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Howdy folks. What was the reasoning for undated M1 Carbine barrels? Was it expediency, or to save money? Which manufacturers had undated barrels; and if known, about what dates did they come out? ...

Folks, thanks for the info.

Morning folks. From what I have read, the Finnish M/39 bayonets are quite rare; and when found, quite expensive. What would the going rate of an original example with it's original sheath? Thanks....

The above post got jumbled a bit. To the far right of the name Spears if the following:

INSP
STAMP
HERE
(below is an ordnance bomb stamp with number 21(?) stamped inside)

Everything else in...

Morning. Although a picture would be easier, I hope my description will help out. There is a carboard tag attached to the twine of the packaging (of the carbine carrier), and has the following:

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Morning folks. Mr. Limey, I also have a case as you described. I bought from a carbine club member back in May 2002, and still have the packaging it came in. I'll pull it out later today (after...

Beautiful piece of history in your hands.

Thank you sir.

Thank you sir. I didn't know that about QU marked hammers. Always learning something new.

Mr. Bill Ricca, what say you regarding the UC marked hammers?

Were the Utica Cutlery (UC) marked hammers replacements? If so, when were they first noticed (probably a long shot of a question)?

Another beautiful piece sir. I should be so lucky to own one.

Hello there John. I don't know anything about the 1911, but this'll be a stab in the dark. I was just checking Poyer's book, and maybe the symbol could be an inspection mark? I'm only basing this...

Howdy folks. Happy Memorial Day to one and all. I know a retired Marine who lives in N.C. He joined the USMC sometime in 1940, and retired in 1973. He had a very busy life. He told me that on...

John, that is an absolutely lovely piece. How appropriate for Memorial Day. Thank you.

Semper Fi,
Joe P

Howdy folks, I just happen to look through my stuff and found the Life magazine (June 12, 1964) regarding the Army Captain with the M2; "In South Vietnam, U.S. Army Captain Robert Bacon leads a...

Howdy folks. I was wondering if anyone had photo's of original m1911 and m1911a1 shipping boxes that they could share.

My reason is that I was looking at a Remington-Rand the other day (in a...

Morning folks. Some good and many bad comments on the incident. Unless one has all the facts, and was there at the time, then one doesn't truely know.
Taser's affect folks differently, as does...

Folks, thanks very much for the info. It is really appreciated. What is the title for Clawson's collectors guide? Could it possible be 'Clawson's Collectors Guide'? Rob Greer, I would appreciate...

Good morning folks. My interest in the .45 is starting to surface, and I have enjoyed the pictures and words from the previous threads. Are there any preferred or recommended books/peridicals? I...

Thanks for the info folks.

Good morning gents. This forum looked a bit naked, so I thought I'd ask if anyone knows of any books or periodicals regarding Japanese weapons? I don't recall seeing anything at local gunshows or...

I'm in Maryland and got mine a few days ago.