Smitty's Junk
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Montana Smith
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DiscoLad said:
The Colt was £35 from a flea market.
There's an Ebay seller dealing in Civil War re-enacting gear who sells the repro holsters for £18.50 delivered.
I got mine secondhand for £9 delivered (after Ebay plus deductions) from another seller. It's tough leather, well made, and a perfect fit for the gun.
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A replica 1914 1st Class Iron Cross of the convex type (the arms are curved backwards) with a screw-back fastening:
A replica 1939 2nd Class Iron Cross:
A replica 1939 2nd Class Iron Cross:
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I can't pass by a box of old coins any more without having a rummage. I've been looking for German coins of the 1936-1945 period, bearing the eagle and swastika.
I struck gold this morning. Well, zinc at least (as these aren't very valuable).
It's a 1941 zinc 10 Reichspfennig piece minted in Karlsruhe. (The 'G' is for the Karlsruhe Mint).
Prior to 1940 this coin would have been made in a copper/aluminium alloy, but wartime called for the use of inferior zinc.
I struck gold this morning. Well, zinc at least (as these aren't very valuable).
It's a 1941 zinc 10 Reichspfennig piece minted in Karlsruhe. (The 'G' is for the Karlsruhe Mint).
Prior to 1940 this coin would have been made in a copper/aluminium alloy, but wartime called for the use of inferior zinc.
Montana Smith
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A curio that's been through the wars (
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A Japanese MGC/RMI Colt Single Action Army, stamped 'Cal. 44-40 Long Blank'. (The .44-40 was the Winchester cartridge). The top of the hammer has sheered off, just above the firing pin.
):A Japanese MGC/RMI Colt Single Action Army, stamped 'Cal. 44-40 Long Blank'. (The .44-40 was the Winchester cartridge). The top of the hammer has sheered off, just above the firing pin.
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My neighbour, the western fan, just came back from seeing his brother in Oklahoma. He says even the priests are carrying concealed weapons since the law there was changed.
He spent a lot of time on the range firing cap and ball black powder revolvers, Colt 45s and a Glock. Oh, the joys of living in the great US of A!
In any case I asked him this morning if he knew where I could get a spare hammer for a Colt 45.
Not 15 minutes later he called over the fence and presented me with a hammer!
Okay so I thought this was going to be a quick job....
Eight screws removed and I found myself the proud owner of a bunch of miscellaneous bits of revolver mechanism. My first through was ess aitch one tee.
I'm no gunsmith, but an hour and half later I now know how a revolver works, and how fiddly they are to assemble without specialist tools.
It actually works much better now, with all the hammer cocking positions functioning perfectly.
He spent a lot of time on the range firing cap and ball black powder revolvers, Colt 45s and a Glock. Oh, the joys of living in the great US of A!
In any case I asked him this morning if he knew where I could get a spare hammer for a Colt 45.
Not 15 minutes later he called over the fence and presented me with a hammer!
Okay so I thought this was going to be a quick job....
Eight screws removed and I found myself the proud owner of a bunch of miscellaneous bits of revolver mechanism. My first through was ess aitch one tee.
I'm no gunsmith, but an hour and half later I now know how a revolver works, and how fiddly they are to assemble without specialist tools.
It actually works much better now, with all the hammer cocking positions functioning perfectly.
Montana Smith
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I seem to have found an interest in British Empire coins from the colonies.
Found these this morning.
1927 Straits Settlements 10 Cents:
The Straits Settlements were British territories comprising the settlements of Malacca, Penang, Singapore, Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands. Originally established in 1826 as part of the territories controlled by the British East India Company, the Straits Settlements came under direct British control as a crown colony on 1 April 1867. The colony was dissolved 1 April 1946.
The Straits Settlement Dollar became the Malay Dollar in 1939:
1943 Malay 1 Cent:
Found these this morning.
1927 Straits Settlements 10 Cents:
The Straits Settlements were British territories comprising the settlements of Malacca, Penang, Singapore, Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands. Originally established in 1826 as part of the territories controlled by the British East India Company, the Straits Settlements came under direct British control as a crown colony on 1 April 1867. The colony was dissolved 1 April 1946.
The Straits Settlement Dollar became the Malay Dollar in 1939:
1943 Malay 1 Cent:
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An original bronze German Kriegsverdienstmedaille (War Merit Medal). This award was instituted on 19 August 1940, to reward those civilians who were helping in the German war effort, predominantly those working in war factories. A wiki entry estimates approximately 4.9 million had been issued by the end of the war.
Something Young Indy might have had in his pocket... a Belgian 10 Centime coin:
And something he wouldn't... German occupation Belgian zinc coins from 1941-1944:
Reichspfennigs from 1925 and (pre-Swastika) 1936:
In the aftermath of war, the Bank Deutscher Länder was founded 1 March 1948 to manage currency policy in the American and British occupation zones. On 1 November 1948, state central banks in the French zone, which had adopted Deutsche Mark in June, joined the BdL. In May 1949 the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was founded, however, the BdL remained subject to the control of the US, the UK and France until 1951.
These particular coins were only issued under the BdL in 1949 - from 1950 they bore the inscription 'Bundesrepublik Deutschland'. These examples were minted at Karlsruhe ('G') and Hamburg ('J').
My one and only Italian coin from the fascist era: a 1942 10 Centesimi piece, with the 'XX' representing the 20th year of Mussolini's rile.
