OldMauserMan

Since the 5th Grade, I have been interested in World War II history, the implements of war, the personalities, and the campaigns. Instagram: @oldmauserman

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Everyone has to have a favorite, right? Here is mine: A 1942 G.33/40 short rifle. This little gem is shorter and lighter than the Kar.98k rifles carried by most German troops. It also spits a bigger ball of fire. #g3340 #mauser #militaryhistory

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It’s been a while since I posted anything over here. Is it worth my time? Is anyone still here?

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Finally replaced all of the “new” parts with period correct parts for the Remington Rand.

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Finally replaced that post-war hammer with one from WWII. Now…on to the trigger!

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Up in the hills with an 80 year old P.38.

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@Numrichgunparts The M1 Rifle, though I also have a couple of Type 99s in the cabinet.

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A nice pairing for the morning…. An early 1920s Mauser pistol, a 1918 DWM P.08, and a hot cup of coffee…black. #mauser #coffee #hotcoffee #butfirstcoffee #luger #p08 #history

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Up in the hills with the Mauser-built P.38. Adopted as a replacement for the P.08, the P.38 was cheaper to manufacture, easier to maintain, and generally more reliable. #p38 #mauser #upinthehills #mountains #hills

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The 1944 Izhevsk-built Tokarev TT-33 had a safety added to it when it was imported to the United States. Nevertheless, it is a witness to the closing days of World War II in the east. #tokarev #tt33 #russia #sovietunion #redarmy

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Up in the hills with the trusty, but slightly damp, Mauser-built P.38. #mauser #p38 #history #militaryhistory #military #militarysurplus

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Am I the only one who thinks freedom of speech requires some maturity. Freedom of speech demands we hear things we might not like and challenge ourselves to justify the things we think.

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In case you haven’t found me on Instagram…

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How are the twisted crosses treated on Twitter? I edited them out for posting on Instagram, lest they caused the post to be pulled down. #p38 #walther #militaryhistory #history #9mmparabellum #ironcross #infantry

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Representatives of World War I, the interwar period, and World War II.

#luger #p38 #militaryhistory #history #military #militarysurplus #milsurp

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@kershaw_alex Reminds me of Hegel’s statement regarding happiness.

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The Webley Mark VI looks like what a service revolver should look like, don’t you think? #webley #revolver #gunsofinstagram #BritishArmy #army #militaryhistory #History

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@Numrichgunparts It is nice to NOT have to choose! 🙂

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@WW2Explorer @WW2Nation @RobinSavagePics @I_W_M Heroes!

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Preserving pieces of history sometimes requires a fair amount of careful attention, patience, and maintenance. #p38 #ballistol #walther #militarysurplus #militaryhistory #9mm #history #preservinghistory

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The G.33/40 short rifle. Built primarily for mountain troops and paratroopers, the massive muzzle blast and significant recoil made them something less than a favorite of those to whom they were issued. #mauser #g3340 #gebirgsjäger #rifle