Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2014 So I used to be a member here, but it appears my account got deleted. Anyways, recently I began compiling a WW1 U.s 32nd I.D Impression. Specifically B Co, 1-128th Infantry. I've got almost everything ordered/here except one thing that's going to be almost impossible : My unit's collar disk. The crossed rifles with 128 on top, and B on the bottom of them. Once this is all together, I have generic crossed rifles, but would really like to get a unit-specific disk. There is a person I know who makes molds from originals and creates reproduction disks, so it would be used for that, then returned to a collection, not used in the field. If anyone, by chance, has one of these, or knows someone who does, could you please PM me to get this completed? I would really appreciate it. Here's some of my gear so far. My prized possession is my newly acquired Rock Island 1918 Dated 1903. The M1910 gear is original. Helmet is a Prairie Flower Leather Company repro. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted June 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2014 Bonjour. As a collector of WWI material, I am not in favor of copies. Home, helmets are at very affordable prices. Why buy a copy? Like all other products in the same time.The bolt handle is .03 of your post WWI.The collar can be found easily with a little patience.The copy is the pox collector. Cordialement solcarlus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted June 2, 2014 I want a reproduction helmet so I don't ruin it in the field. I know the bolt is post WW1, and I'm working on that. The collar disk, I want copies made so I don't lose it while re-enacting because of its rarity. This is for re-enacting, not just for collecting. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2014 I want a reproduction helmet so I don't ruin it in the field. I know the bolt is post WW1, and I'm working on that. The collar disk, I want copies made so I don't lose it while re-enacting because of its rarity. This is for re-enacting, not just for collecting. Thanks! How do you like the Prairie Flower Repro Helmet. Is the texture sawdust or sand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1917 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2014 For your collar disc, you may want to try Repros by Ray at http://stores.ebay.com/Repros-by-Ray. From everything I have read on WWI forums, make fine quality replicas and seems to be open to special orders. I would see if he can help. I too have started using a Prairie Flower helmet for running around and doing presentations. My original 1917's are showing their age, especially my 33rd ID marked one. I wouldn't want the chinstraps and liners to come apart. Same for my other uniforms and gear. I have some Schipperfabrik and Great War Militaria stuff that looks great and I don't have to worry too much about it getting ruined when I am wearing and using it. Good luck with your impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 2, 2014 I have an original set of gear and repro gear as well. Also where did you get your web belt and pack. it looks like it is in great condition. was it unissued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted June 2, 2014 How do you like the Prairie Flower Repro Helmet. Is the texture sawdust or sand? It's sawdust. It looks amazing and I love it. Well worth the money IMO. For your collar disc, you may want to try Repros by Ray at http://stores.ebay.com/Repros-by-Ray. From everything I have read on WWI forums, make fine quality replicas and seems to be open to special orders. I would see if he can help. I too have started using a Prairie Flower helmet for running around and doing presentations. My original 1917's are showing their age, especially my 33rd ID marked one. I wouldn't want the chinstraps and liners to come apart. Same for my other uniforms and gear. I have some Schipperfabrik and Great War Militaria stuff that looks great and I don't have to worry too much about it getting ruined when I am wearing and using it. Good luck with your impression. I'm in contact with Ray and he can't find one and doesn't know where to get one. He needs originals to make a mold from, so it's up to me to track it down so he can make my unit a bunch of repros. Thanks much! It should be totally complete by the end of the month. I have an original set of gear and repro gear as well. Also where did you get your web belt and pack. it looks like it is in great condition. was it unissued. I scored the belt, and 1910 haversack (which had a .45 mag pouch in it) for 157$ Shipped on E-bay. Got lucky I guess. It's un-issued Rock Island dated 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 2, 2014 that's a great deal. Sounds good. I think I'm going to order one because I too don't want to ruin my original helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted June 2, 2014 Absolutely. You'll be happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 2, 2014 do have have all original or repro gear. also do you know of anyone interested in selling any US gear or equipment. I am new to WWI reenacting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted June 2, 2014 do have have all original or repro gear. also do you know of anyone interested in selling any US gear or equipment. I am new to WWI reenacting When I'm all done, I'll have about a 60/40 mix of original and repro stuff. About 60% Will be repro, but 40% will be original. I have an E-tool c coming in the mail any day to complete my gear, and a repro bayonet. Can't wait to have it all completed and done. Will definitely take pictures of it on me when it's done. Even got a set of M1910 dogtags custom made, it's going to look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2014 For your collar disc, you may want to try Repros by Ray at http://stores.ebay.com/Repros-by-Ray. From