You can't tell, you'll need to research the 680th. It all varied from unit to unit.
A-5434 is the owner ID code. First letter of surname and last 4 numbers of army serial number. So the complete ID would be Arterburn...
Both are excellent weapons, I would choose the MP44 as the PPSH is more situational and more difficult to handle. I wouldn't turn it down though.
I don't like M1928's as they are unreliable pieces of ****, but yours is beautiful. Great piece of history, cherish it!
It's not SHELL. It's a cartridge!!!! Use the proper terminology!
In the field ;) Quite a difference between the field and a shooting range.
You're talking book stats here, not actual field use. I personally cannot comfortably fire the thompson from the shoulder, coupled with the fact...
In terms of mess kit, all you need is a US canteen cup and a German spork. Everything else is unnessacery weight and bulk.
M1 rifle is a far superior weapon without doubt. Remember that the quality control in US factories was way superior to the German war production...
I'd say the K98k is a much better weapon than the 91/30. The bolt system is really easy to operate while keeping the rifle on the shoulder and...
I'll go with the MP40 any day. Reasons: MP40: I'ts lightweight, easy to operate and strip, very comfortable to use and pretty accurate(From...
What StmmZaum says is partly correct - when you properly adjust your field gear you won't make any noise, except when walking on rock/concrete...
