WW2 Binoculars, Ammo Crates, A Russian Rifle, And More!

In this episode, we show you a bunch of things that walked in the door including WW2 German ammo crates, Nazi Kriegsmarine binoculars, map cases and tools, and more!

[@alexanderfechter1833]

KF stands for Kältefett, what means, that the fat in the binocolar worked also in cold conditions, as in russia.

[@martinnorbeck5961]

Between you and Mark Felton, I have been entertained for hours already. My Father was in the big one in Europe and North Africa. He had always admired German products and would tell me stories of the war and his experiences. More Japanese stuff would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you.

[@loganyoung2408]

maritn norbeck I’d love to see more Japanese stuff as well

[@eddiemiller6237]

Arrow in triangle markings on chamber means that Mosin's carbine were made in Izhevsk weapon factory.

[@GazalAlShaqab]

"If I put them together, they start fighting" - excellent! :) Beautiful pieces, thanks for sharing!

[@JohnW1711stock]

The U Boat captain left them in his locker. He used the periscope, instead. LOL!

[@andrewbarron7690]

My partner just finished a shift at her new job as a checkout operator while I was watching this. You and her both have a passion for what they are doing at a difficult time. I really enjoyed hearing from both of you. It is a pleasure to subscribe.

[@TylerSnyder305]

Its very interesting to see how much these look like a pair of binoculars from as late as even the 90's.

[@olecanole8596]

Concerning the pair in the bakelight case, cxn is the maker's mark. It stands for: Emil Busch AG, Optische Industrie, Rathenow.

[@nancybarnes29]

another slick instructional by a master showman who should have his own primetime tv show

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks Nancy. My ego is already too big ! :)

[@stoneblue1795]

Neat goods, Tom. Thanks for brining us this one. Again, commercial free. What a treat.

[@synchrome62]

As mentioned before “German heroes” and “German loyalty”. Fantastic artifacts!!!

[@jeffreypalaka1656]

If you could somehow research those binoculars won in the lottery, the U505 is in Chicago underground in the Museum of Science & Technology. I am sure the curator there would have some great info for you.

[@lanetaylor7496]

All I can say is Wow!!! Gorgeous pieces of equipment and amazing history!! Please keep up these great videos for sure!!

[@frenchfan3368]

Thanks for such an entertaining and education video Tom! Yes, "Nicht werfen" would translate as "Do not throw" into English. In English, we would indeed say, "Handle with Care" as languages are not direct translations of each other. Speaking of the Kriegsmarine, I would like to point out the scary statistic that the Kriegsmarine suffered the highest casualties (nearly 75 %) of any military of the German military during the Second World War. As you mentioned, I have a strong feeling there are/were many Mauser HSCs still at the bottom of the Atlantic. Keep up the great work Tom! Do you ever talk about bayonets by chance?

[@kutamsterdam]

I love to watch you present all the goodies and enjoy your humor and enthousiasme👌, stay safe and healthy ... and thanks for your prompt reaction to my question about my WW2 CZ vz27 😊

[@anthonybonomo5670]

Fascinating! Enjoy all your video's.

[@richhiway]

Awesome find.

[@michaelellard4664]

Very enjoyable watching.

[@dkcollecting6426]

Another Great video:) The mosin rifle could have bin used by a a member of the “Osttruppen” which is a German unit of eastern volunteers. But I could be wrong.... i have a small cardboard box like the one the g43 ammo is in... mine is stamped with ink: Mauser Kar98 1936. And then it has the original 3 clips of 5 rounds (deactivated)

[@tommygun6028]

Great episode 👍😎🤝

[@codaalive5076]

My grandfather had two pairs of German WWII binoculars. Telling from memory i'm quite sure one were like 1st model on the video. They had the same bakelite cover, marking style, color and were made by Dienetglas. Case, straps and stiching also looked the same, although not in so good condition. I must say they could easily compare to many modern binoculars because optics were great, build quality too. Unfortunately i can't remember if circle was blue but i know it had one. The other pair was smaller, lacked case and quality wasn't as high. Don't remember it well either. Wish my grandfather was still alive and i collected more of antiques. Like complete mono RCA system from 30's having amplifier, separated amp and case with marking. Great build quality although Germans beat such things with Telefunken/Siemens and similar company's products.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks for showing these WW2 Binoculars an that Russian Rifle , Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emilduba853]

The moisin nagant looks like its not as long as the standard issue but yet longer than the carbine version. Germany was doing a lot of last ditch weapon gathering and making towards the end of the war. To me it almost looks like someone was making a 98k length moisin nagant but i could be wrong.

[@kobuserasmus2934]

Fascinating stuff!

[@63grandsport11]

That german clinometer is a tool that is used to measure the angle of elevation, or angle from the ground. Its placed on the weapon

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks !!

[@john1349]

Fascinating!

[@hesusdebodemloze6362]

Unseren Helden = Our heroes

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks

[@mrijk1946]

Maybe its a parade mosin nagant ?

[@nancybarnes29]

hi tom, its bob w of the bob and nancy, sport horses and phesanting shooting couple. we both watch all of your exquisetly entertaining and humbly informative presentations. part of the charm of the show is that you ask uor viewers for their knowledge and suggestions. also you have that certain droll flare born of confidence. vty bob and nancy some horses and pointers.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks so much Bob!

[@redcat9436]

Coolers are great for shipping because they're waterproof and almost indestructible.

[@imtiazhasan2584]

Map-case; he purple writing pencil is a "Copying Pencil". Saw those sold in stationary shops in the 1960s. It left a purple mark on a wet tongue (should not have done the test, because the dye is toxic !)

