MUNDLOS first pattern HKW, would like to see a photo. If tool has been modified with addition of a pin, that is good, too!
Thanks!
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