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Post by bbtoys333 on Oct 6, 2007 13:26:21 GMT -5
Hello,
Where is a good place online (in US preferably) to get a good replica of the 0.7 liter version?
I don't need to have an actual wwii one but also don't want a not authentic looking east German one.
There are places (bayonet inc. maybe?) where you can get repro wool covers, canteen straps and the bakelite cups but I would like to get a complete set with a relatively new cap, bottle and a black metal cup. It would be great if the whole combo could be had for $60-80.
Can anyone here help?
Thanks!
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Post by binarypunisher on Oct 6, 2007 14:06:05 GMT -5
AFAIK, no one make a complete repro of a German canteen. Which is a damn shame.
I have heard rumors of Sturm coming out with one however.
Your best bet is still eBay.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Oct 6, 2007 16:24:47 GMT -5
Or gun/militria shows
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Post by Gerry on Oct 6, 2007 20:32:49 GMT -5
You can get mint originals for $75-$90! If you dont wanna do that try Traders of the lost Surplus, I bought one of their complete Repro's the TS 30 canteens and it is excellent though it doesnt say it is a repro, you will have to settle for an aluminum cap instead of Bakelite though. Here is the link: www.totls.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=51I bought my original 1942 for $90 at a militaria show Check these out, they can get pretty pricey but look real mint! stores.ebay.com/German-WW-II-Shop |
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Post by bbtoys333 on Oct 6, 2007 22:07:06 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help. Maybe I can hold off getting one until I get myself to a militaria show....
but the TS28 at the Traders of the Lost Surplus looks like a reasonably solid bet at $75 plus postage. This one supposedly has original WII parts (unlike the TS30 which doesn't seem to), at least acc. to the website.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Oct 7, 2007 2:04:47 GMT -5
I bought my mint canteen for 50 at a gunshow.
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Post by Lev on Oct 7, 2007 8:34:02 GMT -5
1944 Militaria has a good canteen selection. I got a 1 liter there for 70 or so. It's a real nice canteen with the bakelite cup, etc. Can't recommend it enough.
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Post by bbtoys333 on Oct 8, 2007 11:38:29 GMT -5
Thanks - that's another useful vendor to consider.
Their website says that they don't have the 1 lit. canteen anymore though. That's the one I originally wanted but later thought the 0.7 l is more versatile.
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Post by Lev on Oct 8, 2007 12:41:11 GMT -5
The canteen's blow out the door pretty quickly. Best thing to do is give him a call and get on deck for his next shipment. That's what I did. Real nice fella too.
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Post by Gerry on Oct 8, 2007 21:06:42 GMT -5
Thanks - that's another useful vendor to consider. Their website says that they don't have the 1 lit. canteen anymore though. That's the one I originally wanted but later thought the 0.7 l is more versatile. I think only Medical & Mountain troops used the 1 liter canteen. |
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Post by Russianboy on Oct 8, 2007 22:38:17 GMT -5
Traders of the lost Surplus has a relaly weird order form.
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Post by Lev on Oct 11, 2007 22:21:20 GMT -5
Thanks - that's another useful vendor to consider. Their website says that they don't have the 1 lit. canteen anymore though. That's the one I originally wanted but later thought the 0.7 l is more versatile. I think only Medical & Mountain troops used the 1 liter canteen. That's a common misunderstanding. The 1 liter canteens were issued to all branches throughout the war. Their issue was not exclusive to medics, etc. |
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Post by binarypunisher on Oct 21, 2007 12:37:37 GMT -5
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Post by bbtoys333 on Oct 21, 2007 17:04:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the link to the LW canteen. Unfortunately I am looking for a regular Heer/Waffen SS one.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Oct 21, 2007 21:57:12 GMT -5
You can change out the covers.
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