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I came across this ammo box a few months ago and have been searching online for one like it and have not been able to find anything like it. It...
Hey Guys, I have a boatswain's whistle from a friend of my dad's who was a WWII vet. Could someone help identify this? It say's penn mint on the...
Hello everyone, I am a vintage military collector who spends quite a bit of time go around to flea markets, that being said, here are my finds! 90%...
Looking for PRC-25 or PRC-77 radio for M274 Mule display only. Does not need to transmit or receive. Must look complete externally with antenna,...
So I recently jumped on an offer for an XL size British commando sweater. These are surplus but I wasn't expecting holes based on the description. ...
Hi all, hope someone out there can shed some light, no pun intended! I have an old pair of mk1 night vision goggles which are in need of a new...
Hi, after a long wait, I have received a tank cap. It was heavily used by the guy who I got it from, and I would like to clean it as best as I can. ...
I have a Panoramic Telescope M117 for an M198 Howitzer that I used to keep for safe keeping so when an M117 went down on one of our guns, I would...
I recently examined a brown leather close top holster 11 1/4" long measured diagonally appears to be for a revolver size of a S&W K frame 38 4". On...
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and I am working on a short scifi film. I am trying to get a VKK MIG Pilot Suit to modify into a space suit. ...
I recently purchased these wire cutters from a U.K. based dealer who sold them to me as genuine issue, post WW2, British wire cutters. When they...
Wondering what people know about these? They appear to be old world all leather uppers including the lining, as well as welter vibram soles. I've...
Hi everyone, first post here so hope I've done everything right. A few months back I rather gladly came into possetion of this lovely compass
So a few days ago i turned 45. As planned, on that day to commemorate my becoming an old man, i bought my very first .45ACP. I wanted an old war...
Something that has escaped me over the years is this: Where can I find the same cord that the military uses to tie survival components to the vest. ...
Is there a web site holsters and how to identify them?
I picked this up at a flea market because it was as new. Its marked Fulton MX991\U Made in USA. There are Three red one diffused clear and one sold...
Hello, I am 16 years old and it has been my privilege to interview over 50 WWII veterans since age 13. I have a special interest in WWII women's...
I had some pouches follow me home that I am unfamiluar with, I have my one guess perhaps somone can confirm or shread my instincts? Here is one.
I am looking for a USGI parts kit, Remington Rand slide and a forged carbon steel 80% frame. Any advise would be welcome. Thank you.
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