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- Sat May 23, 2020 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On Facebook, History Can Violate Community Standards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1324
Re: On Facebook, History Can Violate Community Standards
Hi Peter, interesting piece, but I have to agree that the title is "misleading": fact is that Hitler lost WW II, that he could have won is supposition, even if based on facts. No reason to ban it on FB though :) Regards, Lars Hi, Lars-- I agree with you. As a freelance reporter (even a st...
- Fri May 22, 2020 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On Facebook, History Can Violate Community Standards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1324
On Facebook, History Can Violate Community Standards
This is a topic that is debated a lot with German (Third Reich) militaria, but recently I ran afoul of Facebook for sharing a story I wrote. So rather than take it lying down I wrote another story (for Forbes.com) on how Facebook said my history piece violated "community standards." I was ...
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: OVMS Wilmington Ohio Show Delayed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1555
OVMS Wilmington Ohio Show Delayed
I saw that OVMS has announced that the June show in Wilmington Ohio has been pushed back to July.
- Mon May 04, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
Re: My new MG08
I didn't think it was right to have an MG08 and NOT have an MG08/15 to go with it. This just arrived on Friday (thank you to Gus for the help in finding it).
My collectible room is filled so I figured it would be good to just display it in the garden for now.
My collectible room is filled so I figured it would be good to just display it in the garden for now.
- Fri May 01, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: Collector Stories
- Topic: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3848
Re: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
Well, my situation with UPS was in a word: surreal. The package didn't arrive on Thursday as expected but was literally 10 miles from my house I found out. It sat all day, so at 5pm I called UPS, waited on hold and asked to speak to a supervisor. I thanked UPS repeatedly for continuing to work, but ...
- Fri May 01, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: Collector Stories
- Topic: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3848
Re: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
One point I will add is that in the short term we'll have to be far more patient. In the U.S. the mail has been painfully slow. I had waited three weeks for a "two-day" Priority Mail package to arrive. I'm still waiting for another Priority Mail package sent two weeks ago. Yesterday I expe...
- Fri May 01, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: how to... display question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4275
Re: how to... display question
Very nice displays - truly Out of Africa looking!
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:48 pm
- Forum: Collector Stories
- Topic: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3848
Re: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
Not every young person needs to be interested, but remember when you see a kid at a show, treat him or her as they are the most important person there, because they are the future of our hobby. Every kid we snub at a show, or on line, reduces the value of your investments. I agree with you 100% Gus...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Collector Stories
- Topic: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3848
Re: Pickelhauben and Covid-19
This is a topic that has been discussed on other forums. My take is that some will sell as they need the money, others will buy (militaria in general) and some dealers will be destroyed by this pandemic. So far I haven't seen price drops. Those who need money are selling, but unlike the "Great ...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:51 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items Wanted
- Topic: MG08/15 Belt Drum and Steam port cover
- Replies: 1
- Views: 724
MG08/15 Belt Drum and Steam port cover
I'm looking for an MG08/15 belt drum and steam port cover if anyone has a spare of either. Just name a price.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:06 am
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: Debate on Restoration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1294
Debate on Restoration
I've seen many of the YouTube videos on restoration, so this week for Forbes.com I wrote a piece on it.
Are restorations preserving or destroying history:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu ... g-history/
Are restorations preserving or destroying history:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu ... g-history/
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: French Adrian M15 private purchase
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1129
Re: French Adrian M15 private purchase
Very nice examples. It is fascinating the extra work that went into these chinstraps.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:21 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Thanks Enid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1848
Re: Thanks Enid
We only looked at the issue today - all our mail is quarantined for two days!
And Brian, Enid just said you'll have to buy something even cooler next year to make the cut! And hey, she didn't include my MG08 purchase so don't feel bad!
And Brian, Enid just said you'll have to buy something even cooler next year to make the cut! And hey, she didn't include my MG08 purchase so don't feel bad!
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Not German, but some of you might appriciate it.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1342
Re: Not German, but some of you might appriciate it.
Very nice Lewis gun and fantastic Commonwealth display.
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: 2020 Show-of-Shows: THANK YOU from the OVMS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2135
Re: 2020 Show-of-Shows: THANK YOU from the OVMS
We can't go back in time unfortunately - and right now who wouldn't rather be at SOS? So I wrote up a Best in Show Of Shows for GunPowdermagazine.com.
Not the same as being there, but it beats feeling depressed today:
https://www.gunpowdermagazine.com/best- ... -of-shows/
Not the same as being there, but it beats feeling depressed today:
https://www.gunpowdermagazine.com/best- ... -of-shows/
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:07 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Baltimore Antique Arms Show is Canceled
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2770
Baltimore Antique Arms Show is Canceled
The Baltimore Antique Arms Show was officially canceled today.
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: Profile on YouTube's Forgotten Weapons
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3078
Profile on YouTube's Forgotten Weapons
This week I talked to Ian McCollum of YouTube's Forgotten Weapons. He is a very nice guy and is extremely passionate about sharing the history of old firearms:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu ... f4a0a87cf3
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu ... f4a0a87cf3
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: What Do the Hohenzollerns Deserve?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1224
What Do the Hohenzollerns Deserve?
From the NY Review of Books:
https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2020/0 ... ket-newtab
https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2020/0 ... ket-newtab
- Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:43 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: MG08/15
- Replies: 145
- Views: 69471
Re: MG08/15
Those training pieces are very impressive. It is amazing there is so much detail in each.
- Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:41 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: My First of 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3415
Re: My First of 2020
There is some serious history with that one I bet.
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: how to... display question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4275
Re: how to... display question
I've seen on other forums similar designs. Most of the time it requires a custom made metal "hook" that comes out of the wall and has a 90 degree angle and then some sort of ball at the end for the helmet to rest on. As I can see from the photo above it appears it is standard track shelvin...
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
Re: My new MG08
The gun is deactivated so no plans to shoot it. I will take some more photos this weekend. It has been a whirlwind since SOS. The week went by far too fast as I'm sure James, Gus, Brian, Amy and others can attest. I arrived home on Saturday, moved the MG08 to my collectible room and barely have had ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:41 pm
- Forum: WWI
- Topic: WWI helmets protect against shock waves just as well as modern designs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3033
Re: WWI helmets protect against shock waves just as well as modern designs
Here is my piece on the subject - I spoke to a few modern helmet makers for commentary:
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/02/ ... t-helmets/
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/02/ ... t-helmets/
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:42 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: My Purchases SOS 2020
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2771
Re: My Purchases SOS 2020
Nice finds!
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:38 pm
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:31 pm
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
Re: My new MG08
No worries. I guess my efforts to build the brand apart from being me has been successful!ww1czechlegion wrote: ↑Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:40 pmLOL, sorry Peter, I didn't realize those were your tables!
Again, congratulations on acquiring this very nice MG08. It looks super!
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:29 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2020
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15686
Re: SOS 2020
Nice haul Amy! Sorry we didn't get to meet up at the show - always next year.
- Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:32 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
Re: My new MG08
That is my table!ww1czechlegion wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:00 pmIs that the one that "Plunderer Pete" had on his table?

- Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: My First of 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3415
Re: My First of 2020
Wow! I never even saw that at the show. My wife actually was chronicling impressive finds from the show for Military Trader magazine. I wish we would have known as that would have made the list! Thank you for sharing.
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: History Influencers on YouTube
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3809
History Influencers on YouTube
Here is a link to my recent Forbes.com piece on history "influencers." We think of influencers as hawking products and promoting brands, but I've seen some great influencers on YouTube talking about history. Daniel Fisher also does a great job of promoting the items he buys/sells and the s...
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: My new MG08
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4422
My new MG08
This was my "only" real pick up at SOS this year.
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:13 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2020
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15686
Re: SOS 2020
It was great seeing everyone, and my apologies for those I did not see. I was so busy this year that there were literally a dozen people I wanted to see that I never did!
I had a great show. I really only made one purchase (actually not true but only one that counted).
I had a great show. I really only made one purchase (actually not true but only one that counted).
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Adrian v. Modern helmets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3463
Re: Adrian v. Modern helmets
FoxNews quoted me on this one:
https://www.foxnews.com/science/wwi-hel ... s-discover
https://www.foxnews.com/science/wwi-hel ... s-discover
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: American Presidents in Uniform - President's Day
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4156
American Presidents in Uniform - President's Day
Happy President's Day. Even if we might not always like who sits in the Oval Office I think we need to respect that office and hope the person does the best possible job. That said 29 former Presidents stand out as they donned a military uniform and served their country before they served as Preside...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:52 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Adrian v. Modern helmets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3463
Re: Adrian v. Modern helmets
I don't know if I believe this research. I've spoken to many modern helmet makers and concussions are something they've all been working to address, so I find this surprising to say the least!
