Another find! 1906 Dutch.

Imperial Arms · 07-23-2005, 02:17 AM

Hello Guys,

Thank you for the additional valuable information which serves as excellent education.

Any idea why the Dutch cleaning rods have are slotted plain tip unlike the threaded/seriated type from DWM? Is one better than the other? Was this type of different cleaning rod made by DWM or by a Dutch arsenal in the Netherlands? Ron, the choice of the word 'critical' for the wrong cleaning rod is a bit strong in my opinion. I am sure that Murray can find someday the right slotted cleaning rod. (just pulling your leg).

Ron, if you mention that the holster is a second type KNIL which is correct for the reissue date of 1942, do you reckon that the pistol was initially issued with a first type KNIL in 1914 when it entered service and then later with a second type KNIL?

I am fascinated by the history of this Dutch rig and how it was maintained all these years (in service) in order to retain excellent condition. Somebody really cherished this pistol for a long time! Can you make any connection how it went from an Artillery unit to an Infantry unit? Using a word from Ron's vocab, the addition of the brass plates makes it 'colorful' indeed!

Cheers,
Albert

07-23-2005, 02:17 AM	#14
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hello Guys, Thank you for the additional valuable information which serves as excellent education. Any idea why the Dutch cleaning rods have are slotted plain tip unlike the threaded/seriated type from DWM? Is one better than the other? Was this type of different cleaning rod made by DWM or by a Dutch arsenal in the Netherlands? Ron, the choice of the word 'critical' for the wrong cleaning rod is a bit strong in my opinion. I am sure that Murray can find someday the right slotted cleaning rod. (just pulling your leg). Ron, if you mention that the holster is a second type KNIL which is correct for the reissue date of 1942, do you reckon that the pistol was initially issued with a first type KNIL in 1914 when it entered service and then later with a second type KNIL? I am fascinated by the history of this Dutch rig and how it was maintained all these years (in service) in order to retain excellent condition. Somebody really cherished this pistol for a long time! Can you make any connection how it went from an Artillery unit to an Infantry unit? Using a word from Ron's vocab, the addition of the brass plates makes it 'colorful' indeed! Cheers, Albert