another 33/40, plus some other stuff...
Since we've had a few threads on the 33/40 and the mountain troops, I thought I'd share these - absolutely no politics implied or intended, just some history.I used to ignore this photo because of its...
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Excellent pictures. The G33/40 is easy enough to make out. I can see the bolt takedown disk on the stock, the recoil lug, and perhaps a flat butt plate on the other rifle but I can't make out the bolt...
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ReinhardH:GREAT PHOTOS! Every time I see a photo like that I can't help but think whatever happend to the soldier and what code is the rifle (carbine). Thanks for posting them!As far as the training...
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Reinhard:I was looking at the sling's on the close up of the two end soldier's and they look like they are attached to a sling swivel on the bottom of the stock, instead of through the side, would...
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The fellow in the first photo indeed survived the war, 337 1940, but unfortunately at that time the 18 year-old draftees payed little attention to the serial numbers and other stamps on their weapons....
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Nice and interesting pics! I am always looking at old pictures like that and trying to pick out pieces of equipment and different weapons. Thanks for sharing them.
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