[@WAFFENAMT1]

I may be wrong but I remember seeing somewhere that the blue dot signifies what kind of grease to use on the binos, the clinometer was used for sighting in an MG 42 on an optical tripod mount

[@WAFFENAMT1]

fifty years ....not sure but I think, filling binos with nitrogen is a post war thing, the blue dot means the binos used greases etc. intended for cold weather

[@cheapolegunguy]

That is a sweet treasure trove of goodness :)

[@michaelellard4664]

Very interesting website. Thanks.

[@dustyfarmer]

Shot hole borers. Look for fine dust in the holes to see if they are still active.

[@63grandsport11]

Germany surrenders, May 7 1945. U 234 Surrendered to USS Sutton, May 14 1945. Then sunk by torpedo from USS Greenfish during trials, 20 November 1947.Crew was lucky to survive.

[@DavidUKesb]

Various coloured symbols like the blue dot refer to the type of grease used in manufacture, eg for cold weather use and so on.

[@AdamosDad]

To bad the first case was re-finished. The Bakelite case would have been fairly sturdy new, but with age they out gas and become very brittle.

[@makachigta5930]

Shot gun news used to sell the boxed 9mm in the back section.

[@armourpiercer]

cxn stands for Emil Busch AG Optische Werke Rathenow

[@The_pioneer80]

Wow!

[@abdulazizalmrbati693]

cool videos bro any plans to review Mauser C96 !?

[@codaalive5076]

Bergmann-Bayard is similar and C96 just don't look that good. Guess it is not to his taste :)

[@jackertl6416]

The calculator has my last name on the case for it super cool

[@terryschmidt8259]

first crate full of post powder Beatle damage.

[@richhiway]

German engineering. Overbuilt ammo crate!

[@dw566]

Thanks for this "grab bag video". I appreciate your efforts to show us these interesting and varied items of history. Very entertaining!

[@aviationbrick3172]

werfen means "to throw" or "to toss" Nicht means "not"

[@TheSchmed]

“Clito” meter ? Oh God, don’t tell your wife.

[@rdmountford3132]

Lol....M for Marine does not mean U boat......Most were used by Ships crew.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Nazi Eagle M was the insignia for the Kriegsmarine or German Navy. And you are correct. That could be any ship. But the rubber covers on the top and bottom was only issued to U boats. Over a dozen people have offered to buy in the 2k range.

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

Means don't throw out.

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Thanks, but handle with care makes more sense :)

[@arnaudnilwik]

@@LegacyCollectibles Nicht werfen = do not throw. (handle with care)

[@arnaudnilwik]

Deutsche Treue = German fidelity.

[@martinnorbeck5961]

@@arnaudnilwik thanks for the translation. Would love to have that paper weight.

[@codaalive5076]

We were lucky USA, Russia and England had so big population compared to Germany. Judging by quality of American binoculars and most other gear during that period, we would be in 1000 years Reich if they had maybe half of that population. We are still fortunate to be free i guess.

[@andrewallen9993]

British radar better and cavity magnetron unique, mass produced in USA, British Aero engines better, mass produced at only slightly lower power and reliability in US. British proximity fuses unique, mass produced in US, British stored program computers used for decryption unique, mass produced in USA. Sherman tanks mass produced in USA more reliable than any German made tank and able to beat Tigers when fitted with British 17 pound cannon. British ASDIC and hedgehog anti submarine weapons better and mass produced in USA. Liberty ships mass produced in USA faster than German submarines could sink them. American Tetra ethyl lead High octane petrol mass produced in USA. British antibiotic medicines unique and mas produced in USA Etc. Etc. Etc. With British genius for invention and new discoverys and US superb ability to make things not only in extremely large quantities but cheaper as well with only 20-25% poorer quality the Germans didn't stand a chance especially when facing Russian manpower and lend lease equipment and supplies at the same time. Would you rather have every platoon supported by a Sherman with an American gun, or a Churchill or have every four companies supported by a Tiger, Panther or worse? And thats not counting the aircraft!

[@codaalive5076]

@@andrewallen9993 As i said, if Germans had half population of US nazis would win. It isn't hard to backup this claim with serious data, let give some info to start with. When you are speaking of radar and planes; Bf109 and FW190 were better than allied planes, when they made Mustang 51 nazis already had Me262 in production. Guess you know what would happen with more people, fuel was not a problem because they were using synthetic... There is not much need for best radars with such fighters, Me262 only could prevent allied bombers comming anywhere near German teritory. I'm into electronics and know Germany was wastly superior even in this field, of course it could not provide it in sufficient numbers. People are still not sure if some in high command knew about Enigma breech and didn't tell it to shorten the war. Enigma is interesting topic for research. Nazi tanks were better. Again, with half of US population they would already cut England off and win against Russians. Who knows if US would fight against unpenetrable Europe. Just think about numbers they would build only for Normandy. Btw, Rommel knew how it would happen but they had shortages of man and machines. German 88 flak/tank gun was superior than anything others put together in any significant numbers until late 44. Then there was nuclear development, rockets 20 years ahead. Here we are comparing Germany to complete US and UK together! One could go on and on. We are very, very lucky Allies won, but it isn't hard at all to imagine how WWII would end in my scenario.

[@ww2historyfinderl587]

The american troops meet the russians near the elbe rivir in germany and they had Some time spent together So maybe they traded it with a russian soldier and could it be silver plated ?? The mosin nagant ??

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Pretty corroded. But seems like no finish. Which I had more info on the Vet who brought it back. Would be nice to know exactly where he served.

[@aron7439]

🥃✊🏻

[@elgallo512]

Clitometer😂

[@joelopezjl28]

Bet hes selling the dumb ammo creat for 1k

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

nope. Settled on 400 each

[@joelopezjl28]

@@thomaswhiteman4261 thats ridiculous too