Recent content by Pontrest

I have so many questions... This is a rooftop find? I have heard of attic finds, barn finds, basement finds... never have I heard of a rooftop find. Having said that, they definitely look like they were left out on a rooftop for a while. Any idea why they were on a rooftop? Where was this...

I recently saw a video of an experienced gunsmith bluing gun parts, and I'm going to modify my bluing method for any future JzP restorations. The parts turned out really nice, and the finish looked very similar to the original JzP finishes. The video was on youtube, and the gentleman worked for...

When Germany mobilized for war in July of 1914, they were already behind the curve in terms of materiel for the troops. It's why some Reserve units went to war with the M1888 Commission rifles or M1871/84 Mausers. We're talking millions of young German men needed everything... uniforms, weapons...

I just found another website that appears to be a scam website: Look out for https://heyjudedesigns.shop/product/Original-German-WWI-Prussian-M1915-Jager-zu-Pferde-Lobster-Tail-Pickelhaube-Helmet-Shell-by-Otto-Nachtigall-of-Berlin The price here is more reasonable, but I checked, and they...

Hello all. I wanted to bring to everyone's attention the following website that advertises military collectibles (many of which members of this forum would be interested in) that is actually a big fat scam...

This may be some sort of scam or something similar... offering the same item after it has very clearly sold for what appears to be insanely more than it is worth doesn't seem like a legitimate business model.

Ron, I happen to have some 0000 steel wool on hand, and will give it a try, as I don't want to strip the remaining finish from the steel surface. I don't have Kroil, but I do have a bottle of Kramer's Best Antique Improver, which I have so far been very impressed with as far as performance on my...

Here's my latest project; a nice JzP M1915 missing the spike (yes, I'm interested if you have one), but it's the color of this one that I find intriguing. Before removing the Wappen and Spike base, I thought it was a stripped JzP, but now I see indications that this may be a lighter colored JzP...

Ron, this will be extremely helpful to me, along with the different grits of the sandpapers. I'm excited to get started on some of these projects after I get settled into retirement.

Am I reading correctly that he was the unit's veterinarian?

Nice example of a JzP 8. The stamped letters in the name on the tombak trim do not match the J. P. 8 script, so it is curious. You did a great job cleaning it up! Congratulations on the procurement! Cheers, Tim

JzP Regiments 1-7 had the silver rivets. JzP 8 had the tombak rivets. JzP Regiments 1-6 were formed between 1901 and 1910. Regiments 7 through 13 were formed in 1913. Regiment 8 is the only JzP regiment with tombak rivets. https://www.kaisersbunker.com/pt/JzP_helme.htm...

I have heard great things about George. It looks to me like you have mastered the liner making as well. It also sounds like you are a machinist or master metal worker. The kind of person who about 115 years ago could have had his own metal shop in Trier, hammering out helmets for the 7th and 8th...

Ron, I have tried my hand at restoring some of my M1915 JzP and Kurassier helmets, but have stopped short of getting them to shine like this, resulting in a more aged look. I may rethink the sanding piece specifically, as you have spent way more time sanding than I have. I also find myself...

Hello Art. I've got a nice EM brass base and silver spike that I recently had repaired with solder. PM me, and I can provide photos if you're interested. Tim Zeisset