Michael Dorosh Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I've gotten some great new scans of Unteroffizier Albert Bertsch, who I interviewed for my GD site. http://members.shaw.ca/grossdeutschland/bertsch.htm The interview has not changed but the images have. Still a couple of the older scans, but Jeremy has kindly given me new scans and also some new photos I've not seen before. [ September 23, 2003, 12:00 AM: Message edited by: Michael Dorosh ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusOHGamer Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 That was pretty cool. Too bad there wasn't more of it. Thanks for posting... COG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hey Michael, This doesn't have anyhting to do with the intereview, (which was pretty god) only way I can get a hold of you. I was wondering if you knew of a site or a individual, where I could get a original K89K rifle sling from. I have been to several gun/collector shows and haven't found anything (or anything in decent shape). I figure you collect so maybe you might know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Carr Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Tracer, Try 1944militaria.com or Atthefront.com for that rifle sling. On occasion these guys come across original equipment. I don't know if you would be interested in a reproduction sling but there are plenty of them out there. Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedbump Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Michael, I don't normally act as a grog or historian, but one comment on the pictures posted on your site. I think the picture you have listed as overhead communication lines is actually a well. Travelling in Hungary, you see these canitlevers on the plains everywhere. With a weight on one end and a bucket on the other, little effort is necessary to draw up the water. Jeff 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG_Cloghaun Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Very, very cool site, Michael. Anyone can see you put alot of hard work into the site. Great job. BTW, the one on CMAK is looking beautiful as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Thanks Jack, I have tried them and he doesnt have any in at the moment, and Ilooked at the repros but this 98K is all original, bayonet and matching serial numbers so I want a original sling for it, thanks for the help though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Reily Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Very, very good post. Those two photos of the tanks are they MKIIIs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Speedbump: Michael, I don't normally act as a grog or historian, but one comment on the pictures posted on your site. I think the picture you have listed as overhead communication lines is actually a well. Travelling in Hungary, you see these canitlevers on the plains everywhere. With a weight on one end and a bucket on the other, little effort is necessary to draw up the water. Jeff Now that is extremely helpful, thanks! Can I credit you with the info? Feel free to contact me at madorosh@shaw.ca and you can tell me the proper credit info. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 Thanks again, Speedbump, I've edited the caption. May take a day or so for the updated page to appear. Yet another reason why I love this forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 I believe the tanks are Pz IIIs but am not an expert. As for K98 slings; not sure of a source. I bought mine 10 years ago... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Carr Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Tracer, Did you try 1944militaria.com for the original k98 sling? I just saw this on his site: Original German WWII k98 Leather Slings- These are original slings and are in used condition. These are a very dark brown, almost black, color from being used in the war, storage and age. Most have some type of manufacturer marking or date on the leather or metal hardware, but some are not marked. We would not recommend using these for re-enacting due to the age. These would be great for putting on the original k98 rifle in your collection. Good condition. We only have ones that are un-marked for $35.00 You may want to call or e-mail him to see if he has any. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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