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Remember to check our two other militaria pages! One features U.S. WW2 items and the other has interesting U.S. and foreign militaria items (other than U.S. WW2 or German WW1/WW2 items). Go to Collectable Militaria Page Now Go to German Militaria Page Now We would be glad to answer any questions about the items we offer. If you don't have e-mail To place an order, click here. U.S. WW2 Militaria We offer here an exceptionally complete collection put together over many years by a serious collector. It includes an unusually large group of nice USMC camouflage items. This is an opportunity to get some very scarce items, along with many in superior condition. It includes most of the significant items shown in Jim Moran's superb book on WW2 USMC Uniforms, and Shelby Stanton's equally good work covering U.S. Army Uniforms. Also included is some of the common stuff that you may have overlooked in the past. Good WW2 items have become much harder to find in recent years, so get these while you can.
Barracks, Camp, and Field Items 15256 U.S. NAVY SIGNAL LAMP SHUTTER AND LENS ASSEMBLY - Visual signaling by signal light is still a valuable tool for the Navy, as well as a necessary means for communicating with merchant vessels, both at night and in day light. This is done with a powerful electric light mounted on the ship’s upper decks, usually the signal bridge. The light is pointed at the other ship and the signal man uses a lever on the side of the light to open the shutters in a series of short and long flashes to send messages via Morse code. The light itself is a fairly simple one about the size of a five gallon pail to contain the electric bulb and a reflector mirror. The front has a heavy lens assembly firmly attached which includes the heavy glass lens, and a heavy iron frame holding all the various components of the internal shutter flaps and the connections to the outside handles used to open/shut the shutters. This lens/shutter assembly is new old stock, painted haze gray on the outside with black shutters. Weight is about 25-30 pounds due to the iron frame and the heavy glass lens. This would be great mounted on a wall of a den with a nautical theme, with recessed lighting behind it so you could “signal” with it. Mount it with one of those flexible light tube skylights for illumination. Rig a cam or solenoid to activate the shutter shaft to spell out “F-R-E-E---D-R-I-N-K-S” in a bar. Add it as background for a display of Navy weapons or uniforms. Unissued condition, from an old supply depot. $75.00 (View Picture) 10417 CAMOUFLAGE MOSQUITO NET FOR A COT - Not sure if this is WW2 or Vietnam era or even a Boy Scout camping item. I am sure it is netting in the green blob camouflage patternused in WW2, and nearly identical tothat used on the USMC Camo helmet covers sometimes called "sniper veils". I am also sure theprice is only $20.00 (View Picture) 13646 WW2 PRIVATE PURCHASE "MONEY BELT" - Perhaps for WACs, or maybe for all troops. Khaki clot construction with covered buttons and an adjustable belt. Good for carrying cash when out on liberty in a seedy section of town, or anywhere in France. $7.00 (View Picture) 13131 USMC WOOL BLANKET (WW1-WW2) - I thought this was WW2 vintage, but not really sure how to date these. A very knowledgable Marine helpfully advised that this style was used much earlier, ending about the 1920s or 1930s. In typical thrifty Marine Corps fashion, I am sure they kept old stuff in service as long as it was serviceable, so this would have been appropriate well into WW2. Black stripe at both ends, and a large USMC chain stitched in the middle. Well used, with a number of period repairs (small holes or thin spots stitched up one “L” shaped tear about 3” on each side repaired, and a few small moth nips. Sounds worse than it is. No labels. Great for a display of “junk on the bunk” or perhaps for living history use. $89.00 (View Picture) 12533 WW2 SCARF - Made of OD wool in a folded over style sewed along the long edge to form sort of a sleeve. It can be wrapped around the neck, or stick and hand in each end to keep the hands warm. Some moth holes near one end and a few nips and thinning elsewhere, otherwise VG. Much loved item in cold weather! $10.00 (View Picture) 12816 Army medical Blanket- 1944 dated - White wool blanket with red stripes near the ends. Marked in the center M.D. over U.S. Army and date 1944 at one end. Type used in hospitals and perhaps in ambulances. Overall VG condition with a couple of small (palm size) stains that may come out with dry cleaning, or maybe not) and several moth or insect nips but not holes. Nice addition to a WW2 medical collection, or perhaps to go in a restored military ambulance. $49.00 (View Picture) 12761 TWO PIECES OF WW2 PHILIPPINE CURRENCY- ONE JAP, ONE AMERICAN - Japanese note is 100 pesos, and American is 1 peso "Victory Series 66". Both show lots