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05-18-2013, 09:11 AM

Steve T replied to a thread Australian WWII - Far North Queensland Metal detecting and recovery in Battlefield Archaeology

Nice little haul :) I would have to assume that the camp had a firing range nearby, (95% of them did), which would be the best place for you to...

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05-15-2013, 08:18 PM

Steve T replied to a thread "I Hate When That Happens" in Discussions

I remember that day. I managed 100 yards in 3 seconds just as the first of a pile of 20 No. 36m's started to fizz. Amazing how fast you can run when...

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05-12-2013, 09:13 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Rock tumblers - The easy way to clean WW2 relics in Restoration & Refurbishing

Good ain't it :) Good old whitehunter for putting me onto them............he is useful sometimes...... :)

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05-12-2013, 09:09 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

No problem gouldy. Pleased to help. And on that note, here is some more help ........... :) Bullet = the projectile that comes out the end of...

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05-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

The bakelite pieces are parts of a No 247 Allways fuze, used with No 69 and 77 grenades and lots of other stuff as well :) A quick lesson for you....

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05-12-2013, 08:09 AM

Steve T replied to a thread Rock tumblers - The easy way to clean WW2 relics in Restoration & Refurbishing

.....or dishes

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05-12-2013, 12:26 AM

Steve T started a thread RRPG website - Update in Discussions

Hi all I am sure most of you are aware of the RRPG website, ( WW2 Relic Retrieval and Preservation Group ). Just thought I'd let you know that...

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05-11-2013, 10:51 PM

Steve T started a thread Rock tumblers - The easy way to clean WW2 relics in Restoration & Refurbishing

Hi all Thought I would share this method with you for cleaning WW2 relics. Whitehunter put me onto this a year or so back and it works extremely...

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05-09-2013, 07:46 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Relic identification. in Battlefield Archaeology

Sorry......just seen you knew what the ignitors were :)

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05-09-2013, 07:44 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Relic identification. in Battlefield Archaeology

The two L shaped things,middle row far left are friction ignitors for artillery guns. I believe these are for 18lber guns but don't quote me on it!...

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05-07-2013, 08:06 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

It looks a bit flimsy for an ammo crate in my humble opinion. The strap and rings wouldn't take much weight. Maybe ration crates?

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05-06-2013, 05:02 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Australian WWII - Far North Queensland Metal detecting and recovery in Battlefield Archaeology

I was down the carboot flogging crap out of the garage, (£146 :) ), and initially saw this on my tiny phone screen, in glaring sunlight. Obvious on a...

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05-06-2013, 07:46 AM

Steve T replied to a thread Australian WWII - Far North Queensland Metal detecting and recovery in Battlefield Archaeology

I can't tell exactly from your picture but the mortar is one of three things. Practice, smoke or para illum. Can you take a pic of the top please. ...

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05-04-2013, 11:46 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

Please don't advise members to keep an illegal item. An AP bullet is an illegal item. Simple as.

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05-04-2013, 09:52 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

Oh, just one other thing. Pet hate of mine (and others on the forum)........... **** pedant mode engaged **** Cartridge = the brass or steel...

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05-04-2013, 09:44 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

I'm afraid so yes. Covered in section 5 of the firearms act. I'll ID some more stuff tomorrow when I have a longer look at the pics :)

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05-04-2013, 09:27 PM

Steve T replied to a thread My First day detecting and wow , some amazing finds, help needed on I.D in Battlefield Archaeology

Okey dokey....let's see if we can help here. The bakelite cap looks like the cap off a No. 69 grenade. Your large calibre round is a .50 calibre,...

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05-03-2013, 09:02 AM

Steve T replied to a thread Stalingrad: digging near Gorodisсhe & Gumrak in Battlefield Archaeology

Sebastien........clean all the alloy pieces. There is likely to be a number on those somewhere as well, and/or even a factory inspection stamp.

