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Hi, Does anyone know how the pull lanyard on a British 2" mortar is constructed? From photographs they look like a cotton cord plaited to...
How rare is the 2" mortar Mk2 lenstatic sight with case, is it in the same class and price as the lensatic sight used on the Brengun.
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I got a call today from a woman I talked to sometime last year at a yard sale. I mentioned I was looking for military stuff and she said her dad had...
Can't seem to find a photo depicting the correct placement of these pouches on 37 web gear. Any inpit on the placement,number of pouches etc.. would...
My Dad was in the 4th on Iwo Jima (also Roi Namur, Saipan, and Tinian) for a long time the Division markings were "lost" then rediscovered (they...
I was cleaning my work area today and kept turning up boxes of 7.62X39 ammo so I thought I should put it all in one place. I thought I was running...
Any ideas what a 75mm shell casing from 1944 would be worth? Thanks for any help?
One of my Uncle's vet-bring-back treasures, is an "88" Flak 18 shell, dated 1938. It looked very incomplete, but I soon found that locating an 88...
In my small museum I have all of my Uncle's uniforms, from cadet to active duty. He was a B-17 bombardier with the 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy)...
A late .455 Smith and Wesson was in it, but doesn't fit well. Loose fit and the barrel is too long. Some photos:
No markings except what looks like two small crossed swords on each magazine. Some marking on front flap. Caliber?
Hi all. I, after many years, have decided to try and find an item that was my father's that symbolized his time in Vietnam. He was a mortarman in the...
G'day guys and galls, I have a few helmets here that I am not quite sure of and was wondering if anyone could ID them and also maybe a possible...
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...
This was posted in a facebook group I belong too. Looks like it could be a good book. It's a Kickstarter product which basically means limited run...
Too good not to pass along, its WW1 and WW2, its made of brass, its neat as all get out, what more do you need? oh yeah, one , in my study... WW...
Let's see some Enfield related accessories! :cool: Oilers, pull throughs, slings & action covers for the No. 1 Mk III & No. 4 Mk I.
As my grandsons grow older, I have gifted them with helmets of their preference. My oldest grandson received an M1917, his cousin received a British...
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