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2020
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15686
Re: SOS 2020
Time until SOS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v-33jcEDk4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v-33jcEDk4
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2020
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15686
Re: SOS 2020
Glad to hear you'll be able to make it to SOS. I was going to suggest you come anyway to pick your items from Jeff!
Looking forward to seeing all you guys in just two weeks!
Looking forward to seeing all you guys in just two weeks!
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:21 pm
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Schwarzlose Maschinengewehr M. 7
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4185
Schwarzlose Maschinengewehr M. 7
I ended the year with this new addition to the collection: a Schwarzlose Maschinengewehr M. 7. This was the standard issue machine gun in the Austro-Hungarian Army throughout World War I. This example was later reissued to the Romanian Army, and the water jacket extended (the gun was repainted too a...
- Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:09 pm
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: Musee d'Armee
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1273
Musee d'Armee
I wrote a piece on the visit to the Musee de l'Armee in Paris:
https://www.gunpowdermagazine.com/milit ... de-larmee/
https://www.gunpowdermagazine.com/milit ... de-larmee/
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: My favorite piece of my late Brothers collection
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4633
Re: My favorite piece of my late Brothers collection
Truly a spectacular piece and one I know will be special to you.
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: Sea Battalions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4134
Re: Sea Battalions
James, very nice shakos but the connection to Paul is of course priceless. I'm sure you'll treasure these the rest of your life.
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:03 am
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Best Shows in America Article
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1542
Re: Best Shows in America Article
Excellent read Peter. Very useful and informative. It's always fun to go to a US Gun Show even though I know I cannot buy any firearms. That is funny as I find it frustrating to go to shows in Canada and not be able to buy the guns! I regularly make it to the Toronto Show (was there this past Satur...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:02 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Best Shows in America Article
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1542
Best Shows in America Article
While many of the members attend SOS, I thought my piece on the best shows for guns and antique arms might be of interest:
https://www.range365.com/gun-collecting ... -treasure/
I do put in the miles hitting a lot of shows each year.
https://www.range365.com/gun-collecting ... -treasure/
I do put in the miles hitting a lot of shows each year.
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Toronto Show Saturday December 7
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1389
Re: Toronto Show Saturday December 7
See you guys at SOS then!
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Toronto Show Saturday December 7
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1389
Toronto Show Saturday December 7
Will anyone be going to the Toronto Show on Saturday? I'll be there - hoping for good weather for the three hour drive each way.
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:13 am
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: My (all original) German Collection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3298
Re: My (all original) German Collection
That is a great start. But a piece of advice -- start the research when you are young. Buy and read the books. Collecting the knowledge of these items is as important as the objects.
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:21 am
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: Facebook and Military History
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1472
Facebook and Military History
This week I tried to promote the sale price of my book, "A Gallery of Military Headdress" on my Facebook business page and it was rejected by Facebook. In the past my attempts to boost a post for the book have been rejected on the grounds that it violates various standards - probably relat...
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: Imperial German Regimental Flags
- Topic: Does anybody know what this is?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3661
Re: Does anybody know what this is?
I've seen tea towels this size.
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Colombian Sun Helmet - Circa Thousand Days' War
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1633
Colombian Sun Helmet - Circa Thousand Days' War
Here is a helmet I bought this summer. It was sold to me as a "Bolivian" helmet, but the seller probably didn't realize that Colombia is one of the Bolivarian nations in South America. This confuses people who don't understand that Bolivar is referred in several nations and that Bolivia wa...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: WWI
- Topic: WWI Ottoman Uniform and Bashlyk
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1638
WWI Ottoman Uniform and Bashlyk
This isn't original, but it displays well. The Ottoman uniform and bashlyk were made for the 2015 Australian mini-series Gallipoli , not to be confused with the 1982 Mel Gibson movie. It is likely as close as I can get to an original, and it displays quite well. I should have bought the trousers but...