Hey all, I have had this one in my collection for some time now and was always curious to know who the maker was. It has 100% of finish appears to be in tact on front.
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Back: The knife/ bayonette is scooped out as is the butt or stock of the gun.Last edited by Airborne Nut; 05-25-2004, 06:35 PM. -
Finish that is shiny under the light not dull like zinc goes dull. Dont know what it is made of but the deatil is phenominalLast edited by Airborne Nut; 05-25-2004, 06:34 PM.Comment
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The pin and hinge seem to have some sort or frosting on them? Not to sure if that is an indicator or the original finish or what.
-ShaneComment
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Anyone at all? Surely someone has seen this type before. Thanks!
-SHaneComment
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Hi Shane,
This is an Assmann made zinc IAB with an absolutely unique design that also exist as a hollow buntmetall and zinc version and as a late war cast variant.
What you call the frosted finish on hinge and catch are in fact the only remains of the original finish. As a result of the better alloy quality the finish only survived on these surfaces.
KR
PhilippeComment
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Philippe, I had a feeling you'd know who made this IAB. Thanks a million!
Shane
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