(edited title) Museum's inventory: Hemburg 1915, No.2 for Koninklijke Marechaussee

[dauph197]

Hi Guys,

As I told you, here are some more picture as I go through the Museum's collection.

Here is a Hembrug 1915. It was certainly modified but, by who and why? Factory refit? Prototype? Commenst are more than welcome.

Have a good one,

Martin

 

[JP]

I believe it is this Model, very rare piece: No.2 for Koninklijke Marechaussee carbine with a folding bayonet

 

[dauph197]

This is what I just found... as you said, a rare piece with approx 1800 made.

 

[smellie]

The ammunition may be made quite easily, starting with .303 casings and a 6.5x55 die set.

The special CLIPS for the Magazine are VERY hard to find.

This is a SUPERB rarity, wonderful condition!

Holland adopted the Mannlicher turnbolt system in 1895, purchased the first rifles from the Oesterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft Steyr (just try saying that with your mouth full!) and then took a licence to make their own at the Royal Arsenal at Hembrug. Holland was neutral in the Great War, but these rifles did go through some bitter fighting in 1940 and are very rare today in ANY configuration. This is, of course, one of the rarest.

 

[Nyles]

Might also be of interest:

A Karabijn Marin for the KNIL Navy / Marines. Looks pretty much like a No.5 Anti-Aircraft Troops carbine, but with a hole drilled through the front sight base for a sight protector (missing on this one). About 2500 made in 1940.



M1932 inventory mark - for Marijn Weapon # 1932, not the date.

Front sight protector hole.

 

[gaff]

very cool pieces.

 

[diopter]

Neat find.
Victorian/almost steampunk.

Something intriguing about switchblade carbines.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/carlosdiaopter/library/Arisaka Type 44 Carbine?sort=3&page=1