ZG 1229 Vampir somewhere?
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roos1984
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I have now reworked the surface a little, I think it looks better than the original. Think the housing was originally cast from magnesium, as was the ZFK43. The connection fits perfectly, only the gas mask socket is missing
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heavy_mech
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Whatever treatment you did to the surface I really like it. It's an incredible project.I have now reworked the surface a little, I think it looks better than the original. Think the housing was originally cast from magnesium, as was the ZFK43. The connection fits perfectly, only the gas mask socket is missing
roos1984
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Thank you very much, I like to make it as original as possible, otherwise I'm not satisfied with my work and I'll keep doing it until I like it
GorlamiVincent
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I have now reworked the surface a little, I think it looks better than the original. Think the housing was originally cast from magnesium, as was the ZFK43. The connection fits perfectly, only the gas mask socket is missing
roos1984
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I worked on the gas mask box and the 12V battery fits in perfectly. I integrated the on/off switch from the funat device. A cigarette lighter is used for recharging. Now only one part is missing for the can, otherwise the work is done once.
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Absolut
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After having asked Mod Matt in advance if I may post a link to a live auction (what he confirmed he wouldn't mind) I would want to point out this eBay auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195566272167
I am very certain that this listing is by user roos1984 since it uses the same pictures as he does, but I do not know and had not asked him. The purpose of posting this is to make all aware these are for sale and not to make advertisement for this actual product for which I cannot speak.
If any other mods feel this is inappropriate then please delete my post.
I am very certain that this listing is by user roos1984 since it uses the same pictures as he does, but I do not know and had not asked him. The purpose of posting this is to make all aware these are for sale and not to make advertisement for this actual product for which I cannot speak.
If any other mods feel this is inappropriate then please delete my post.
Schmud0811
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I’d be interested in going down and recovering them if legal and possible
Blackpowderresearcher
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Nigromaontanus - it's probably worth the effort to recover and conserve them. I asked a contact in the US Army Museum system and they don't have one listed in their collection. That's how rare they are.
We had snooperscopes and by 1947 its classification was downgraded from top secret. I guess our military intelligence figured out that everybody (except for the Japanese) had it by 1945. Information was available to the civilian market (along with price sheet and ordering sheet) on building your own.
We had snooperscopes and by 1947 its classification was downgraded from top secret. I guess our military intelligence figured out that everybody (except for the Japanese) had it by 1945. Information was available to the civilian market (along with price sheet and ordering sheet) on building your own.
Zielfernrohr
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Blackpowderresearcher
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Bit off topic, but there is a book, Vampir, by a German soldier whose team had a Vampir mounted on a machinegun.
That book IMO is fantastic. Gives lots of details regarding their gear preferences, food hoarding etc. I really enjoyed it.
This popped up on Werhmacht Awards.
mostpeople
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Is it still possible to purchase one of these?
Nigromontanus
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Please let me know more data about the book mentioned above.
As some may know, I wrote a book on all variants of StG44 magazines, which is in German and printed privately. I am in the course of writing the book on the magazine pouches. In part 3 I will cover Vampir. Since the interest on specialized literature seems to be rather limited I will not make an extra english edition, but rather deliver an english translation of the main content together with the book. When I find time.
As some may know, I wrote a book on all variants of StG44 magazines, which is in German and printed privately. I am in the course of writing the book on the magazine pouches. In part 3 I will cover Vampir. Since the interest on specialized literature seems to be rather limited I will not make an extra english edition, but rather deliver an english translation of the main content together with the book. When I find time.
pitfighter
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Your book is fantastic by the way, I have referred to it multiple times.
Well illustrated and comprehensive.
