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I have a 30rd AR15/M16/AR180 parkerized steel magazine and polycraft package it came in and need assitance on how to check for the mfg of the mag and...
'ello chaps. Yesterday I bought a vintage brodie helmet, which seems that it was used by (i think) the british in the first word war. Here are some...
Picked up a device that looks military. No idea what it is but takes 2 d batteries in the body of it with a switch on top. Has a clamp on it that is...
Just when I think I've reached the end of the helmets, we go through a box and find some more. I've pilfered through every German helmet archive and...
I found this while rummaging through some more of my fathers collection. I could not for the life of me figure out what it could be. I was unable to...
My father-in-law recently acquired this, but we're not sure what it is. A bit of Google research leads me to believe it's a scope that was used with...
I can't figure out what is so special about the canteen or cover in this eBay auction. vtg 1942 US Army Canteen Steel Bottle w/ Pouch Foley S.M....
The only marking I can find are around the grommet where the wire exits the base going to the handset. It is labeled: ARENS CONTROLS INC DURA-GROM...
This is my Early M1910 Haversack collection. (L-R) no visible maker or date, Rick Island Arsenal 1911 & Mills 1911. Notice the the smaller eyelets...
Can anyone identify this early pancake type shoulder holster made to fit the Model 1911 with an extra magazine ? Can also be use on a belt too
Any ideas? I've looked a several online sight, but no match. --TIA
A number of years ago I spent several years living and working out in Dutch Harbor. I spent much of my free time exploring by hiking, skiing and...
Anyone ID it?
Some WW1 cartridges, both produced by Western Cartridge Co, can any guess these cartridges ?
Just wondering if someone can Identify this helmet, and why it has the Belguim flag on the side. --TIA
L-R & F-B: Spanish American War period M1874 mess kit marked "US" across the end of the handle and "R.I.A." lengthwise on the right handle flat. ...
My wife recently picked this up for me at a yard sale and I really have no idea what it is or where the country of origin is. The bag is lightly...
I know the US Navy yeoman patch on the left is from 1943. It came with the unknown patch to its right, HSS? Its been suggested on the US Militaria...
I recently added two mess kits to my collection: RIA 1903 made of tin plated steel. I thought they changed to aluminum in 1900. I just purchased it...
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