For a moment, I would ask, take a deep breath.

And once you've stepped back and away from the aspiration of riches, it might be possible to appreciate the treasure. There was much excitement, I'm sure, with the books and the folks at the club who inspected this gun. The research is often rewarding when all the ducks get into the row, and a true relic can be identified and defined.

But hold it for a moment in your hands, and then a moment extra. Understand that these models were in the hands of the Paratroopers who landed past the beaches of Franceicon in June of '44. And for the men who were charged to use them, or perish at the hands of the Facist war machine. For those, like the men with carbines and grit, we are able to post on this forum today - in freedom. We owe a lot to the tools of war, and deliverance may be felt in the grasp on the walnut, leather and steel.

Yes, the '42 Inland is a treasure, and it's not all to be measured in dollars. Thanks for giving that some thought.

Now, post up some detailed pics! We all appreciate these gems. And I'm sure that you can get an appraisal or two along the way, as well

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