of folding and some age yellowing from being placed in an old non-acid free book. Great for a Pacific theater display. Both notes for $12.00 (View Picture) 12654 WW2 CHEMICAL CORPS DECONTAMINATION SPRAYER - Decontaminating Apparatus, 3 Gallon, M1 Nice WW2 era decon item with about 95% of the OD paint and the yellow stenciled instructions remaining. Basically a pump up type sprayer, this would have been used to decontaminate vehicles and weapons, etc. Looks to be complete and functional, but does not seem to build up pressure when pumped, so maybe it has a bad seal or something. Chemical Warfare stuff is a neat collecting specialty, and we have not seen one of these before. $125.00 (View Picture) 12545 WW2 MILITARY MOSQUITO NET - Not sure of the exact nomenclature
on this, but clearly a WW2 era GI item. Only marks I could find were contract
info stamped on one corner which included 3/27/42 date and SPEC 6-38C TYPE
I, STOCK NO 27-B-348. Khaki cotton construction and large enough to cover
a bed, or cot or sleeping bag when opened up. Other than a hot meal, hot
shower or hot blonde, one of the most coveted items in the Pacific was a
good mosquito net. You can lay awake all night wishing you had one in your
collection, or get this one now- the only one we have found in years (mosquito
net, that is). $49.00 (View Picture) 9745 REPRODUCTION WW2 OR EARLIER US NAVY SEABAG - White canvas bag about 16" diameter x 38" tall with USN stenciled in black. Eight grommets around the top for a rope to close it up. (Piece of polyproplyene robe included, but should be heavy cotton or manila). New condition. Great additoin to Navy display. $10.00 (View Picture) 9290 LOT OF 7 DIFFERENT
WW2 MILITARY TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS (CALIFORNIA) - All have various WW2 or
earlier dates (mostly 1940-43 dated), and most specifically state U.S. Army.
Great for putting in a WW2 era map case, or mount one for display in your
military vehicle, or in a display of uniforms and equipment. These are in
various scales, with most being 1:62,500 (roughly equivalent to the 7.5
minute US Geologic Survey maps used by hikers and campers.) One each of
San Diego area approx 26" x 44" 1:500,000 scale; and San Francisco area
about the same size and 1:500,000 scale. Five others (all different) are
smaller (maybe 15" x 26") of various parts of California coastal or interior
areas, 1:62,500 or larger scale. One is black and white, but rest are multi
color. San Diego map is torn on one end but rest in pretty good shape, all
rolled, not folded. $25.00 (View Picture) - WW2 WIRE SERVICE NEWS- War news, sports, politics, humor, etc. Remember, the teletypes were how the vast majority of news was transmitted then. Teletypes sat in the corner banging away printing out stuff on massive rolls of yellow paper. No satellite phones, no TV, very few live radio feeds. Local radio stations and newspapers depended on the wire services and their reporters for the latest news (other than their local coverage). Very interesting time capsules of what was happening in all aspects of American life, while historians often focus on one or two really gigantic stories that unfolded over weeks or months. Here is "the rest of the story." Each package consists of one or more (usually several) lengths five to 10 feet long, neatly folded, with the stories just as they came across the wires, ready for the broadcasters of the day to "rip and read". (SPECIAL- buy two or more for $11.00 each- your choice)
7797 USS CLARENCE
K. BRONSON COMMISSIONING INVITATION - This Fletcher class destroyer
was built by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock in Kearny, NJ, and commissioned
11 June 1943 at New York Navy Yard (Brooklyn). Named after a 1910 Naval
Academy graduate who became a Naval Aviator in 1914, and was killed in an
accident in 1916 while testing experimental aircraft bombs. The ship saw
action in the Pacific during nearly all of 1944 and early 1945, including
raids on Jap held islands, and supporting landings the most notable being
Iwo Jima. Decommission in 1946he was activated for service in Korea, and
decommissioned again in 1960. Finally transferred to Turkey in 1973. This
is an original invitation to the commissioning, professionally matted and
framed, in excellent condition. Wonderful gift for anyone connected with
that ship. $20.00 (View Picture)
7639 WW2 US/UK 9MM AMMO CRATE - Wooden box with
tin liner, about 8.5" wide, 10" tall and 17" long. Faded stencil on outside
"3840 Cartridges, 9mm Ball M1, 1305 308 5810 A360, Lot RR-137530" These
were packed with ammo in 64 round boxes, just right for filling two STEN
gun magazines. I believe these were late WW2 or Korean War era procurement
from Canada, but under US contract for Lend Lease, hence the U.S. style
markings. The 9mm Ball M1 was standardized in 1942, and procurement from
US sources was mainly for use by the OSS and probably Lend Lease as well.
