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I picked-up this M1 helmet years ago while in the service, it has never been repainted or worked on. I think it is a later WW2 helmet, note the...
I just got this from a very reliable militaria dealer. a bit over 200.00..Does anyone know enough about it to vouch for its authenticity? Its like...
Here's a scope I know little about? Seen it in the Mauser book I have. Any info before I hit Google? Also posted on Mauser forum.
Hello, I found this website and was hoping that someone could help me. I worked at a grocery store for many years and made friends with a grumpy old...
Recently aquired this REL telescope that is wrapped in leather and not the Vinylite covering. Unfortunately there was no case or the Cno 47mk 1...
I got the Pecards today and I'm ready to apply it to the sling. What is the safest way to remove the dried on verdigris?
Anyone seen one of these before? Not military...? About 2 1/2 inches long DRP, is Deutches Reich Patent, Im sure Thx, Andy
Hey guys. What kind of webbing is this? Any ideas? Cheers
Found this in a junk box at a local flea market today. Anyone know what it is for?
hi guys andy in italy here i need help to identify this jump bag as original or fake. please let me know your comments or if need more pics...
Hello to all, I just purchased a holster for my Webley Enfield MK VI, but it doesn't look quite right. Its black leather with open top and a strap...
Compasses again. Does anyone have an early 1940 UK Mk3, TG Co Ltd made prismatic compass. These early 1940’s dated differ from the usual later...
Here's the jacket my Dad used while flying B-52s over the arctic with the big one. The instruments he told me he used while flying a small blue twin...
Should not be too difficult to guess what this part is for - alot of service during the Viet Nam days
Photos show two more US camo (with reverse color) covers, questions: are these original covers and from what time period ?
I have a pair of older canvas boot covers that I came across in a pallet of junk I aquired at an auction one day. Would anyone be able to tell me...
I have been interested in buying a WWII hand held walkie talkie since watching "COMBAT" and after seeing one in use at a park where our traveling...
Hey guys , was wondering if someone could put a ruff value on my collection, Im thinking of selling it but I need to know its value. Thanks for...
I've seen many pictures of this webbing, and I've always wanted to use it but I don't know how to put it all together. I'm aware of the rough idea of...
New to me, and I dont know squat about British helmets. I'm guessing it's British. What kind of rivit or dome screw was used originally, so that I...
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