bullitt Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hey all I am after a M1 Carbine or a Thompson SMG to go in the rifle holder of my 42 gpw. I cant make up my mind which to ghet so i wondered if you could help me decide. Which would you rather have?? Also I have seen a carbine in the rifle holder but I aint seen a Thompson in one. I am told the Thompson fits ok but does it look ok in the holder?? cheers shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi Shaun The Thompson will go in the holder but it does require a bit of force and is not ideal,I have seen people fit a holster to take a Thompson just at the rear of the front wing but I don't know if this was ever done during WW11 or if it is just another 'show addition'. Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi all, to my knowlege rifle holders were not fitted till post Oct 1943 vehicles, unless on earlier vehicles it was fitted later in service life (or by collectors ) Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I have also seen the leather holsters that fit on the outside of jeeps, bikes etc that will hold a Thompson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Scabbard, Leather, Thompson. M1940 From the Harley. or Scabbard, Leather, Rifle. M1938. With brass throat to protect rifle bolt. or even; Scabbard, Leather, Rifle. or Scabbard, Leather, Rifle M1904, both carried over from WW1 Plenty of photgraphic evidence for all types. Even Racks, Gun, Universal, as seen on jeep windshields, being fitted to the outside of the jeep body passenger side, with slot uppermost. For passenger ready action use. Field mod in forward areas. For that little 'edge' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 That settles that then,pays your money ,takes your choice. Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullitt Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Treat youself now, repro from Holland, starting bid £80, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/US-WW2-style-Leather-Thompson-M-1940-Scabbard_W0QQitemZ6605650315QQcategoryZ4721QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullitt Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Yeah I saw that. Im not sure though. Looks a bit naff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Could find you a"genuine" one for just twice the price, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Treat youself now, repro from Holland, starting bid £80, Hmm, I can't see clearly stated this is a repro. Not very nice of the seller.... Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Yes perhaps the bold lettering in the title stating: WW2-style was confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 It looked way to new to me. Some times you need to read what is not written, they don't lie but don't give the complete truth either. We buy lots on auction sites so know most of the tricks and still get shafted sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 To be fair the seller does discribe it as being "new". for the price it's a good repro and the colour is not bad,remember most original leather items have had 60+years of use and leather does darken with getting wet or being oiled. I have an un-used 1942 dated holster that is the same colour as this. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi Matt I have seen a no of scabbards on Harleys but in amuch lighter colour, no idea if they were repro's but were some issued in a lighter colour which would turn to US Russet Brown when polished as was the case with some other items? By the way, any progress on transport for your GMC from Immingham? Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi Degsy, A lot depends on the type of hide used,but yes much of the original NOS leather I've seen is a very light colour. all leather will darken with age/use. Lloyd had some NOS tool straps off me and they were a light redish brown. I have transport sorted for the GMC thanks,should be getting it here in March. Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydriver Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 As the reproduction scabbards, rifle slings and ect all made of new leather, it is going to be much lighter due to age. I purchased a reproduction WWII dated leather sling for my 1903A3 Springfield and darkened with a leather treatment product called mink oil. It will darken the bright leather, giving it a more worn look and also it water proofs and protects the leather at the same time. Worked for me, but then I don't know if that product is available over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hi AD Nice to see you on here. Mink oil is a new one to me, for years I have used leather oil which is sold for use on boots, horse harness etc, it may be a similar product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Mink oil? Surely it must be easy to make your own, Take 2 mink, plug in blender.............. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Mink oil?Surely it must be easy to make your own, Take 2 mink, plug in blender.............. :shock: You could try baby oil ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Take 2 Babies, plug in blender.............. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Steve,it would have to be industrial one mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Steve,it would have to be industrial one mate!! They make industrial Babies?? :roll: Going back to weapons for jeeps, were there any weapons larger than a 50 cal fitted during WW2? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Yes Steve, the 37 mm Anti tank gun was tried, and entered service in limited use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I was wondering, since the French fitted some hefty weapons to the M201's. That must have got the springs bouncing! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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