stolen carbine serial numbers

[phillydude]

here is a link to a sight i go to every now and then. someone posted a copy of weapons stolen from a depot back in the fifties. 1911's, carbines etc..
i dont know if everyone can see the posts, you might have to join forum , its free and well worth it !

Serial Numbers - U.S. Militaria Forum

BY THE WAY, YOU CAN PRINT THE LISTINGS TOO

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[usgicollector]

Interesting numbers on that list.
Looks like most were recovered.

[phillydude]

I Hope No One Has One, It Would Really Be Bad To Know Someone Has A Stolen Carbine

[phillydude]

Yeah , Maybe They Werent Stolen ,just Misplaced

[painter777]

Thanks Philly for hooking us up with the link.
That's a great forum.
I was able to get help from members there that ID'd the Shoulder Sleeve patches in this picture of my father. Also led to where I could buy a pair.

Thanks again,
Charlie-painter777

[phillydude]

Charlie, what did they say it was???? i have a nice collection of original patches not repops, if i have one its yours !

[painter777]

Philly,
I didn't mean to get us so off topic.... but here goes,
The shoulder patch is the same as a ID card he had.
The emblem stands for.......
US Forces Western Pacific Insignia.
I managed to find 2 of the shoulder sleeve patches and later found the Games medal he won from boxing mixed in with his dog tags and other misc medals.

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Charlie-painter777

[Bill Hollinger]

Herbert was my dad's name Charlie! Not too many of them around.