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05-02-2013, 08:14 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Thanks Elliott. I realised they were probably used in numerous aircraft, but I did hold out a small hope that the code would tie it down. :) :)

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05-02-2013, 07:44 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Stalingrad: digging near Gorodisсhe & Gumrak in Battlefield Archaeology

Certainly looks like an aircraft part to me Sebastien. I'll see if I can track the code down. Can you make the missing letters/numbers out ?

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05-02-2013, 09:12 AM

Steve T replied to a thread Digging in KURLAND in Battlefield Archaeology

More great finds :) Love the STG.......fantastic find :)

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05-02-2013, 07:39 AM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

True. I am dismayed to hear that someone believes they can get as excited as me. Terrible state of affairs....... It's a lack of respect Dave,...

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05-01-2013, 03:26 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

The video of this dig is finished and available for viewing. RAF airbase Dump - Amazing relics recovered - YouTube :)

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05-01-2013, 11:33 AM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

I have finally got round to cleaning up the CBLS main plates recovered on the day. As well as the data plate, they also have stamped codes but I have...

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04-29-2013, 10:33 AM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Hi Tiffy You mean No. 426 & 425 ? I have plenty of those in my collection along with the storage tubes that clip to the PIAT itself. Neither the...

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04-28-2013, 08:03 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Electric pillar drill, wire brush attachment, max RPM. Works a dream :)

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04-28-2013, 07:34 PM

Steve T replied to a thread 20p carboot purchase - Don't mind if I do ! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Thanks guys :) If it wasn't for that the boot would have been a total bust ! Jeez I hope not! She had a face like a bag full of spanners and a...

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04-28-2013, 07:05 PM

Steve T started a thread 20p carboot purchase - Don't mind if I do ! in Attic & Old Barn Finds

Hi all Usual carboot today, and the usual people selling old shoes, old tools, shoplifted aftershave/razors/Nurofen and kids toys. As per usual I...

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04-28-2013, 06:26 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Thought I'd take a couple of the better quality No. 848/42 bases apart to see what was in them. :D :D :D

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04-27-2013, 08:13 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

You also have a Bren 100 rnd magazine adapter. The bracket thing in the middle of your sten parts. You can see what it should look like in this link,...

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04-27-2013, 08:09 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Nice finds LS. The Vicker's 'stand' part.....I think you meant Vicker's tripod ! Picture below.......holds the weapon to the tripod.

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04-27-2013, 07:04 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

I've tried finding those before M3......rarer than hen's teeth......

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04-27-2013, 06:57 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

I know someone who has another 4 Vickers 250rnd cloth belts, (without the brass ribs), for £15 each. That any good ? I also have a cloth 250rnd...

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04-25-2013, 07:30 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Collecting WW2 Relics: Any auction houses to avoid . . . or to embrace? in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

Easy solution Robert. Do what I do and dig them yourself. Admittedly it would involve a lengthy holiday or even a move to Europe, but at least you...

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04-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Thanks for the correction m3 :) As for the lipstick, the bottom doesn't seem to turn, hence why I thought it was something else. I'll get it heated...

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04-25-2013, 02:09 PM

Steve T started a thread RRPG big dig weekend - Day 2 - British army dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Hi all The day after the RAF base dump dig, (...

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04-24-2013, 05:07 PM

Steve T replied to a thread Unknown aircraft instrument panel in Armour, Weapons, & Aircraft recovery

Knew you'd come through in the end ! Thanks PB :) :) :)

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04-24-2013, 02:11 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Oh, and Richard, the inspectors stamp relates to............ DH = de Havilland ...........as opposed to...... DHB = de Havilland, Broughton...

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04-24-2013, 02:09 PM

Steve T replied to a thread RRPG Big Dig weekend - Day 1 - RAF airbase dump in Battlefield Archaeology

Another item cleaned. This one has been sitting in vinegar since Saturday. It has come up really well :) :) Bomb transport nut and/or penetration...

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