My WW2 deact gun collection

[Grimebox]

Lovely collection, i am guessing it has grown since, how you display such a large group.

Unfortunately it hasn’t grown since the last photos, although I hope to get some more when funds allow. They’re not really displayed. I have a couple on mannequins and the rest are propped up against the book case

[Grimebox]

I like the Carcano. You are missing the trigger group, aren't you?
Is it a late war construction? Still in 6,5 or recalibrated in 8mm Mauser?

The Carcano is a bit of a mystery as it has a Mauser stock. It was deactivated in 1997 and the certificate states 'S/R, rifle, Beretta'. The last 8 photos on post #1 show the gun in detail and the marks on the stock

[Grimebox]

I got a couple of guns for a Christmas. First up is a Molins No.2 Mk.5 signal pistol. It is marked M601 which is a war time (WW2) British manufactures code for I.L. Berridge & Co of Leicester. They were a commercial knitting machine manufacture.

[Grimebox]

And I also got a vz.27, a Czechoslovakian pistol made whilst under the occupation of the Germans. It is stamped with the Waffenamt.

[Richard2]

Very impressive collection!

[Grimebox]

I got an Italian Beretta M.38/44 for Christmas. It came with a sling, spare mags some tools and a leather bandolier

I must get around to doing another group shot

[Grimebox]

I also got a holster for my flare gun. It’s dated 1943

[mauser9]

Nice collection Grimebox. I enjoy seeing the build quality of these World War 1 and 2 guns. Bit rough around the edges in the later years but still look sturdy.

[Grimebox]

I think I need a bigger floor or to grow taller, the other option is no more guns and I don’t think that’s an option

[mauser9]

Holy smokes!! Looks like ya covered a lot of bases.