Deactivated Springfields are hard to find over here, and expensive for an old bolt action rifle. For a long time, I toyed with the idea to build a reproduction M1903A4 sniper rifle. I had pretty much given up on the … Continue reading →
Already announced in April, but I heard it will be June until it hits the news stands. I’m watching out for my copy! I love these specials (Hors-Séries) from Gazette des armes. They are full of large and detailed color … Continue reading →
A real deactivated BAR can set you back 1500 – 2500 euros. The VFC airsoft BAR, though excellent, still cost over a 1000. So a Chinese copy had been a long time coming. With everyone going full-metal now, the collector … Continue reading →
The long awaited folding stock M1A1 paratrooper carbine reproduction from Denix is out now. Like the regular Denix M1 carbine, there’s the early and late version (with fake-adjustable backsight and bayonet lug). See photos from the Denix website compared here. … Continue reading →
See how to clean empty brass shells. – Do not try this with live ammunition! – It’s quite simple, really, even with these very dirty .30 caliber shells. They were stuck to the cotton ammo belt, found inside a rusty … Continue reading →
About 6 months after acquiring a set of original Bangalore torpedo connectors and the rare nose piece, I started looking for ways to make a complete set. Getting the proper metal pipes, paints and stencils took some time. But this … Continue reading →
The M3A1 released by ARES earlier was a beauty, but sadly, no cocking lever. I was very tempted by the superior finish of this full metal replica. The grey parkerization looks really convincing and it’s a really solid piece. But … Continue reading →
At last, Denix seems to have picked up on feedback from collectors and re-enactors and is now bringing us the early M1 carbine without the bayonet lug and with the early flip-flop rear sight. Thanks Hugh for pointing this out … Continue reading →
I finally took some pictures of my ‘aged’ King Arms Thompson. To my taste, I already obtained the desired effect with some light rubbing with fine steel wool. I could have dented the furniture with a washcloth filled with nuts … Continue reading →
I sold all my airsoft AEG’s years ago, but I tried to get my hands on one of these as soon as they came out. After putting off buying a Marui Thompson because of plastic wood, plastic lower receiver and … Continue reading →