This was my first Type 38, ever. I’ve owned better ones since and learned a lot. Just looking through old pics and hope I can learn from the experts. I feel like that rear site (anti aircraft wings) was a fantasy piece put on this 38 as I’ve never encountered another. Thoughts?
Edited to say, I’m sure the wings could’ve been legit wartime production, but for a 99 not a 38. I’ve just never seen another 38 with these.. ever.
Sorry, I don’t have pics, but an old battery box off an old tractor.. it’s original but it’s in bad shape. I guess battery acid ate it up. Rusted through on most walls and floors.
Can a good fab guy still save it? if you look up ZTu Moline battery box you can get an idea of construction.
I’d gladly pay well to someone if they can save it. I already had a replica built, but I just hate the idea of throwing away original parts. It’s 2026 and these old parts are getting harder to find and they deserve to be saved.
I’m curious if anyone has actually tried this.
I live in Georgia, but I’m getting a little burned out on my local dating scene. I also love to travel and was already planning a trip out West (thinking Arizona or Southern California). I just went to Europe for the first time a month ago.
My thought was to change my Hinge location to the city I’m planning to visit and be completely transparent in my profile that I actually live in Georgia. Something like: “Based in Georgia, but planning a trip here. If we click after talking for a little while, I’d be happy to fly out for a first date.”
And to me, if the first date is a flop, no loss because I already love to travel.
Also, I have my MBA and I’m considering law school but haven’t picked a school yet.. so in essence, I’m 28, no kids and just sort of open to moving or flying to someone else to visit.
Has anyone done something like this? Did it actually lead to dates or a relationship, or did most people immediately pass because of the distance?
I’m genuinely curious whether this is a reasonable strategy or if it’s just a waste of time.
A friend wants to sell his 1952 Zau Moline. Says he just ran out of money and interest and would rather see the tractor finished than just sit. The tractor had been sitting outside since like 2005, but never had any major mechanical meltdown.
Here’s what he’s done so far- honed cylinders, valve job and rings and rod bearings. The crankshaft he polished, measured in spec so he let it be. Replaced the cracked manifold. Re-cored radiator. Rebuilt distributor ( points, condenser and coil), new front tires and wheels. Rebuilt 6v generator. Hadn’t done the starter yet. He has a replacement fuel tank that needs to be cleaned out. The carburetor has been rebuilt as well as the water pump. Oil filter replaced and he flushed the gear oil from the transmission and refilled it and replaced the transmission lid gasket. Clutch has been adjusted and snaps in place
He was slowly painting it piece by piece I think as he had money.. he painted the grill/radiator shell, front wheels and hood and radiator shroud and fan. He had plans to come back and paint the entire tractor at one time but said as he removed parts to remove dents, he’d just paint them while off.
He doesn’t want a lot of money for the tractor. Says he just wants to see it cross the finish line. Bar something unexpected… doesn’t it sound like most of the heavy lifting is done? This thing is close to being finished, mechanically at least?
I’m in the USA and called a friend in Australia. I went into “what’s app” and found the person, made the call within the app. I talked for 35 mins. I was outdoors and NOT connected to wifi
Now I’m worried my phone bill is going to spike?
I have unlimited internet with Verizon and unlimited domestic calling.
In my recent calls it has this call. But it’s listed as “what’s app audio” and the call shows up in the app as well as “end-to-end encrypted”
I’m not a tech savvy person and don’t know what that means. Can you help me understand if I’m about to have a horrible phone bill?
Long story. My grandpa bought this 1948 (I think) Case LA and I still vividly remember he and I talking about restoring it in 2011 when I was like 13, for my FFA project. This tractor has hydraulic brakes and the brakes are locked up and the wheels will drag if you try to move it. So, sadly we eventually decided it was too much of a project and you see where it rested.. by the edge of the woods.
My grandfather is gone now and grandma recently said something that hurt me. She said “let’s see if we can scrap that old case by the woods, it’s just sitting there”
To me, it represents the project we almost started but didn’t. I’d like to someday see it done, I don’t care about the money. I know I’ll spend more than it’s worth.
I am not sure if the engine is locked, but it’s been outside a long time
The fenders are off and have been laying in the woods so no clue if they’re any good. Not sure where the hood is.
An LA is a rare tractor here. What should I offer my grandma to keep it? She’d probably just tell me to take it, but to keep hard feelings down with other family members I want to give her something in the ballpark of its value? Any ideas are appreciated.
Here’s another Ek.2 I’d like and appreciate reviews and feedback on
The ring is not marked
It did pass the magnet test. The core is magnetic.
