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Hi all, please tell me: 1) In book "Manual for nonkomissioned officers and privates of cavalry of the army of the US, 1917", shows aluminium...
Is anyone here able to enlighten the collecting community about what is rare with this British army green enamelled water bottle, please? It is...
Hi all. Picked this up from an online auction in Alaska. I think I paid too much especially since I have no idea how to tell if this is an...
WW2 GERMAN M35 AFRIKA KORPS MEDIC HELMET,AN EXPENSIVE LEARNING CURVE. - YouTube
I was bouncing around different swap meets and found a WW2 M1 Carbine Leather Scabbard that looks to be original. The aging alone looks to me WW2....
Here is my .60 caliber round, next to a .50 BMG ball. What is a .60 caliber round worth? 1950 FA
Can anyone please identify this chest bandoleer. Has 11 seperate pouches and I believe is of military origin probably chinese. Pouches are not very...
I've been cleaning out my father-in-laws estate for several years now and every now and than come across some strange stuff. Just the other day we...
Anyone know of a source where I can get my hands on a launcher for the 1903 Springfield? Elusive little creature for sure.
Here are some cups from my collection and some of what I have learned (please correct me if not accurate). The two granite-ware cups are commonly...
Hello everyone. New to the site and excited that I found the forum. I trying to find out about a Bayonet and scabbard that I purchased. The bayo is a...
Can anyone let me know what these go for these days and any ideas on the best way of selling.Condition is good with a good point and leather metal...
Does this sling and bag look familiar to anyone? The sling itself does not appear to be marked the bag is marked 1005-714-1245 GUNSLING...
Hey guys! I'm new to this forum, but not new to loving military stuff, especially vintage! I recently received this as a gift from a good friend...
I recently purchased a 1911, a replica not an original unfortunately. However, I was digging through my boxes of military gear looking for a web...
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.
I have recently purchased a 1911 Colt (SN 84556) along with a 1912 Mounted Holster. The holster is stamped B 87 on the flap. The pistol was...
I am trying to identify the manufacturer of the listed holster. If you look closely, the maker appears in the background to the military markings...
I've got a line on a compass with it's brown leather case dated 1915 and marked with the WD broad arrow. All I have is these 2 pics to go on, but...
I recently bought an IMA repro ammo belt for my M1 and just now realized that i still don't have a belt for my 1917 Remington Rifle. Will the M1 ammo...
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