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Thanks for the finish clarification, Johnny. It does make sense that they wouldn't be able to just parkerize the base without having some kind of effect on the blued sides of the magazine, since...

Johnny,
In addition to the full-blued, unmarked Colt magazines, would a converted commercial Colt magazine (with the sandblasted and parkerized baseplate) have been issued with the '42 WB Colts?
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Perhaps someone here knows what's involved in selling and transferring a rifle from the US to Canada. I have a M1917 Rifle that a buyer in Canada want's to purchase. I currently have a C&R permit,...

Depending on the arsenal, the stamps are usually on either side of the reciever, above or behind the trigger area, and should be stamped after the gun was refinished, resulting in a burnished look to...

Don't know much about the gas mask, or even the vintage, but in WWI, the most common types of gas used was mustard gas and phosgene, both very nasty and deadly, and used often. They really never...

That is one absolutely beautiful pistol! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Len

The Doughboy helmet you have is the US M1917 model that was used by the US Army in WWI up through the early 30's. It was then replaced with the M1917A1 Kelly Helmet, which looks the same on the...

They did a great job on your 1902. It looks like you found a good place that knows what they're doing. Thanks for sharing with us, especially the before and after pictures.

Len

Great picture of a flawless US&S Johnny, especially with the provenance of that one. Also, your photo background really does a nice job of enhancing the DuLite finish color accurately. Thanks for...

Both of my Eddystone bolts have the "E" stamped under the handle, though one is fairly light and not struck evenly. Both bolts also have a flaming bomb and a letter stamped next to it on top of the...

Glad you could join us. Welcome!

Len

What a great first-hand account of what the Doolittle raiders had to go through to prepare for and carry out the mission. It speaks volumes about how the Greatest Generation stepped up and did...

Great pic of an unusual and relatively rare rig, Jughead. Thanks for posting.

Len

Based on the information shown in the York discovery expedition above, they show that all the rifle shell casings found at the site are .30-06. Seems like this at least eliminates the possiblity...

The new Vol. I I purchased from the website above was only $90 plus around $5 for shipping.

Len

You might try these guys, I bought a new copy of the first Meadows volume from them a couple of months ago, and am very pleased with their service.

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I'll second Duane's recommendation on Pecard's, it works well on these leather holsters and keeps them soft but not oily.

Len

Hi Patriot,
Can you send me a PM with the location? I'm looking for some in .380ACP. Thanks.

Len

Scott, your new website sounds like a great idea, and I for one am excited to hear this! Please let us know when it's ready, and how to find it. I know that I'll be spending time there when it goes...

Sounds like a fun project, and may take some effort to get the right look, depending on the level of detail he wants to achieve. The early M1911's that would have been used in this period would have...

Wonderful news, Prewar, thanks for posting.

Len

This holster looks similar to the M1916 GI holsters, but it seems to be different than most. The leather is a light yellowish color that I've not seen before, though it could just be the lighting or...

Any chance of getting a few pictures of it posted so some of the holster experts here can see what you have?

Len

Good catch on the Flannery Bolt barrel as another possibility, Oldcanuck, it could have had either originally.

Nhetzer, it sounds like you're already enjoying your new find, and that's what's...

Mike,
Is your revolver in question a Smith& Wesson or Colt? Both made the Model 1917, but the Colt tended to have more of a brushed blue finish, where the Smith & Wesson typically had a higher...