Condition Isnt good. It was found in an attic in Europe.
Any red flags? Or legit iron cross?
Thanks!!!
Here’s a Nagoya Type 38 I got in a trade
I’ve had my hands on Kokura and Tokyo 38s, but never a Nagoya.
I can’t find anything online, but is it correct to have these site guards on the front site? Never seen that on a 38 before now
I think the stock is correct. I attached a pic of the kanji stamp I see on the wrist. The bayo lug matches, bolt does not.
Sorry for bad quality of pics. I took these in a mall parking lot from the passenger side of my car.
Here’s a Type 38 from Nagoya I just got
I’ve had my hands on Kokura/Tokyo 38s, but never a Nagoya.
So I have questions.
Does everything look correct?
Approximately what year or range from this series mark?
Is it normal to have front site guards? I don’t remember that on any of the Tokyo made Type 38s.
The bayonet lug appears to match, but nothing else
Thanks so much!!
I decided to post an extension from earlier because the replies were very helpful.
This is a 91/30 Izhevsk from 1936.
No import mark can be found anywhere. Not even the old school “USSR”
No SCW marking on the stock anywhere.
No SA stamps to make me think Finnish
It does have some characteristics like the rear site that would make it a refurb I think.
My grandpa’s best friend from West Point gave this rifle to him approximately 1963. He said his dad has souvenired this among other guns from Korea. I did verify his dad’s service record on find-a-grave today.
My dad remembers seeing this gun in their house in the 1970s and my grandpa was not a milsurp collector and said he just kept this rifle because it was a gift.
For so long I have believed it was actually a SCW rifle and the stories just got tangled up over time.. But now that I’ve researched this gun a little more this week, other than the 1936 date, it really doesn’t have any features of a Spanish civil war Mosin?
What do you guys think?
The number on the butt plate and maybe the magazine floor were struck through and numbered again as well.
Sorry if this is too similar to my other post. I just thought maybe giving more info may help shed some theories on the rifle. My grandpa is gone and I’d really love to learn all I can.
How good would you guys rate the condition also? Thanks to everyone who reads this, I appreciate you.
Curious to hear thoughts. No maker mark. Thanks!
This is a 1936 non-import 91/30 that I’ve been researching.
I’m not too savvy on Mosins and I’ve been told this is a “pinned” rear site? Was that something the Soviets just did after 1945? Or when did they start this style?
Thanks in advance
I have a 1941 (16.8) Type 14 Nambu that is matching fully. Verified by disassembly. I also have an original holster that will go with it. I am advertising it as trade for a type 38 or 99 Arisaka. Fair?
I don’t expect a pristine 99 that’s fully loaded with dust cover and AA sites.
If someone just offered a nice 99, matching, even with a defaced mum, I’d be happy.
The Nambu has some negatives. It is fully matching, but the grip is cracked (I have a replacement to include) and the finish possibly was touched up long ago as the trigger Isnt strawed as it should be. I figured including the holster could help
Fair trade for a common Japanese rifle in good shape?
A good friend is in the buying process of a 2022 bronco advance with Sasquatch package.
112k miles
Does this model have any particular Achilles heel? Anything he should be aware of? Issues that arise after 100k miles?
We thank you!
I’m working on finding all the old MM dealers I can outside of Minnesota. Nothing against Minnesota, but they were home base for MM and I’m focusing on other states, particularly in the southern US
If you don’t mind, if you had a bunch of MMs in your area, comment your state or general whereabouts and it’ll give me an idea of where to look in old newspaper archives to find more old dealerships.
As far as the south, I’m thinking Louisiana and Texas had quite a few. Thanks everyone.
On a 1940s vintage tractor we had an engine shop rework the cylinders and valves, rings, etc
And we installed rod bearings with engine building grease, but have NOT filled the crankcase with oil yet
I didn’t want the engine getting re-stuck so once a week for the last several months I’d go down and turn the engine over with the hand crank a few times. Someone said this could’ve hurt the rod bearings and crank journals since we haven’t filled it with oil yet. Is that true? I really hope it didn’t get damaged that easily.
I’m 28, pushing 29. I have recently caught the travel bug. When I was a kid, we never traveled… ever. Then came undergrad, then I did an MBA, then I wanted to learn to fly airplanes.. so, all of that meant that from 18-26 or so, I was sort of locked down by education and jobs and still couldn’t travel
But within this last year with all obligations completed and I found a really good rental situation (my sister bought a home and needed a roommate to help pay part of her mortgage) so in essence, I’ve finally been able to start traveling for the first time in my life. I’ve only been to NYC, Amsterdam and Belgium so far, but I’m loving it.