Great for display with OSS or UK or Lend Lease collection, or with Sten
guns, or for living history use.. Wooden top is secured by two metal strips,
one of which is hinged, and a cotter pin which hold the lid in place. Wooden
box with tin liner, but missing wooden lid or top to the liner. Make a top
out of plywood and will display okay. . $25.00 (View
Picture) 6703 WW2 CASUALTY IDENTIFICATION TAG - Booklet of tags printed on cardstock, about 3" x 8" with reinforced hole at top. Places for info such as name, address, age, religion, race, sex, next of kin, where tagged, date 194_, time, diagnosis, treatment given, morphine, tourniquet etc. Booklet originally had 20 tags, but two or three missing now, probably used in training, or removed due to storage soiling. Unused, but showing age and some light soiling. Grim reminder of the fact the freedom is not free. Great for display with medic/aid station items. $12.00 (View Picture) LIFE MAGAZINE- WW2 ISSUES- Besides their superb photographs, these provide keen insight into the total involvement and commitment of the entire American population to the war effort. The conversion of civilian production capacity to wartime needs was a level that is unthinkable today, as well as the emphasis on conserving resources and making military goods. Virtually every family was touched in multiple ways, unlike the very detached and almost complacent attitudes which prevailed during Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. These are interesting background for any student or collector of WW2 items. 14203 Life Magazine- October, November, December 1944 - Ex Library bound copy of all Life Magazines for the months of October, November and December 1944. Several good military theme covers and some of celebrities or assorted babes. Lots of interesting ads, mostly touting their contributions to the war effort. Interesting coverage of current events, including near civil war in Italy and revenge on the defeated fascists as we struggled to impose a democratic government there. Reading through these is a very instructive and enjoyable time to get a feel for how united the country was in the war effort, and how totally committed everyone was to supporting the troops and making do with less at home in order to provide the resources to battle the enemy. Vastly different from today with near treasonous politicians, and virtually no sacrifices or involvement except by the military members and their families. The contrast between a supportive news media of WW2 and the “blame America first” weasels in the mainstream media is a disgusting revelation. The last 3 December issues have some water damage but they remain readable. I have seen places that cut these up for the ads and stories selling them at $2-5 each, so if you wanted to do that you could make some money on the deal after reading them. Great opened up for display with some other WW2 memorabilia. Overall about good condition. $65.00 (View Picture) 10258 LIFE MAGAZINE AUGUST 19, 1940 - Cover photo 'U.S. trains parachutists." Major stories on Ford's River Rouge plant, and Hitler's rise to power; plus lesser accounts of skywriters, photos of torpedoed ship sinking, osteopathic medicine; and start up of Army paratroop training for the first time since experiments in 1929; and "home guard" type drills in two American towns. Lots of cool stuff, when the need to rearm was accepted, but full fledged involvement in the war had not yet shocked everyone into action. $35.00 (View Picture) 5719 LIFE MAGAZINE- WW2 ISSUE FEBRUARY 12, 1945 - Soviet Soldier with Mosin Nagant on cover. Major items inside on Russian Army, US Soldiers with Trenchfoot, Flight Nurses, Visit to the Raja at Jaipur $15.00 (View Picture) 8230 LIFE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER
22, 1943 - Cover shows a serious looking GI with steel pot, and collar
turned up. Editorial by Eisenhower on the foot soldier, some political stuff,
several great military equipment ads (Jeep, etc) German General staff history,