everything I have read on WWI forums, make fine quality replicas and seems to be open to special orders. I would see if he can help. "No such vendor" if you click the link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted June 2, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 2, 2014 Bonjour. The bolt handle is .03 of your post WWI. Hi Solcarlus! RIA used both the earlier bolt and the later 'swept' handle bolts during 1919 production. Since many of the RIA's were overhauled it is not uncommon to see the later bolts. Springfield also used the later style bolts during 1918-1919. Please see John Beard's bolt chart for RIA: http://www.vishooter.net/slc16_2008.html RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted June 2, 2014 Hi Solcarlus! RIA used both the earlier bolt and the later 'swept' handle bolts during 1919 production. Since many of the RIA's were overhauled it is not uncommon to see the later bolts. Springfield also used the later style bolts during 1918-1919. Please see John Beard's bolt chart for RIA: http://www.vishooter.net/slc16_2008.html RC Abolsutely, however, I'm trying to be as authentic to 1918 as possible so I've bid on a straight handle, more correct for the period. Most likely, 99.9% of people won't notice it, but I do, and that's what matters lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted June 2, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 2, 2014 Abolsutely, however, I'm trying to be as authentic to 1918 as possible so I've bid on a straight handle, more correct for the period. Most likely, 99.9% of people won't notice it, but I do, and that's what matters lol. Nothing wrong with going the extra mile for historical accuracy! That is a very nice RIA as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burch128 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted June 2, 2014 Nothing wrong with going the extra mile for historical accuracy! That is a very nice RIA as well. Thanks much! I can't wait to shoot her. Just have to get some IMR 4895 and we'll be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted June 3, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 3, 2014 Be careful swapping bolts.Have the head space checked if you do not have a set of GO,NO-GO gauges. This is even more important if you are going to reload ammo. Safety first,good luck Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted June 3, 2014 Share #18 Posted June 3, 2014 Bonjour Rusty. Thank you for the link. If I understand correctly, the "curved handle" (bolt handle) appeared in March 1919?This amendment has therefore not been fighting in France.In addition, I understand the use of copies for the reenactment, but then we find on the market for unscrupulous people to sell such items for good; and candid to buy.I know we do not have the same approach on the subject on both sides of the Atlantic solcarlus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclay49 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 3, 2014 it's the little details that nobody notices but you notice to make your gear more authentic that bring history to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted June 3, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 3, 2014 Bonjour Rusty. Thank you for the link. If I understand correctly, the "curved handle" (bolt handle) appeared in March 1919? This amendment has therefore not been fighting in France. In addition, I understand the use of copies for the reenactment, but then we find on the market for unscrupulous people to sell such items for good; and candid to buy. I know we do not have the same approach on the subject on both sides of the Atlantic solcarlus. Hi Solcarlus! RIA introduced the curved bolt in March 1919; but it should be treated as an estimate. I believe that survey was based on examination of original rifles, not necessarily paperwork giving a firm date. Springfield Armory began using the curved bolts in the later part of 1918. Yes, we can thank the late ratification of a peace treaty for changing the 'official' peace settlement on this side of the atlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpirus Posted June 9, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 9, 2014 "No such vendor" if you click the link... This is my ebay link:http://stores.ebay.com/Repros-by-Ray?_rdc=1 This is my Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ReprosByRay Thanks, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted June 9, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 9, 2014 Regarding the bolt handle, I read somewhere not long after I got my '03 that the straight bolt handles had safety issues. I do not recall where I read it, but I did read it SEPARATE from the well-known low serial number issue. Anybody ever heard of that problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted June 9, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 9, 2014 Found it: http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/m1903.htm If you want 100%, find a straight bolt, but if you want to ever shoot it, I'd keep that bent bolt. I primarily SHOOT what I have, so I was not too displeased to find a bent bolt on mine when I read this the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglerunner88 Posted October 7, 2014 Share #24 Posted October 7, 2014 Even got a set of M1910 dogtags custom made, it's going to look awesome. Where did you get them from? I was thinking of getting a blank set from Schipper and then using an original identification stamping set to do mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted October 7, 2014 Share #25 Posted October 7, 2014 Since this was brought back up..... I believe the 32nd Div. used P-17 Enfields in France.....although I do love the '03's too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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