Military Souvenirs - Page 2

Jimbuna · 03-08-13, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

How was the MP5 to shoot?

In all honesty....quite easy but that is probably because they were only semi automatic and you were trained to fire a maximum of two rounds only before shifting your position/stance and re-evaluating the hypothetical scenario you were expected to adhere to.

mookiemookie · 03-08-13, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

So when you find something that old made out of leather, what can you do to prevent it from deteriorating more but not adversely affect the item

That's a good question. It's already pretty hard, so I'm not sure what I can do for it. I wiped it down with a good quality leather conditioner when I first got it. Probably is due for another treatment of that.

The leather sling on the Mauser was already red rotted, and there's no going back once red rot sets into leather. I took it off the rifle, put a bunch of leather conditioner on it and put it in the closet. Not sure what to do there. I'd actually love to see if I can find an original leather sling that's in good shape to replace it with. If anyone out there can point me to a reasonably priced original, let me know.

Red October1984 · 03-08-13, 11:04 AM

I'm heading down to the Military Surplus place in Southern Illinois today...

Just to pop in and take a peek...

mookiemookie · 03-08-13, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

I'm heading down to the Military Surplus place in Southern Illinois today...

Just to pop in and take a peek...

I'm happy to give you a reason to pop into the MilSurp store.

Oberon · 03-09-13, 11:31 AM

Top:
A Hitler Youth dagger, pre-war

Bottom:
Pattern 1907 Bayonet

Jimbuna · 03-09-13, 11:43 AM

My proudest war themed possession.

Oberon · 03-09-13, 11:47 AM

And rightfully so Jim.

Jimbuna · 03-09-13, 11:52 AM

Cheers Jamie

Armistead · 03-09-13, 01:23 PM

A few CW finds from my last metal detecting hunt.

Red October1984 · 03-09-13, 04:08 PM

I went down to the Milsurp place in Southern Illinois today. It was kind of disappointing. They've got tons of stuff in there but it's mainly clothes and misc items. Nothing that I had to have really.

I did like the current USAF "Tiger Stripe" uniform they had....

This place is just a little out of the way flea market type thing. It was okay I guess.

03-08-13, 11:04 AM	#18
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I'm heading down to the Military Surplus place in Southern Illinois today... Just to pop in and take a peek... __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	My proudest war themed possession. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-09-13, 11:52 AM	#23
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Cheers Jamie __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-09-13, 01:23 PM	#24
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	A few CW finds from my last metal detecting hunt. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

03-09-13, 04:08 PM	#25
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I went down to the Milsurp place in Southern Illinois today. It was kind of disappointing. They've got tons of stuff in there but it's mainly clothes and misc items. Nothing that I had to have really. I did like the current USAF "Tiger Stripe" uniform they had.... This place is just a little out of the way flea market type thing. It was okay I guess. __________________

03-09-13, 11:31 AM	#20
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Top: A Hitler Youth dagger, pre-war Bottom: Pattern 1907 Bayonet

03-09-13, 11:47 AM	#22
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	And rightfully so Jim.