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    M1888 Beil (Axe)

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    Been after one of these for donkey's years. Finally got me grubby mitts on one. marked 131R 2.3.

    Eric
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      #3
      Eric, thats a great axe mate, you could do some damage with that

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        #4
        I've been looking for one of these myself. Very nice find Eric.

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          #5
          I like it!

          Adler 1

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                Gents
                Gran Sasso was kind enough to allow me to purchase his ersatz axe cover. As you see its too large for my example, and therefore is incorrect.
                I tend to believe its a late variant cover protector for the large Pioneer job, and a welcome addition.
                Picture kindly shown in Johan's Book.

                Thanks Gran

                Eric
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                  M1888 Beil

                  I've got one too! Mine is marked to an Erzatz Train Horse Depot or so I was told. The blade was broken at the top and the handle is missing a chunk of wood so a friend of mine that is a blacksmith saved the handle and repaired the break. While he had the head off he repainted all the metal parts graugrün. I am having a leather carrier made for it now.









                  Last edited by Baden_Pionier; 10-23-2014, 03:53 PM.

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                    #10
                    Here's another example...loaded with marks including regiment, date, ersatz battalion, etc. The handle is old, from the same basic type of hatchet but recently added by me.
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