Yard Sales, Flea Markets and Antique Shops 2025

[Sapper740]

Interesting that the Germans used a belted/flanged case for the 13 X 64. Belted cases were originally designed to cure head-spacing issues with tapered cartridges and narrow shoulders of the likes of the .375 H&H Magnum. Later, belted cases became de rigeur for sales in North America where many thought 'belted magnum' was one word. Perhaps they felt the shoulder on the 13mm was insufficient to guarantee reliable head-spacing?

[Aragorn243]

Yard sales were slow for military. I did find two mil spec Okay 30 round magazines for the M-16 at $5 for the pair. Other than that, some old soda bottles, a couple of odd and ends and an old commercial grade Black and Decker circular saw, probably made in the 1960's but I can't find much on it. I don't normally get these old tools but it was in good shape and runs and was only $3.00. Might last longer than some of the new ones I buy if I ever decide to use it. Probably just clean it up and put it with my other old tools.





On the way to another community sale, we passed one of my usual flea markets that normally isn't open on Saturdays. They were having a hunting and fishing show I wasn't aware of and I found a New Zealand Martini Henry in 303. DP marked and bore like a sewer pipe so strictly a wall hanger. I'll post more photos in the appropriate forum.

[browningautorifle]

With the saw, you may want to examine the bearings, which the old saws have. I had one handed down to me that had the bearings shot and it wasn't cutting accurate. You have to examine it, can't figure out why your work won't turn out? That's why they get given away...

Here's the reprints of the circulars on these tools... http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex...x?id=101&tab=3

[Flying10uk]

Here in the UK in the 1970's Black & Decker use to sell various "attachments" to turn a standard electric drill into various different sorts of power tools. One of the "attachments" that you could get was a "circular saw attachment" that turned a standard electric drill into a "circular saw". I'm not sure that it would meet modern safety standards nowadays but people didn't worry too much about that then. I remember that my father "burnt-out" multiple electric drills because the motor wasn't really powerful enough to power a circular saw.

[Aragorn243]

Another decent morning. First headed out to the dealers in the lot and didn't find anything I wanted although there were three that had military stuff including one fellow I typically buy from. Went there first because that's where I usually find the good stuff. Not today, it was all in the pavillion. First thing is what seems to be the most common round to be found in the US, a 37mm for $5.





Further down I find an M1A2 US gas mask from WWII, valve dated 1942 and mask dated 1943. Mask is in great condition and even has the lens wipe can with wipe. Guy only wanted $35.00 for it which I couldn't believe, especially in this condition. Usually I'll argue price but I just paid the man.











































Then found this WZ63 Polish Helmet for $20, I did negotiate for this one as it's a fellow I've bought a lot off of over the years. 1978 dated.









And then at the small flea market on the way home I found a US Wood made entrenching shovel. I've had some difficulty finding one of these as it's a rarer manufacturer. Came with an inappropriate early war T-handle cover which I need for a shovel so it was a good matchup for me. This guys a tough negotiator but I got him down $7 to $42 for the pair. I don't usually pay that much for shovels but being the manufacturer and the extra cover I figured it was worth it. The shovel is dated 1944, the cover I'm not sure about but think it's 1942. Can't make out the manufacturer either. I have to do some checking but I think they were still being made and issued that year.

[browningautorifle]

It looks like an OD3 shovel case, a bit dirty but still...

[USGI]

The circular saw is shown in a catalog I located with Jim's link. Price and specs are there that match your model number. - Bob

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=31965

[Aragorn243]

That was an expensive saw, $89.50 in 1964. I'm using a Milwauki saw today that new runs $149. Prior to the massive inflation they were $120. In today's dollars that's $909.02.

[Aragorn243]

Hit an antique mall yesterday, only had 15 minutes and was having difficulty adjusting to my new eyesight. Fighting with reading glasses. Saw no marks on the shell, found an E after getting it home. Thought the canteen was dated 1918 but it turns out to be 1913.

The canteen is obviously Austrian, the cork is a newer addition but it fits.

The shell I'm not sure about. I am thinking it's a 25 PDR AP-T shell but it doesn't quite fit in a 25 PDR case that I have and measures 3 1/2 inches when I saw somewhere they are 3 3/8 inches. But I could be measuring it wrong also. I don't have calipers. I have not found the same base anywhere in photos either.

Update: I have located a photo of this shell. It is a U.S. 90mm shell from WWII which explains why it won't fit in a 25 PDR case.

[browningautorifle]

In today's dollars that's $909.02.

Yes but they were expensive. They were new technology so cost was prohibitive to many tradesmen. I had a "Skil" here for years that was bought about 1966 after the carpenter had spent the "Hottest afternoon of the year" cutting studs. His younger son related how they went down to Sears and bought this saw, his dad had enough of the outright abusive labor when something easier was available. The saw worked for over fifty years and three different owners until I gave it to the restore facility to sell for habitat for humanity. I'll bet it's got new wind now and is building with some new and inexperienced owner, cutting everything just a smidge off correct. It's bearings were worn out.

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The shell I'm not sure about. I am thinking it's a 25 PDR AP-T shell but it doesn't quite fit in a 25 PDR case that I have and measures 3 1/2 inches when I saw somewhere they are 3 3/8 inches. But I could be measuring it wrong also. I don't have calipers. I have not found the same base anywhere in photos either.

Update: I have located a photo of this shell. It is a U.S. 90mm shell from WWII which explains why it won't fit in a 25 PDR case.

I saw it over on facebook and was the one suggested it IS a 25Pdr from your measurements...because you'll find 25Pdr is 88mm which is 3.5 inch. Anyway, without calipers you're guessing so yes it would also make sense as a 90mm AP.