Never trust an officer with a map.
Never trust an officer with a map they told me. One of the first things I did when embarking on a military career, if indeed that is what it was, involved learning how to read a map, and do it well. As an infantryman a map is a vital tool, used properly it can save time, effort and lives, and assist you in getting your job done.
The map itself isn't everything, and you need a reliable compass (or multiples thereof), and a protractor helps too.
My first issue G1098 Prismatic Mk III took some getting used to but was a great piece of kit. It was looking for information on how to refurbish this item that drew me to this site, and an excellent posting by Capt. Peter Laidler, a member here and formerly senior Armourer in the Small Arms School Corps. Duly impressed with Peter's entry I have signed up to learn more and things are looking good.
New Member with a Carcano question
I was searching the net for a part for the lower band on a Carcano M38. Specifically, the nut which holds the swivel in place. I found a 02-03-15 post by Bear Tracks about buying one on ebay from a seller called allibaba34.
I was hoping to be able to contact this person and thought maybe Bear Tracks could help.
Thank you all.
Joe
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New Member from Sandy, Oregon
Long time amateur historian, with a passion for printed words - reading and writing same. I've been published in several dozen magazines, including World at War Magazine, and Vietnam Magazine. Collect many things, including collar pins, WWII all kinds of stuff, WWII language guides, phrase books. I have restored a WWII Ford jeep. Attachment 86731
Lately, I have been getting in military knives.