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Must say in South Africa we used 7,62 Brens for some time from about 1972 onwards until they all disappeared, replaced by MAG, which were already in service by that time. IIRC local conversions...

Anybody have any facts about what they were doing there and why?

The Italians were vicious fighters when it mattered, and respected, as South African army found on occasion in Ethiopia. Unfortunately sependent on outdated, outworn and insufficient equipment, but...

There are many books being published on our war in South Africa. Usually limited in number but readily available. Many interesting personal stories.

I don't have a dog in this fight but the videos, counter videos, facts, counter facts, rumours, counter rumours, photos, experts and not-so experts, drawings, graphs, photos, eyewitness reports,...

I've wondered for some time. If snipers are that good, why don't they shoot the firearm/weapon instead of the person? Depending if the firearm is visible enough, etc. Especially crew served...

Good idea

Which leaves the question what happened to the original number. And possible Savage markings.

I've had, still have some and used lots of the SADF stuff. Some at the quick glance I only aknlowledge the existance of. Seems a relatively complete glossy.

First one is the esplanade in Durban, taken from the north towards the harbour mouth with the Bluff showing.
Second one must be the hospital.
Third one Zulu maidens dancing with the breasts...

They look much better for formal drill and welcoming squads than the dinky short ones which are common today. Add some history to the occasion too.

That's a Johannesburg registration. Might be late forties if the length of the number is an indication.

Thank you Cinders. It doesn't seem to be widespread but the anger of the townspeople is understandable. I will lool further.

Cinders, could you please provide a reference to the mistreatment of downed aviators? I want to follow it up.

Depending on the value of what you have for sale, I would take it.

The thunderer was for artillery as the sound there is louder than infantry. Never knew an infantryman who used those long ones, they weren't loud enough.

We call them 'ops medics'. Same idea, the man who is going to keep you alive until the docs can make sure of it.

I agree. However, it would be nice is someone with all four SMG could review it in practice. I recollect sometime [IIRC} on this forum the interchangeability was mentioned and how well the...

Sten magazines were based on the Lanchester SMG because the Lanchester was in production already. The Lanchester in its turn was based on the German MP28, thus magazines also. MP38/40 magazines in...

Thanks, they went to a good home.

I need a broken/ruptured case extractor for my no 4 mk 2. In South africa please.

There doesn't seem to be much left if your life partner isn't there to share it. Not looking forward to it.

I know this is politics. The conflict started by Hamas is escalating almost out of control. It will be interesting to see Israel's response, and then Iran, and then allies, etc.

Agreed. However. Got them from a friend going away. Don't want them. Free to a good home.

I have two LE oil bottles free for anyone who collects. South Africa.

Plain one bottom broad arrow, below that is II, B and 9.
One with the button on top 464 on button, bottom broad arrow, WD...