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    Re: Solution to the 33/40 sight hood problem

    This is the solution given by an old Wehrmacht armourer. Apparently K89k hoods were commonly used with the grip surface ground to fit the 33/40.
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    That's great information, I was wondering how I could replace the one missing from my 33/40.

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    G.33/40 front sight cover

    It took me many years to find an original front sight cover for my 33/40, it came from a collectorAttachment 38369Attachment 38370Attachment 38371

    I still need the correct cleaning rod

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