Australian animals, $18.00 (View Picture) 2532VJ981 Bag, Food, Waterproof, Jungle Dec 1943 dated (two) Rubberized fabric bag about the size of a large lunch bag with string tie at the top. Mint unissued with nice clear markings. (Lewis- Doughboy to GI p. 216) TWO BAGS for $15.00 2535VJ984 Cover, Protective, Individual Mint unissued folded up inj neat little OD package the size of a paperback book. Opens into a big plastic bag to wear like a raincoat to protect from gas attack. Very clear markings on the front. $5.00 2666VW13 Canvas bucket with pour spout No date. Good condition. Could have been used with vehicles, latrines, mess halls Return to Collectors Headquarters. Shoes and Boots Probably the most difficult to find parts of combat uniforms as these were usually thrown away when worn out, and often got worn out after returning to civilian life. (Nothing right now- keep checking!) Return to Collectors Headquarters.
14726 WW2 US ARMY WINTER CAP - An updated version of the venerable M1907 Winter cap, this had slightly improved fabrics, and used a buckle instead of ties to secure the chin strap when the flaps are lowered over the ears. (Doughboy to GI page 29). Overall G-VG condition with one small frayed spot along a seam, one small stitch repair on another seam and three moth nips on the lining. Size 6 ¾. $29.00 (View Picture) 14655 U.S. WW2 M1 HELMET- EARLY FIXED BAIL TYPE WITH LINER. - Scarce early WW2 M1 helmet, best known as a “steel pot” with the early “fixed bails” for the chin strap. After a brief period these were replaces with hinged loops for attaching the chinstrap, and the early ones are very hard to find. Helmet has most of its original OD pain with the sawdust texturing, but it is mixed with rust so it is not real pretty, but not too bad either. Rust is worse on the inside. Liner is in excellent condition and has the eyelet on the front. The dark color webbing suggests it is a late WW2 through Korean vintage item and maybe you can figure out the date from the CAPAC marking in the photo. One small crack on the edge of the liner. $135.00 (View Picture) 12537 WW2 HELMET NET AND ELASTIC BAND - Mint unissued. $35.00 (View Picture) 10666 USMC KHAKI OVERSEAS
CAP WITH E/G/A PIN - About size 7, used VG. I think it is WW2 vintage,
but may be newer $12.00 (View Picture) 6719 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- USED VG - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Used VG $8.00 (View Picture) 6714 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- MINT UNISSUED - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Mint unissued $15.00 (View Picture) 2688VW97 USMC sniper Helmet Cover Basically a coloth helmet cover but printed "green side" only with mosquito net also printed in green camo pattern attached to cover neck as well. Tie straps at bottom of netting have been removed,otherwise mint. (See Moran USMC Uniforms & Equipment of WW2, p. 86) $35.00 2692VW108 Helmet Cover, OD cotton, with slits no markings. Mint! $35.00 2696VW116 M1943 Field Jacket Hood (Hood only) size M, Mint! $20.00 **SOLD** 1189 Early WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet with Hawley Fiber liner Liner is thick type unique to Hawley FiberCo with cotton twill over cardboard type construction. (See Chris Armold's excellent "Steel Pots" book pp. 95-100) This early example has the silver colored suspension webbing, and the leather chinstrap (somewhat dry and flaky) riveted in place and a frame type buckle, not the later clamping buckle. Has snap-in headband with leather only on front portion. Four dings on the inside of the liner above the right eyebrow, one of which has torn thru the fragile rim. Fabric frayed thru in two spots in front and one at the rear, none over 3/8-1/2" long. Just a couple of dirty spots on the outer fabric. Overall excellent example of the early style that is seldom seen. Fixed loop (bail) helmet is early example in exceptional condition. Original chinstrap in excellent condition with just slightest traces of wear. Shell has early stainless steel rim, welded at the front. Original dark OD paint and cork texturing material over about 98% of the helmet exterior, missing from just the sharp edge of the rim, and two scraped spots on the left rear each less than 1" square. Good relief on the texturing, little wear, and never repainted. 