Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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The acquisition of a miniature is a significant prize for trench art collectors.
I thought that I had posted this a while ago!
This particular example is expertly crafted and the origin of several parts can even be determined.
The barrel came from a GEW98 Mauser Rifle and is clearly stamped "Spandau 1911". The base plate is from the timing fuse from the top of an artillery round.
Enjoy.
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scott
It appears to have some sort of breech mechanism. Does it open etc.?
Nice piece of craftsmanship!
Thanks petey. Yes, buss, it does open up.
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Does it have a system for firing blanks? The maker must have had something in mind.
Thanks for looking david.
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It opens and closes but no firing pin.
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Thanks again manikin!
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Thanks for looking bellin and petey!
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Thanks p...!
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Thanks for looking pw!
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Thanks for looking dempsey!
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It appears to have been assembled with many rifle parts. Trigger is the breach handle. Behind that is a stripper clip charging port. It also looks like they used part of the bolt assembly.
Thanks for looking and commenting Kanuckster-- yes, it has many rifle parts that were used to assemble the gun.
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Thanks much for looking moonstone!
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Thanks for looking tom.
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Thanks padme and kanukster.
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Thanks much gargoyle.
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Thanks much jem-- be sure to check out my other trench art postings on CW. I have trench art airplanes, vehicles, submarines....
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Thanks brunswick and buss.
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Thanks ron and spirit.
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Thanks for looking bucket!
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Thanks brunswick and medicoirfan.
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