Polish soldier photos

[3mk]

I think you mean the picture of German pows right?That looks like a local defense unit and they had all Polish gear but a mix of Polish,Russian and French rifles and bayonets and ive also heard of Mexican and Japenese rifles being used but im not sure.The same with the picture of the 2 border guard soldiers and the dog they had a mix of fire arms

[emileverbunt]

Hi 3MK,

Thanks for your reaction.

I actually meant the border guards. The rifle the guard in front is holding looks like a Mosin Nagant, but shorter with a knife bayonet. That is unusual, I think.

Did Poland modify these rifles?

Cheers,
Emile

[Pawlito]

Hi Emile,

Yes, you're right. It´s polish modified Mosin rifle with polish wz. 24 knife bayonet. The rifle was shortened and modified for 7,92 mm Mauser ammunition.

Paul

[Pawlito]

Follow that link
Polish WZ91/98/25 8mm Carbine

[Polpara]

here are a few more from Pre-war/1939:


Pope John Paul II!

[3mk]

Nice photos PolPara
the reason why i thought meant you the German Pow picture is because the Polish guards look like they have moisin bayonets

[allen35]

Hi!!
This is my first post in forum, few links to many foto's from Poland, september 39
regards
allen

Wrzesie? 1939 - Zdj?cia (cz??? 23) - Ogólnopolski miesi?cznik ODKRYWCA

Wrzesie? 1939 - Zdj?cia (cz??? 22) - Ogólnopolski miesi?cznik ODKRYWCA

Wrzesie? 1939 - Zdj?cia (cz??? 21) - Ogólnopolski miesi?cznik ODKRYWCA

Wrzesie? 1939 - Zdj?cia (cz??? 20) - Ogólnopolski miesi?cznik ODKRYWCA

Wrzesie? 1939 - Zdj?cia (cz??? 19) - Ogólnopolski miesi?cznik ODKRYWCA

[Wisnia]

Hello:
Photos of Polish soldiers.
From my collection: polish artillery and artillery soldiers. Nice to watch.
Best wishes.
Artur

[PRE]

Nice photos PolPara
the reason why i thought meant you the German Pow picture is because the Polish guards look like they have moisin bayonets

3mk,
Those are French bayonets on what appear to be Lebel or Berthier rifles. These and many more French rifles and carbines were included in W.P. inventory right up to the German invasion. The color photo of the soldier standing near the street construction/repair has a French Mle. 1907/15 Berthier rifle.
Great pics, guys.
Pat

[Wisnia]

Hello
Next photos of Polish soldiers.
From my collection: polish artillery,artillery soldiers and 5 batalion telegraficzny. Nice to watch.
Best wishes.
Artur