The point of the post though is that, my parents started saying I needed to buy a house soon and use my savings to do so. So I sat down with a broker, got
pre approved and started looking at starter homes with a real estate agent. But so far I’ve looked at 2 homes and just haven’t found anything I like. With my current income, any mortgage would be 40-50% of my net monthly income… so, traveling would have to end.. again.
Should I just buy a house now because I do feel it’s the “responsible” adult thing and I have savings for down payment, closing costs, etc or is it wrong to continue renting where I am, leave my savings intact, and just continue to save up extra and see the world?
I really lean towards the second but feel bad for having gotten as far as looking at two houses.. I won’t drain my savings for travel, and my way of thinking (which may be wrong) is that there’ll still be homes on the market when I get done traveling and if I still have money saved.. I might be okay.
I just don’t want to get old and look back and regret not traveling more when I was young because I jumped at a starter home. But, opinions are appreciated?? Thanks in advance everyone.
A lot of these pics are duplicates, but I appreciate any opinions on this flag and its authenticity. It’s gotten good feedback in the groups on Facebook as well as Wehrmacht Awards forum, but I’m a bit paranoid these days of well-done fakes. Thanks so much everyone.
I’ve been friends with this guy since high school and we’re well into our twenties now. Lately he’s started this thing that has me very very agitated and I want opinions if I’m being hard to deal with/dramatic or if I’m justified because he’ll invite me over or agree to hang out with me then either vanish as soon as I arrive or cancel at the very last minute AFTER I’ve altered my plans.
For example not so long ago he said “hey man, grab a pizza on your way back from work and bring it over and we’ll watch a movie, drink a couple beers and eat the pizza” sounded like a good time to me. So I got the pizza and got to his house and suddenly he wouldn’t answer his phone or come to the door. Then he texted me at 2 am that night to say “sorry man I had taken a nap and was still sleeping when you came by.” I get the nap.. but why can’t he set an alarm when we’ve set a time and agreed to hang out??
So I had ended up just eating the pizza by myself and going home that night. Whatever. I let it go and didn’t say a word.
Then the next time we agree to hang out and I text him to confirm and he texts me at the last minute and says “sorry I’m still on the golf course with my friends. Don’t try to stop by.”
This is just the last two times that come to mind, but there’s been other times before now that I can’t remember as explicitly. He literally said recently one of the times we talked “I feel like we’re becoming more distant man”
I’m just annoyed and now I do feel like putting distance down. I know in the big scheme it’s not a huge deal, but to me someone else’s time matters and respect matters. When you agree to hang out with someone and they agree as well, you are taking up their time and giving them your word. When you vanish, cancel repeatedly at the last minute, etc it’s disrespectful in my mind of that person’s time and it’s not really valuing the friendship in my mind
I’ve been friends with this guy since high school and we’re well into our twenties now. Lately he’s started this thing that has me very very agitated and I want opinions if I’m being hard to deal with/dramatic or if I’m justified because he’ll invite me over or agree to hang out with me then either vanish as soon as I arrive or cancel at the very last minute AFTER I’ve altered my plans.
For example not so long ago he said “hey man, grab a pizza on your way back from work and bring it over and we’ll watch a movie, drink a couple beers and eat the pizza” sounded like a good time to me. So I got the pizza and got to his house and suddenly he wouldn’t answer his phone or come to the door. Then he texted me at 2 am that night to say “sorry man I had taken a nap and was still sleeping when you came by.” I get the nap.. but why can’t he set an alarm when we’ve set a time and agreed to hang out??
So I had ended up just eating the pizza by myself and going home that night. Whatever. I let it go and didn’t say a word.
Then the next time we agree to hang out and I text him to confirm and he texts me at the last minute and says “sorry I’m still on the golf course with my friends. Don’t try to stop by.”
This is just the last two times that come to mind, but there’s been other times before now that I can’t remember as explicitly. He literally said recently one of the times we talked “I feel like we’re becoming more distant man”
I’m just annoyed and now I do feel like putting distance down. I know in the big scheme it’s not a huge deal, but to me someone else’s time matters and respect matters. When you agree to hang out with someone and they agree as well, you are taking up their time and giving them your word. When you vanish, cancel repeatedly at the last minute, etc it’s disrespectful in my mind of that person’s time and it’s not really valuing the friendship in my mind