Jim "JimF4M1s
" Flavin (in his own words)
Born and raised in Northern California. As a teenager I loved motorcycles. I have had one of some kind in the garage since Oct 1964. I met a gal in 1966. We married in 1968, this July will be our 44th anniversary. She must be a saint.
Went into the U.S. Navy Oct 1967. Was assigned as an engine-man to Assault Craft, four men boats. Served three combat tours in Vietnam 1968, 1969, 1970. Da Nang and north. Best moment was doing a prisoner exchange north of the DMZ. VFW life member. Attend my unit memorial each year on Coronado at my old base.
Worked as an engineer for General Electric for seventeen years. Then moved over to Shell Oil Co. Retired in 2011 due to medical issues from agent orange.
My collection is around 140 weapons. My major interest is with the M1 Carbine. I carried one on my boat my first tour. A few years after I was discharged I bought my first one in 1976. It has grown to over 50. Long time member of the M1 Carbine Club. Like semi custom 45 ACP's. My strangest weapon is probably a Liberator pistol.
Enjoying retirement and hobbies. Guns, golf and poker.
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