Mine definately weren't as they have a '51 makers date! lol. Never mind I may use them for their intended purpose and keep dust out of my eyes.

BTW, the "mysterious metal hole" will be a popper to attach it to a pistol belt. On the left hand side of the buckle at the front... which i...

I had this problem with my new tommy mags. I opened it up carefully and found that the culprit was a tiny bit of rust on the axle of the smallest, and...

[link]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWII-REPRO-US-AIRBORNE-WEBBING-GEAR-/180578066632?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2a0b4aa...

If you don't get your stencils sorted let me know and I might be able to get them done at cost as I have 2 large laser cutters in my workshop at the m...

I imagine with it being an Ares it'll be more expensive than a deact M3 (£250 for a recent spec) so maybe not a good choice for a collectors piece as...

Looks like they'll be locaps to fit the battery too. So to carry enough rounds for a skirmish you'll need about 6-8 mags with batteries. Priceiest ma...

Checked SOF's website and print catalogue but couldn't spot aything different from the Suspenders I have.

Yeah I've got my shoulder holster setup ok it's the M1918 magazine pouch I'm having issues with. There's a picture of a guy in Airborne kit in this mo...

Some of the stuff I picked up this week - WE colt 1911 My fieldwerks M3 knife finally has a scabbard! M1928 Thompson with real wood kit and sling (it...

How about these as alternatives - http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/deep-fire-mk2-gas-grenade.html http://shop.ehobbyasia...

Waited in all day for my soldier of fortune order. No luck.

welcome!

Yeah, I've got a full 101st kit at the moment. Just another item for my impulse buy box!

Had to take apart my new thompson hicap as it wasn't feeding. Turns out a tiny bit of rust on a gear was jamming it up.

Welcome to the forum.

Well if anyone fancies a pair - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120610311444&ssPageName=STRK...

Thanks! The set I bought has exactly the same "army goggles" picture on the box in the top right so fingers crossed I scored some originals ...