What I Got Today . . . .

Whatever that meant... yeah...

 

It means that maybe the K98 isn't so boring after all.....

 

Of course it is not. It is German. Therefore it is classy and a masterpiece of technology and art.

If it was British it would be very classy and beautiful, but boring!!!!

 

Heh heh Martin--thats true.

Steve--I agree the Springfield is another great rifle--and im looking for a decent one that is for around $600.00.

PS, I havent forgotten what I owe you--I just havent had time to go by the PO before work and I get out of work well after it closes

 

Eh? You see, Martin?

Carl could be the laziest field-marshall ever but he does have nice tastes and can appreciate what is good!!!

 

Its not much, but i just got an original german medic pouch and 2 ww2 area stretchers.

 

HI guys: Carl: When you get there you get their. I aquired my 03-A3 for just under 600.00. It is a 1943 Remington model. From what I can tell the only rounds that were fired through it were the ones done after it was assembled, other than that it is in perfect condition. I think I got a pretty good deal on it. Friedrich: I am still looking for a nice K98. The only problem is finding one that hasnt had the Waffenampts (sp) removed. I am not concerned with match numbers since most did not come back that way. I will let you know when I find one.

 

Greetings.
This is my first post, and I'm just testing to see
if I've got this right....

 

Looks like everything's working.
I collect vintage photography; and my latest find was about 500 negatives from the US 834th Engineering Battalion. Aviation engineers: they built runways through France, Belgium and Germany.
Anyone know where I could go to get some info on this group? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Hello, Knight Templar - a warm welcome to the Forums !
Being a great Robert Capa fan, I love the idea of your vintage photo collection. I can't answer your question, but I'll bet some of our experts can.
( If you haven't seen a reply after a day or two, try putting a posting under 'Information Requests: US Forces above ).

 

Wilkommen, Knights Templer!!! I hope you enjoy yourself in this forum and we hope to see you around oftenly.

Unfortunately, I am not the one to answer your question. I am like Martin, just good to make silly comments and jokes...

 

Speak for yourself ! I am a jolly serious fellow !

 

Thank you Steve--that confirms for me that they are still going for about what I wanted to pay.

 

Bah! Don't deny it, you Brit!

And by the way, my surename is Jolly! I am the Jolly, not you!

 

..at the Whitwick Aerojumble up in 'Bomber Country', a nice haul of bits and pieces ; -

- ( Star find ! ) A framed menu from the Dambusters reunion 1983 autographed by Dave Shannon, Toby Foxlee, Tammy Simpson, Douglas Webb and Bill Townsend ( all survivors of the Raid ) plus Leonard Cheshire VC, Bob Knights and Nick Knilans ( later 617 members ).
- Complete Rolls-Royce stamped fuel pump from Halifax L9489 lost on the very first Halifax raid, 10/3/41
- Exhaust stub from Lancaster PB669
- Several books including 'Lancaster Crash Log' and 'Design & Development of the Lancaster' ( both very scarce ) also 'Mosquito Crash Log'.

Well worth the drive - that's it now until next year.....