Viet Cong Weapons Display

[fearn]

Great display! Out of curiosity, what's that pistol directly below the crossbow?

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F

[VANDOO]

CONGRADULATIONS A VERY NICE DISPLAY. I HAVE A MAK AND A SMOKEING PIPE FROM THERE. THE MAK WOULD MAKE A GOOD TOOL AS WELL AS A GOOD WEAPON AND ONE DIFFICULT TO BLOCK DUE TO ITS DESIGN AND METHOD OF STRIKEING.

[trenchwarfare]

I'm sure that any, and every form of chopping tool was used during the conflict(s). Everything from indigenious pieces, to commetial, and military machetes. I would have a pair of "Ho Chi Mihn" sandles, if I could find some of REAL ones. They, like many other pieces of equipment, have been made since the war. The pistol in question, is a break open single shot, of about .44 caliber. The receiver, is made of thick brass plates, riveted together. Then, cut and ground to the desired shape. It originally had a lanyard ring in the butt. Very well made, and most likely copied from a nineteenth century shotgun action.

[spiral]

Cheers trenchwarfare, whats the data on the 3rd grenade from the left? the overal body shape reminds me of the 1914 austrian, corn on the cob pieces...used both by hand & as rifle grenades.

Spiral

[trenchwarfare]

Originally Posted by spiral

Cheers trenchwarfare, whats the data on the 3rd grenade from the left? the overal body shape reminds me of the 1914 austrian, corn on the cob pieces...used both by hand & as rifle grenades.

Spiral

The third grenade from left, is a Japanese Type 97. The previous model, the Type 91, had a booster, and could be used as a Type 89 (Knee Mortar) projectile, or thrown by hand.

[fearn]

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

I'm sure that any, and every form of chopping tool was used during the conflict(s). Everything from indigenious pieces, to commetial, and military machetes. I would have a pair of "Ho Chi Mihn" sandles, if I could find some of REAL ones. They, like many other pieces of equipment, have been made since the war. The pistol in question, is a break open single shot, of about .44 caliber. The receiver, is made of thick brass plates, riveted together. Then, cut and ground to the desired shape. It originally had a lanyard ring in the butt. Very well made, and most likely copied from a nineteenth century shotgun action.

Thanks TW. Not that I know much about guns, but I couldn't place it.

Best,

F