Six U.S. WWII guns – manufactured in 1942 and 1943.

[A square 10]

beautiful , simply beautiful , thanks for the posting

[bolo]

thats a very fine collection of WWII small arms , excellent photography

[browningautorifle]

There! Now that was what I was talking about for pics. I've had most everything at one time or another but years ago I sold it to buy a house. My 1928 Thompson was S68038 and was a vet bringback from Italy. Had both grips and the sling swivel on the front grip like the early military. Nickel bolt and flat one piece ejector. My M1's here someplace in pics but I've never been lucky enough to find an M1 A1 that would pass inspection. Or be affordable. And yes, you're quite right, the extra equipment is a must have.

[mannparks]

and all along us yanks thought you kanuks were anti gun. thanks for the ride it was great.--charles

[Sarge]

I agree, one hell of a good collection!
What is the code/year on the MP 40? What I see indicates 1943 or 44. Is the MP 44 mag loader an original? If so how marked?

I would correkt a few minor errors:
The P.38 became general issue in 1940, but the Luger was produced into 1942 because P.38 production wasn't yet up to requirements.
The MP 40 was never replaced by the MP 43/44 series and was never intended to be. The MP 43/44 was intended to replace the K98k, which it never did.
The MG 42 was intended to replace the MG 34, but never did. The MG 34 continued in production untill the factories were over run in 1945.

Since you don't have a G/K 43 to show, here are mine to fill the gap.
Sarge
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