100% of interior OD paint, so never got used for cooking or anything. Pot does have four tiny vertical cracks just barely visible on the left rear, each no more than 1 inch long. Despite the minor flaws mentioned, this is an exceptionally nice early piece for the serious collector. **SOLD** VW93 U.S. Airborne M1 steel helmet. M1-C Liner a very desirable early one by Inland (maker of the M1A1 carbine for airborne troops also produced only 39,000 airborne configured helmet liners!) with early hole in front, khaki "Y" straps mounted under regular suspension elements. Has old leather chin cup. String adjustable suspension with old sweatband. Snap studs on inside of liner. Liner has about 99% dark green paint with fine sand. Pot a late one with rear seam, and has been repainted. Chin strap loops are square movable types Dark green chin strap clips onto loops, has short strap to snap onto liner snaps. While correct airborne design, this is a very recent vintage chin strap. Has British net cover and repro first aid dressing attached. This particular helmet liner is very scarce and desirable, and even with the mediocre pot and late chin strap is good representative WW2 airborne item. Make sure you get a copy of Steel Pots by Chris Armold (who runs a great site, The Militaria Collectors Exchange, http://www.tmcx.com) This new book is a must for anyone interested in US helmets, solidy researched, well written and fullof useful illustrations, many in color.. This has full details on this scarce Inland Airborne item. Return to Collectors Headquarters. **NEW ADDITION** 15459 U.S. MODEL 1917A1 MACHINE GUN MOUNT ASSEMBLY (TRIPOD, CRADLE, PINTLE AND T&E MECHANISM) - Genuine U.S. issue, and all original, COMPLETE WITH the pintle and the T&E (traversing and elevation) mechanism . Not a pile of salvaged scrap that someone welded back together and made up parts to fill in what was missing, like many being sold today. The tripod assembly is marked on the steel rear leg plate “MOUNT, TRIPOD, M1917A1 [serial number hard to read] EVOY Co. 1943” and the center hub is stamped MOUNT, TRIPOD, M1917A2 [not sure what the difference might be or if that only applies to the hub/]. Tripod retains about 80-90% of its military OD paint, showing normal wear, chipping and scraping. The leather strap on the rear leg to secure the legs together in transit is missing. Cradle assembly has a sort of parkerized type finish with about 95% or more remaining. Everything is working and not rusted or bent or binding. This is a NICE mount assembly that is COMPLETE and ready for display, or use (if you are the lucky owner of a legal M1917A1 Browning!). Again, this is a nice one, not salvaged junk like some being sold. $2350.00 (View Picture) 12653 U.S. WW2 EE-8 FIELD PHONE WET WITH LEATHER CARRYING CASE - The basic communications gear throughout WW2, more reliable than the primitive handy talky radios at the time. Used, G-VG condition, but not idea if it works. Battery cmpartment is corroded, but will probably clean up. $125.00 (View Picture) 15425 U.S. NAVY 7 X 50 BINOCULARS MARK 28 MOD 0 MADE IN 1943 - Made by Bausch & Lomb, serial number 118346. Top quality and ruggedly made to withstand decades of hard use aboard ships by lookouts, gun crews, the Officers of the Deck, skippers, etc. These were made in many Marks and Mods, with the differences mainly in different types of grid reticules for special purposes, or minor manufacturing differences by different makers. This pair has excellent, bright, clear optics and will give years of use, as well as being a good collector item. The leather covering on the barrels is well worn, almost smooth in places, and the paint finish on the casing is worn. No neck strap. $95.00 (View Picture) 15424 U.S. ARMY 7 X 50 BINOCULARS M15A1 MADE IN WORLD WAR 2 - Serial number 23830. Made by Westinghouse as part of an order for 12,000 in 1944. (Note- while the nomenclature is molded in, these were not marked as to maker, but Westinghouse is the only firm that made the M15 or M15A1 binoculars.) Top quality and ruggedly made to withstand decades of hard use by troops in the field, or aboard ships by lookouts, gun crews, the Officers of the Deck, skippers, etc. These were made in many Models/Marks and Mods, with the differences mainly in different types of grid reticules for special