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Muncher 1953 replied to a thread How your K43 became a GI bringback in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

War is hell, & otherwise normal people sometimes do terrible things.......... given the widespread distribution & use of Pervitin (methedrine)...

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02-21-2021, 10:22 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread How your K43 became a GI bringback in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

one possibility: the kicker is dressed is dressed like a para troop. My dad told me (66th Infantry Div) that on D-Day, German troops captured some...

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02-19-2021, 09:33 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Why is a bolt mismatch so common? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

1) yes part of surrender process, rifles placed in piles by surrendering troops, bolts then placed in another pile from rifle piles, by victorious...

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02-15-2021, 09:02 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread WW2 German Ammunition Box Labels in WW2 German Militaria

thank you for the info, most helpful!

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02-09-2021, 02:27 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread A very sad photo in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

at least 1 M95/30, below & to right of the helmet........

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02-07-2021, 10:34 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread PPU Serb ammo in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

an increase in fps, but more importantly to “antique” firearms, greater barrel pressures. Having fun safely is important, but ‘so what’ if you have...

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02-07-2021, 10:18 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread PPU Serb ammo in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

thanks for taking the time to put that together, more info is generally good, nice research! Opinions are great when you know something of the...

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02-06-2021, 03:47 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Thick font arr43 with a rare tool. in Bayonets and Accessories

regarding the curious 2-letter maker’s mark, in both photos each of you posted, (Canadian AR & Amberg,) what I see is a capital R whose front stem...

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02-03-2021, 10:24 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread PPU Serb ammo in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I’ve found the Serb ammo to be good quality, reasonably priced & reloads well. As to whether or not it’s as hot as wartime ammo, who among us is...

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02-01-2021, 11:13 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Random forum help in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Thank you Mike & Andrew! You guys are “the bomb” !!

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01-31-2021, 09:19 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Collection in Bayonets and Accessories

Absolutely amazing collection! Thank you so much for sharing.:hail::hail::hail:

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01-31-2021, 09:14 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Inherited (found) 1936 Mod. 98 in Introduction & Test Forum

what torch said, clean & oil bore only, please. Nice rifle, enjoy the discovery of it & the learning about it !

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01-29-2021, 09:06 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Random forum help in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I’ve been having the same problem for most of January. SOMETIMES, as happened a couple of days ago, I’m able to click on those links and NOT have to...

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01-29-2021, 08:38 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread WW2 German Ammunition Box Labels in WW2 German Militaria

I’ve read (on other fora) that the Zdh 88 primer is corrosive; & that some (later) formulae may not be corrosive, specifically Zdh 30/40. Personally,...

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01-27-2021, 09:23 AM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Bcd4 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I’m no expert, but a Gustloff fan. The pic sticky is your friend! The bolt #s look fishy to me, not so much the #s themselves, but the surfaces...

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01-24-2021, 04:52 PM

Muncher 1953 replied to a thread Neat armorers kit cleaning brush in Bayonets and Accessories

Mike: any chance that short chain has a swivel at the patch end? if yes, would you consider it migrating to my junk box, to be used for cleaning? (...

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