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Hi, Guys, I've spent 30 minutes plus trying to find out more about a gas mask that I am selling for a friend. I've found only three photos of it...
I have had these pouches for a long time in storage and noticed the markings CASE, CAL 45 SUB M.G. CLIP D-90242. Seems odd that the word "clip"...
After lurking around here for a while, I was bitten by the prismatic compass bug. As a way of introductions, I am presenting my humble effort at...
Interesting steel rifle scope case. Leather straps are intact, and pliable. A bit rusty overall, but clasps work, hinges work. Outside Marked:...
I have a double compartment ammo pouch that came to me with a Nazi marked k-98 bayo. All of the ammo pouches I have seen from ww2 have three...
I picked up what I believe to be a WWI Luger holster the other day that has some damage. It is a little dried out and the closing strap is torn...
Recently found a us type canteen cover marked on front D D with a arrow between the D`s Just wondered what it is?
Just a quick question about this bore cleaner I just picked up. Any good for corrosive ammo? Anyone have any input on this is appreciated.
Hi! Found these at a second hand store, they seem to be authentic though I can't tell. Heavy canvas, great stitching, cinched in back and button...
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Anybody know what this is? It's from a friend who had some milsurp stuff kicking around. I've searched the interwebs to no avail thus far, trying...
Hello I am trying to find a value/information on this vintage helmet I recently got my hands on. I also has what I think is Hebrew writing on the...
A few weeks aho i went into walfart and saw the complete 1st season of the "Tour of Duty" tv show from 1987. I never saw it when i was 16 because i...
Thinking of buying a Nam helmet. Problem is, I know nothing of them. What should I be looking for? What price? Pics would be awesome!!
I recently purchased this helmet which was sold to me as a WW2 shell refurbished, post war, with a new liner for use by the fire/ambulance service....
What is the best thing to treat leather frogs for bayonets or other vintage leather milsurp gear? I have neats foot oil which is used on saddlery...
Some photos of an item from my collection I would like to share. This is a Canadian No. 36 grenade that has been cutaway for training use and the...
Back in August we discussed the snap on black plastic brass deflector for A1 rifles. Today I was driving thru Missouri and decided to stop at a...
I was wondering if you guys could help me out with finding information about this signal lamp my father found. He has two of them they both are in...
Ok. I got a complete mess kit marked 1967 for $15. And two canteen cups marked 1963 for $13 each. An M7/M8 bayonet for $45. How did I do?
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