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First up has no markings; Second, this one is marked Adahl Barmen 1917;
I just obtained a 1976 dated spare parts list for the 2inch mortar, and it lists two items I’ve never heard of before, and I wondered if any members...
whats the going price on sage green 90's circa pilots nomex flt suits these days?
My buddy called me to his house because he had "something" for me to pick up. When i get there i find an aluminum M16A1 rifle rack. The kind they...
HEY EVERYONE! I Believe this is the place to get some knowledge and then some. ok to the point..; I have a couple of these and I will attach...
Hello all. For an early Christmas present I received an old ammo crate for the 1898 Krag rifle. The lettering on it is very faded, however you can...
I found an M1917 (I believe anyway) helmet at an antique shop today. It was labeled simply "WWI Helmet". First I have ever even seen in person in my...
My Dad had these for ever. I haven't seen another pair like them. They have the air valve and are bell mouthed on top and have a tan sole. I would...
These are US Navy electrodes from 1952 appox lengths L-5”x1.5 And L-7x1.5 Also 1/8 electrodes Cannot find anything on them! The...
I have this pair of leather pouches which I picked up a while ago, very cheaply, but have no real idea from what country they originate or even if...
Hi, couple of years back I posted a question about a cartridge box. brownigautorifle was a great help - we both thought it was a Hager. But the block...
I'm looking for some information on a knife that has been in my gear box for almost 30 years. I got it in trade from a friend in Canada, and all I...
I picked this wall rack up years ago, you can stack another rack on top of this rack as there are holes. Rack is made of wood with metal edges. ...
Fellas, Here's a little brain scratcher for you this morning. What is this doo-dad? No other information (or even dimensions) except the two pics....
OK, so I've apparently stumped everybody with my first two questions. Let's see if third time's a charm. Included in the mass of stuff I acquired...
OK, while I'm waiting for an answer on my button question (different thread), I've come up with another question. I've also acquired a sizable...
Hi all! I recently acquired a cache of vintage military items from an estate sale. Apparently, both husband and wife were in the Marine Corps from...
Picked up a 2pdr case 304mm long the other day I had a spare 2pdr solid which has a No.1007 underneath see pic so put that in it they are a little...
Hello, I have received this Mercury KB6-A Reed Prentice. I have found several references to this saw in the Timberman magazine. My particular example...
Hi Gang, I'm looking for the knife experts out there to let me know if I found a real M3 knife or if I purchased a repro. The little research...
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