Great Vickers rig seen at current Reno show
 

Regular attendee graciously allowed my to take the following photos. Has anyone seen a "GS" stamped tool before?

Yep. They exist but are quite rare. Very, very nice and rare complete rig!

Thanks Vlim. I wish it was my rig!

Same here. It falls into the 'who do I have to kill to get it' category :)

Thank goodness I don't have to wait for someone to die (but on the other hand, maybe I'm the guy you are waiting for:))

Yes, mine looks pretty nude without all the goodies. But with the prices these accessories are fetching nowadays I'm afraid it will stay undressed for quite a while to come :)

This one has a GS-marked sear bar. Pretty rare as well.

Gerben,
That is a nice gun.

Ron,

Could you comment on why your leather accessory pouch has snaps and the first one shown does not?
Earlier? Later? Different manufacturer?

Mine is arsenal made (marked CW - Constructie Winkel - construction facility). The first one also does not have the brass loop and tab flap closure. I would guess that it may be a field made item or someone's effort to make a pouch but lacked the necessary hardware.

What GS stand for please?
Alf.

Geweermakersschool (Gunsmith's School), the semi-official name of the arsenal at Java, on the East-Indies, where guns and accessories were maintained, repaired and also where new gunsmiths were trained.

Thank You Vlim for the usefull information:thumbup:
Alf.

Here's my Vickers, such as it is.

And another...

Doc

It was good to see you at the show. Yes it is a very nice rig....

Russ