purposes, or minor manufacturing differences by different makers. This pair has excellent, bright, clear optics and will give years of use, as well as being a good collector item. About 90-95% of the black finish remains on the metal parts and the leather covering is in excellent condition. Complete with original woven nylon neck strap. $135.00 (View Picture) 15366 WW2 era Dressing, First Aid, Large 11 ¾ inches square, in original box - Overall good despite some water staining on the box and some of the corners of the box being a bit dog eared. The small individual first aid kit bandages are quite common, but the larger items found in kits carried by medics or medical units are not seen very often. $12.00 (View Picture) 15304 CANVAS COVER ONLY FOR U.S. ARMY PLYWOOD PACKBOARD - This is the canvas cover that fits against the back. It has 16 grommets down the sides for attaching to the plywood frame. Used VG-fine with partial lacing included. Just what you need to salvage that packboard with a missing or damaged back cover. $5.00 (View Picture) 15303 U.S. ARMY PLYWOOD PACKBOARD 1944 DATED - The plywood packboard adopted in 1943 was a great assist for hauling heavy loads by manpower (when trucks, mules or roads were not available). The canvas side went against the back and shoulder straps secured it to the body. The plywood frame has several attaching points for lashing or use of metal brackets to help attach 5 gallon Jerry cans, ammo cans, artillery ammo, K-rations, or whatever needed to be hauled from here to there. This one is in used fine condition with a 1944 date. $35.00 (View Picture) 15302 U.S. ARMY PLYWOOD PACKBOARD 1943 DATED - The plywood packboard adopted in 1943 was a great assist for hauling heavy loads by manpower (when trucks, mules or roads were not available). The canvas side went against the back and shoulder straps secured it to the body. The plywood frame has several attaching points for lashing or use of metal brackets to help attach 5 gallon Jerry cans, ammo cans, artillery ammo, K-rations, or whatever needed to be hauled from here to there. This one is in excellent condition with clear markings American Seating Co. O.I. 5473-4X-C and date 12-16-43. $45.00 (View Picture) 15140 LOT OF 3 BANDOLEERS FOR .30- CARBINE AMMUNITION- (1 TRACER M27, 2 BALL M1) - Late in WW2 after the “stripper clip” for the carbine had been adopted, they began to issue ammunition in bandoleers with 120 rounds loaded in stripper clips. The continued to be the standard combat packaging until the carbine was retired from U.S. military use. This is a lot of three bandoleers- two for Ball, M1, and one for Tracer M27. Obviously, the tracer bandoleers are fairly scarce items. All three are used excellent, but have none of the ammo, stripper clips or cardboard inserts. You can clip up some ammo and fill them for display, or fill the pockets with a stack of cardboard the size of the ammo. The lot of three for $20.00 (View Picture) 10530 U.S. AIRCRAFT .50 CAL BMG AMMO FEED BOX - Probably for wing mounted guns in fighters like the P-15 Mustang, P-47 Thinderbolt, F4U Corsair, etc. Size about 12" x 11" x 9" high. Sturdily made of a resin board material (similar to that used for circuit boards?) for the panels riveted to green primer treated aluminum. Part number 229747 stamped on some of the metal parts and different numbers on others. Box has two sections with a roller arrangement on one end. Label on end of box reads "R.H. OUTBD., 100 ROUNDS with a diagram showing proper arrangement of belt into the box. I believe that the ammo compartments on the aircraft wings were just empty areas, with aluminum frames and skin, and this type box would be used to keep the ammo ready to feed, and it could be removed for cleaning and servicing. Nifty item for WW2 aviation collection, whatever it is. Fill it up with a bunch of .50 BMG dummies as part of a fighter pilot uniform display or something. $45.00 (View Picture) 15459 U.S. Model 1917A1 Machine Gun Tripod and Cradle assembly - (No machine gun included). This is an excellent all original, all U.S. GI 1943 vintage Tripod and cradle. Not salvaged junk rebuilt from chopped up scrap metal. The tripod has about 80-90% of the old Army OD paint