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      AndyB replied to the thread m95 mixed use.. with k98's KM.
      Yes M95 Stutzen with proper M95 bayonet with additional sight on barell ring.
    • AndyB
      It could be reblued in war, the WaA253 is correct for that period, by non proofed piece, it could be diverted from Behoerden production...
    • AndyB
      Looks like a nice hit.:) Switch to 44sgx is reported around 3400 gg, anyway they could be switch period pieces, with mixed stamping.
    • AndyB
      From the french table M92 started life in Saint Etienne H 85xxx -was made in 1914 around late 8.month or early 9.month. So there was...
    • AndyB
      This is a M1892 Artillery carbine receiver modified to M16 configuration, or post 1920 to the new modells, MD is probably for Modifie...
    • AndyB
      Replacement from a different maker is hard to believe in case of a Coppel, one of largest producer of Solingen. But we will see when...
    • AndyB
      AndyB replied to the thread Legit german used vz24 ?.
      This is a romanian rifle delivered to Romania 1939/40 hard to believe similar rifle would be changed by germans prior 1944 as Romanian...
    • AndyB
      The missing of maker by some pieces is not so problematic, as here was a matching scabbard, could be the piece was forgotten to stamp...
    • AndyB
      When S/172K on other side so as mentioned by Grimlin, anyway on pommel should be different proof stamp as WaA253, the grips are then...
    • AndyB
      You should clean the spine near crossguard, there could be date in last 2 digits, the left side of ricasso should be pictured for maker...
    • AndyB
      Looks like nice S98/05aAS the date is probably 1913.
    • AndyB
      AndyB replied to the thread wooden grips crs 45.
      Same opinion like grimlin, i wouldnt post here a great resolution photos of real 45crs, because the fakers are on similar forums...
    • AndyB
      AndyB reacted to grimlin13's post in the thread wooden grips crs 45 with Like Like.
      As said before, the fakers are getting better. Every time we discuss the fine details and show photos comparing real versus fake, we...
    • AndyB
      AndyB replied to the thread Another 44fnj n block.
      Very nice piece, most real only short time used, no wear traces visible on scabbard. Its one of last series for Coppel. Majority are...
    • AndyB
      AndyB reacted to Slash's post in the thread wooden grips crs 45 with Like Like.
      Andrej is correct here of course. This piece is such a badly embellished fake that it is painful. There are reproduction 45crs stamps...
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