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Hello everyone. Several thousands of firearms used by Schutztruppe have been dug up in Namibia a few days ago while laying pipes. Mostly Gew98, some carbines, one Reichsrevolver and a sword. I think they were from one of two depots in GSWA. One night in June of 1915 Schirrmeister Keplin burned...

The first issue in 1906 was governed by the original Tirpitz principles of 1905. This specified how many pistols were to be issued to each vessel, as well as setting out the distribution to land based officers and units. The pistols for the ships were controlled by the arsenals of the major...

I am glad you finally got it. I know you have wanted it for a while. It is in good hands now.

I was reading this from two sources. The first source I was reading I accidentally read the wrong information it wasn't about 1st werft division but the shipyard at Kiel. So that is my mistake. My second source was correct. My second was his website...

Paul that part of your statement about German East Africa is probably true. I did some digging. There could have been small elements of the 1st Werft Division that participated in the 1905-06 Maji-Maji Rebellion in German East Africa. "The light cruiser SMS Bussard, assisted the Schutztruppe by...

Thank you. It's in a lot better condition than my other one.

Here you go.

Stock and magazine.

Barreled action.

Hello everyone. I've been meaning post this for a while now but I've just been busy. I got this Gew 88 from my friend William a about a year ago now. This is my second Gew 88. William did some restoration work on this one. He put all the metal parts in electrical bath. Overall I think he did a...

I have actually been meaning to email Ian and buy his book.

Great read and absolutely stunning Chris. I believe that's the first time. I've seen the angle of fire device. Like I have told you before. You are rivaling Craig Brown's collection.

I will 2nd the statement that Chris said about Storz. He is very welcoming to talk to people. I asked Storz if could proof read one of my Colonial Gew 98 articles. He gave me great feedback. I contacted him through the Bavarian war museum.

The Brandonburg class had six 11" guns yes. Not all six 11" guns were of the same caliber. The forward and aft turrets held 2x28 cm (11 in) MRK L/40 guns. The midship turret held 2x28 cm MRK L/35. The MRK L/35 was not the same 11" caliber as the MRK L/40. The MRK L/35 had shorter barrels than...

Great photos Jordan but I disagree with your statement on the Brandonburg class paving the way for the modern Dreadnought type of battleships. That title belongs to the HMS Dreadnought and later USS South Carolina class and Imperial Japanese Satsuma. All three ships were designed around the...

Sounds like it would be a pretty interesting article. I think it would probably be much appreciated by most or not all the Imperial collectors on there. I have three variations of the Gew 98 rear sight in my collection.

Gorgeous rifle of Chris. You've been finding a lot of great stuff lately. So bravo to you sir. I know you and I were talking about this the other day. I did look it up in Storz book to refresh my memory. I didn't see any production numbers about them. I'm kind of wondering if John speed would...

Paul most of the stuff I have recorded for the colonial forces is dated 1912. I haven't found anything dated 1913 yet. This what I have so far. 1912/Danzig/?/SCH.D.O.A.1080 "The Kar98a became the standard issue service rifle in the DOA by 1912. NCOs were first to get them. Then started the...

I have been looking forward to seeing this rifle for a long time. It's great you finally got it Marc. Congrats to you. After Tsingtao surrendered. Remaining staff elements of the detachment stayed in Tientsin until China entered the War on the allied side in 1917 when they were interned.

Thanks guys. I do plan on taking more detailed photos in future posts.