Okay, I've put my eyes and ears on and am sporting my new and approved thick skin. Some time ago I got really frustrated when I realized how much I enjoy collecting and shooting WWII firearms and that my enjoyment was suffering because my "prizes" where locked away in a dark, humidity controlled, fire resistant safe. That frustration increased when I checked into additional insurance in the event something happened. The insurance company wasn't impressed at all that my collection was kept in a fire resistant safe and charged me as if I stored them propped up on my front porch.

My father passed away last year and I inherited a display my brother and I put together for him back in the 90's that had his medals, medic arm band, Patton's prayer and some other items. I also wound up with the K98icon he brought back (upper right corner) as well as a nazi flag and arm band. Off and on over the past few years I have tried to figured out a fool proof way to display my collection, but I found no ideas that weren't through the roof expensive.

This past year I decided to just jump in with both feet. I got tired of being "afraid" something might happen and decided they were mine to enjoy and by God I was going to enjoy them. I'm glad I did. I actually shoot more, research more, and (unfortunately according to my wife) buy more.

I realize I'm exposing my collection to theft or fire, etc. But, why have them if you can't fully enjoy and appreciate them? As a precaution, I have disabled all of them. If they are stolen, the only way they will hurt someone is if they are used as a club.

I hope you all enjoy the pic as much as I've enjoyed collecting and shooting them.

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