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Can anyone identify this belt? The axe sheath is integral with the belt and the pouches appear to accept .30-30/.30 Remington size cartridges. They...
These are called M-1938 wire cutters and they were issued to the soldiers who stormed the beaches at D-Day. They were for cutting through the...
I have some M-45 combat field packs and cargo packs with the rubber on the inside. A few of them are starting to dry out and break apart. Any ideas...
You may remember that I was sniffing around, asking for information about US Army binoculars a while back. I was wanting to pick up a pair for...
I always thought these 2 items, the canteen and gas mask cylinder were post war West German but I was told recently that the gas mask cylinder was in...
I have a duel compartment can, one side is marked "S" the other "U". For oil and solvent but for what type rifle? Thanks.
Let's see some Enfield related accessories! :cool: Oilers, pull throughs, slings & action covers for the No. 1 Mk III & No. 4 Mk I.
Here's a link I got from another site that'll probably make any unit-marked M1 helmet collector cry. :move eek: (Many original WWII unit marked...
Just a couple of photos of a frame tucked away in a corner of my dads room. Also a heads up about a new book Called Reverie by Barbara Nicholas...
Some photos of some magazine pouches - note the WW2 drawing number on the pouch for the M3.
I picked-up this M1 helmet years ago while in the service, it has never been repainted or worked on. I think it is a later WW2 helmet, note the...
I just got this from a very reliable militaria dealer. a bit over 200.00..Does anyone know enough about it to vouch for its authenticity? Its like...
Here's a scope I know little about? Seen it in the Mauser book I have. Any info before I hit Google? Also posted on Mauser forum.
Hello, I found this website and was hoping that someone could help me. I worked at a grocery store for many years and made friends with a grumpy old...
Recently aquired this REL telescope that is wrapped in leather and not the Vinylite covering. Unfortunately there was no case or the Cno 47mk 1...
I got the Pecards today and I'm ready to apply it to the sling. What is the safest way to remove the dried on verdigris?
Anyone seen one of these before? Not military...? About 2 1/2 inches long DRP, is Deutches Reich Patent, Im sure Thx, Andy
Hey guys. What kind of webbing is this? Any ideas? Cheers
Found this in a junk box at a local flea market today. Anyone know what it is for?
hi guys andy in italy here i need help to identify this jump bag as original or fake. please let me know your comments or if need more pics...
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