Something Young Indy might have had in his pocket... a Belgian 10 Centime coin:
And something he wouldn't... German occupation Belgian zinc coins from 1941-1944:
Reichspfennigs from 1925 and (pre-Swastika) 1936:
In the aftermath of war, the Bank Deutscher Länder was founded 1 March 1948 to manage currency policy in the American and British occupation zones. On 1 November 1948, state central banks in the French zone, which had adopted Deutsche Mark in June, joined the BdL. In May 1949 the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was founded, however, the BdL remained subject to the control of the US, the UK and France until 1951.
These particular coins were only issued under the BdL in 1949 - from 1950 they bore the inscription 'Bundesrepublik Deutschland'. These examples were minted at Karlsruhe ('G') and Hamburg ('J').
My one and only Italian coin from the fascist era: a 1942 10 Centesimi piece, with the 'XX' representing the 20th year of Mussolini's rile.
Montana Smith
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As soon as I'd discovered Vogel's Blood Order I knew I'd have to get a repro. It'sa bigger disc than I'd expected, bigger than a British medal:
kongisking
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Man, you're just loaded with cool stuff.
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kongisking said:Man, you're just loaded with cool stuff.
And getting more loaded by the moment! Historical junk.
More coins today. A lot more.
Here are just a few.
A coin for Indy's 1935 Temple of Doom adventure:
Some Belgian coins past their use-by date:
A provincial token coin from 1811:
The obverse is the bust bust of John of Gaunt with the legend: ?ONE POUND NOTE FOR 240 TOKENS 1811?. The reverse reads: ?PAYABLE BY EDWARD BEEBEE. BILSTON?.
Edward Beebee was a victualler and stonemason who owned the Seven Stars in High Street, Bilston, Staffordshire.
Provincial tokens were produced in times when there was a shortage of officially produced coins.
French wartime aluminium:
Dutch wartime zinc:
German wartime aluminium:
Reichspfennigs and Rentenpfennigs:
The Rentenmark replaced the Deutsche Mark on 15 November 1923 to stop the hyperinflation. Due to the economic crises there was no gold available to back the currency. Therefore the Rentenbank, which issued the Rentenmark, mortgaged land and industrial goods worth 3.2 billion Rentenmark to back the new currency. The Rentenmark was introduced at a rate 1 Rentenmark = 1012 Deutsche Mark, establishing an exchange rate of 1 United States dollar = 4.2 RM.
The Rentenmark was replaced by the Reichsmark on 30 August 1924.
Some older Pfennigs:
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Ditto! (kongisking said:Man, you're just loaded with cool stuff.
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Rocket Surgeon said:Ditto! (
I was hoping to get some Italian fascist era coins this morning, but my coin supplier didn't turn up...
He's a numismatist with an interest in the quality higher end of the hobby. I'm more interested in the historical significance than the value, so I get to rummage through his cast-offs.
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A genuine War Merit Cross, 2nd class (without swords):
The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 2nd class (without swords) was presented to those whose actions were deemed to be in the furtherance of the war effort, but not directly involved in military operations, including civilians, military personnel on occupation duty or POW camp guards.
The ribbon ring is stamped with maker mark ‘52’, denoting Gottlieb & Wagner, Idar-Oberstein:
And the War Merit Medal now with a replacement ribbon:
The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 2nd class (without swords) was presented to those whose actions were deemed to be in the furtherance of the war effort, but not directly involved in military operations, including civilians, military personnel on occupation duty or POW camp guards.
The ribbon ring is stamped with maker mark ‘52’, denoting Gottlieb & Wagner, Idar-Oberstein:
And the War Merit Medal now with a replacement ribbon:
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The following are genuine Nazi 'Day Badges', also known as 'tinnies':
1934 Labour Day badge:
The number '32' refers to the Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP (RZM) code, indicating the maker as
Gustav Ramminger (Inh. Hans Kuhnle), Pforzheim:
1935 Labour Day badge:
Maker: Deschler & Sohn, München:
1936 May Day badge:
Maker: Gold-und Silber-Scheide-Anstalt, Oberstein a. d. N. (RZM '18'):
1937 Reichsparteitag badge (the major party rally of the year):
Maker: M. Nett, Gravier-und Prägeanstalt, Fürth (RZM '97'):
1938 May Day badge:
Maker: Schneider, Paderborn:
1934 Labour Day badge:
The number '32' refers to the Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP (RZM) code, indicating the maker as
Gustav Ramminger (Inh. Hans Kuhnle), Pforzheim:
1935 Labour Day badge:
Maker: Deschler & Sohn, München:
1936 May Day badge:
Maker: Gold-und Silber-Scheide-Anstalt, Oberstein a. d. N. (RZM '18'):
1937 Reichsparteitag badge (the major party rally of the year):
Maker: M. Nett, Gravier-und Prägeanstalt, Fürth (RZM '97'):
1938 May Day badge:
Maker: Schneider, Paderborn:
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Just found out that the 'RK' on the face of each of the Day Badges is the signature of the artist, Professor Richard Klein of the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich.
Received this replica 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class today:
Received this replica 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class today:
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A couple more cheap additions:
A 1937 One Reichspfennig piece minted in Munich,
A 1938 Five Reichspfennig piece minted in Muldenhütten,
A 1937 One Reichspfennig piece minted in Munich,
A 1938 Five Reichspfennig piece minted in Muldenhütten,
ArnoldTohtFan
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I have a gold cap eagle, genuine 1930s, I think it comes from a Kreisleiter uniform. had it a few years, good condition, cost me about £30
Nurhachi1991
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That coin is gnarly bro! I have a set of 4 stamps with Hitler on them
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After some delay, I received my pin back 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class copy:
