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Need French MAS 36...and leads appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Need French MAS 36...and leads appreciated.

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Like the presentation - what hooks did you use to display the helmets? Also, what are the documents that you have framed?

Originally Posted by Ryan

Like the presentation - what hooks did you use to display the helmets? Also, what are the documents that you have framed?

3M wall hooks. Documents in photo...book is soldier's pay book from memory.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Need French MAS 36...and leads appreciated.

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You need to post that pic on the walnut and blue posting

Originally Posted by Tommy

I think I know of a carcano that could be had..... Wouldn't be near the top of my own list though. A MAS or an arisaka I'd have in a heart beat. Garands are a wee bit expensive for me to consider, and Mosins don't really do it for me (had a nice one, sold it on pretty quick).

Interesting you only have one semi on the list.

I would add: (stuff I have actually seen in NZ, rather than just dreaming of)

M1 carbine (a nice one)
De Lisle (yeah yeah would have to be a copy I guess)
G-41 or 43
Ljungman
SVT40
StG44
A few varieties of Sten.

Reminds me, I need to get my C sorted asap

Ja I was trying to focus on bolt-action rifles but then M1 Garand entered my stream of consciousness and I then arrived at the depressing reality that in terms of availability and affordability, there's a pretty big drop-off when one starts talking G43s and StG 44s.

Carcano folding bayonet is a favourite piece.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Carcano folding bayonet is a favourite piece.

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Not that they'd ever have needed a bayonet, much less a folding one...

some way cool stuff

I need your 1945 MAS!

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Hehe. I'm sorry mate, I wish I could help you, but I have Frenchy in me so i'm sentimental about it!

You have a great collection btw - very nice! I like your T38.

Fair enough... I love the 99 with the anti-aircraft sights and monopod LOL. And even a No3 and 1907 bayonet couldn't get near it.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Fair enough... I love the 99 with the anti-aircraft sights and monopod LOL. And even a No3 and 1907 bayonet couldn't get near it.

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You seem to have a really nice one. Do you know which factory and series? Mine is Nagoya Series 1. My Japanese collecting even inspired me to take a trip to Japan in 2017. My Series 34 was made by Toyo Kogyo in Hiroshima, which is now the car company Mazda. If you want to know, I will be able to tell you.

It's something else seeing this place in person. It feels astonishingly peaceful, the people are incredible, and you can feel the effect of the trauma to this day.

Oh... and the beer is great.

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I am always amazed at the plethora of historically significant firearms that have made their way to such a far flung and small corner of civilisation. Long may we preserve it.

Hi yes all the details on both. I have a great book - will take a photo. Chrysanthemums intact. Went to Hiroshima in 1988 - part of school trip - and horrible to witness what occurred but understand the reasons. I can still see the steps of a bank that had the shadow of a man burnt into them...he had been instantly vapourised. Love your stuff...I haven't even seen a MAS firsthand - apart from the 1917 3006 are there any other WWII axis/allies bolt action rifles to look out for? My son has a WWII 3" mortar tube sitting in his bedroom...they flog most of my stuff except the rifles! They just put their names beside those. The jungle carbine is date 8/44 - pretty happy to have an early one.

PS yes there beer is pretty good, and they make cracking good whiskey...although yet again none in that collection.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Hi yes all the details on both. I have a great book - will take a photo. Chrysanthemums intact. Went to Hiroshima in 1988 - part of school trip - and horrible to witness what occurred but understand the reasons. I can still see the steps of a bank that had the shadow of a man burnt into them...he had been instantly vapourised. Love your stuff...I haven't even seen a MAS firsthand - apart from the 1917 3006 are there any other WWII axis/allies bolt action rifles to look out for? My son has a WWII 3" mortar tube sitting in his bedroom...they flog most of my stuff except the rifles! They just put their names beside those. The jungle carbine is date 8/44 - pretty happy to have an early one.

PS yes there beer is pretty good, and they make cracking good whiskey...although yet again none in that collection.

If you like French stuff, how about a Berthier and Lebel? They were both used extensively in WWII. The MAS 36s are a bit challenging to find, but there are some out there. Berthiers are kind of the same deal, but I've god a good friend who's owned a few over the years.