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Some things never change….I remember seeing plenty of Machinist’s and Mechanic’s tool boxes looking very similar upon the opening of the lid. Sometimes pinups and sometimes the wife.
But on second...

Now I know how all those dings on my Garand’s stock came to be!

P.s. Do I see two stars on the observer’s helmet?

Wondering what the line or tape is extending down the center of the trail? Survey measure line?

Thanks for sharing.
Looks like from his headstone that Pvt Caffey succumbed to his injuries well after the battle. Guessing the citizens of Gettysburg must of taken care of him best they could.

Micmacman: would be interested in how your USN Camillus marlin spike compares to my civilian version. Purchased mine maybe early 1990’s at a west coast marine supply store.

Helped quite a few Boy...

[QUOTE=ordnanceguy;537335]Greetings:

The military name for for this 4-blade, stainless steel, folding utility knife was Knife, Pocket, General Purpose MIL-K-818, based upon the written...

A V prefix would be a Victory…..but those grips would then be a replacement? I’d expect to see a plain grip if as-delivered to the US Government during the war (see sample photo). Just for grins...

From my visit to the USS Wisconsin a few years ago, this graphic stood out to me for some reason.

We all know the cost of an item is related to supply and demand, along with other factors. It seems to me that the current supply side of carbines is solely feed from private owners/sellers. Garands...

Aside from the Thompson I’m not sure what intrigues me more - the hand tools or the wooden-handled spade. Haven’t seen one of those in some time. Thanks for the pic!

Thanks I see it now….two straps going over his left shoulder. At first it looked like just one strap to me and that the back of the en-bloc was magically attached to it. I see how the second strap...

Those are two worn-out GI’s
Any ideas on what those shiny things which appear to be blousing the pants for the soldier on the left?
And the en-bloc clips at the ready for the buddy on the right……I...

A newbie here and I’m sensing i have an opportunity to learn something today. Some hints please - M44 and 91/30 refer to…….?

Thanks I’ll make a note in my reloading memo book about the A-Merc brass. BTW I use a Lyman gage and have had good luck with it screening rounds for my modern Springfield and old Remington Rand...

A good post to revisit next Memorial Day.

Agreed, but Hopefully his demeanor is only because he’s impatient for his turn at the Life magazine.

To agree with and add to Cinders: since you’re considering getting into reloading, watch plenty of YouTube videos and and buy at least one reloading manual. Note that necked cartridges involve an...

When did spats go away?
I remember wearing them late 70’s when welding but when did they stop being military issue?

Very nice Charlie, more information than I had hoped for.
I’ll print out a copy of your post and stick it in the pistol’s record file for my boys to discover someday.
Thank you Sir.
Tim

That sure seems like a great rifle for a collector / investor who doesn’t plan on shooting it. I cant weigh in on if 3900 is reasonable or not. But for what it is worth I recently paid 1/2 that for a...

Thanks Jim. I had assumed I had some ad-hoc rig, but neat to see it does tie in with the Navy revolver. I’ll have to do some looking and find out if there is a designation and what company(s) made...

I recently purchased a S&W victory revolver (4” in 38 special) from my go-to dealer (Dogface Supply). It came with a holster and belt, which I understand came with the pistol from the same...

That is pretty. You mentioned ‘Turks”. Does CZ have these made in Turkey? I know Turkish walnut is often very nice. CZ is based in the Czech republic…with US offices…but the Turkey connection....

Two Burner Cast Iron LP Cooker, Cookstoves - Lehman's

Flying10: see link for a modern copy of an antique camping stove (think pre-Colman).
My great uncle had a similar version in the family...

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