Mills Arrived at Last

[commachio]

First image is a WW2 No36 1942 Mills from Anzio Beach Head. Repro filler cap but the rest is good (managed to source original parts else where).

Second is a complete MINT No36 1972 from ROF (P). This is covered in its original phosphor bronze coating and has been sealed away in it packaging until I opened it the other day.

More to follow once I've opened them.

Enjoy.

 

[gothica7]

Nice grens buddy.
Did you have to do much work on the Anzio gren? It looks pretty good. Was it a dug one?
Andy

 

[commachio]

Many thanks. The Anzio one I believe was not dug based on the condition it was it. It was rusted in many areas but still in a relatively good condition. I merely soaked it for a few days in a mixture of WD40 and thin engine oil giving it a light brush. There were a few hard 'rusticles' that needed some gentle pursuading to leave :tinysmile_classes_t.

Used a wire brush (for a suede shoe) and some wire wool once I'd finished the earlier oil soak and its come up a real treat.

I'm now working on a 1917 No5 which appears in pretty poor shape but we'll see.

 

[pointblank0]

First image is a WW2 No36 1942 Mills from Anzio Beach Head. Repro filler cap but the rest is good (managed to source original parts else where).

Second is a complete MINT No36 1972 from ROF (P). This is covered in its original phosphor bronze coating and has been sealed away in it packaging until I opened it the other day.

More to follow once I've opened them.

Enjoy.

I take it that the sealed '72 Mills 36 was minus the filler plug too when you got it?

 

[commachio]

Correct....this was added later. I am currently sourcing the exact one but added the brass on merely to complete the 'look'

 

[dano1917]

Very nice Mills commachio, I really like the one from Anzio. It is always nice to get a bit of history with your collection. Would like to see pic of #5 when it arrives, well done....Dano