Gebirgsjäger / Mountain Troop Collection

**Rossi** · 07-21-2018, 06:10 PM

by AZPhil

As always, Excellent examples in fantastic condition that I enjoy seeing.
A fitting group for the man who lives in the land of ice and snow.

Semper Fi
Phil

Thanks Philly Dog!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-21-2018 06:10 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**reneblacky** · 07-22-2018, 01:42 AM

Great kit Kirk now you need something from the 139th regt something like this-
Mountain Troop Jacket Officer 139th Regt

**TWS** · 07-22-2018, 02:03 AM

Very nice GJ items. Thanks for sharing.

**Danmark** · 07-22-2018, 10:49 AM

Hey Rossi,
S'cuse my ignorance, but what is the rivets on the crossguard of the bayo for? ( never seen that before )

Also, whats the reinforcing plate on the K98 butt? ( a field repair or ....? )

Thanks Dan

**lebus12** · 07-22-2018, 11:16 AM

Hello, ths is the G 33/40 for Alpine troops.

**Danmark** · 07-22-2018, 11:50 AM

Thanks, I learned something new ......

**Rossi** · 07-22-2018, 03:00 PM

by Danmark

Hey Rossi,
S'cuse my ignorance, but what is the rivets on the crossguard of the bayo for? ( never seen that before )

Also, whats the reinforcing plate on the K98 butt? ( a field repair or ....? )

Thanks Dan

Hey Dan,

From what I understand it has additional steel reinforcing at the butt to strengthen the carbine / rifle construction as the Mountain Troops climbed & moved in the rugged conditions. It was intended to be used as a climbing aid. The carbine / rifle barrel is shorter than the normal K98 so the bayonet is longer than the standard issue. With the longer blade I believe the extra rivets were for increased strength to the bayonet due to the length. I am no expert and will try to find my readings on the rife from years ago.

Here is a video which is a little long but the presenter does give some decent data on this carbine / rifle: YouTube

Also below is the G. 33/40 Carbine laying next to my K98 rifle. You can see length difference in the two firearms along with the difference in the bayonets.

Rossi