finish, probably repainted during its period of use, and showing just normal wear and scrapes and chips expected from a piece of heavy gear like this. The rear leg of the tripod has a small raised steel plate that anchors a leather strap (missing) which can be used to strap the legs together for transport. On the early production tripods they included a fancy brass plate there with nomenclature and serial number, but by the time this was made in WW2, they had dropped the plate and merely stamped the info on the steel plate. Hard to make out the maker, but the date is a clear 1943. The brass head and aiming circle are in excellent condition, and the cradle swings nicely in this. The cradle is a complex assembly of parts, the core being a large frame with a pintle that slips into the tripod head and allows the gun to swing easily to the left or right. The upper portion of the cradle pivots up and down on the frame allowing elevation and depression. The gun itself is attached to the cradle by being bolted to a pintle, which allows limited movement of the gun in elevation and train. The rear of the cradle has fin training and elevation (T&E) adjustments to precisely adjust fire on a target. The cradle assembly is mostly finished in a gray black phosphate type finish. IT comes complete with all the necessary pins etc. John M. Browning’s genius created the M1917A1 (along with the M2 .50 BMG, the BAR and the M1911 pistol) and it served as the reliable heavy machine gun for infantry use from the final days of WW1 through the Korean War. The tripod and cradle assembly can also be used to mount the M1919 light .30 caliber Browning Machine Gun (or their semi-auto clones), or some of the smaller recoilless rifles. A serious collector of WW2 arms needs a .30 Browning, or a semi auto version, or even a dummy gun, and they will need a tripod. This is the first one of these we have had in about 20 years, and while a bit more expensive than some on the market, it is a nice one, not salvaged junk. This is a consignment item from a very advanced collector. $2350.00 (View Picture) 15042 U.S. Army early Mine Detector AN/PRS-1 (1944) - The most familiar WW2 mine detector was the SCR-625 that looked like a dinner plate on the end of a long pole, and these are seen fairly often. However we have the “other” mine detector that was used in WW2, the AN/PRS-1 which like the SCR-625 had a long pole handle and a shoulder pack power supply and battery, but the sensor at the end of the pole looked like and oversize beer can with two pairs of thin rods sticking out on the left and right sides of the can. Despite some technical advantages over the SCR-625 in terms of types of mines which could be detected, the AN/PRS-1 was notoriously difficult to keep operating, and it was soon made obsolete and most were scrapped. This one comes in the original footlocker size shipping chest and appears to be nearly complete. I know it is missing the manuals (TM11-1151, Detector Set AN/PRS-1, 52 pages) and a radio type headset for the operator to hear the beep as the detector passes over a mine. I am positive that this unit no longer works. The cylindrical head assembly shows some very bad corrosion and exfoliation which is unsightly and could be cleaned up or made to look pretty with a little Bondo work and OD spray paint. There is one chip out of the Bakelite ring around the head, but the piece is included and can be epoxied back in place. One of the battery connector plugs has pulled loose, but it is present and ready of an easy repair. One electrical cord (I think the one that had a jack for the headset) has been cut off. The canvas backpack for carrying the power supply and batteries is included but has some acid holes in the top which could be covered over with a piece of canvas for better appearance. (I will include the four old batteries that were in it when we found it, totally worthless for use, but maybe you can use the connectors to adapt to something else?) The carrying chest (10” x 15” x 28”) is in excellent condition with sharp stencil markings. This is a nice collectible item for any WW2 collection, or showing the evolution of technology. Left in the crate, it would be wonderful cargo for a military vehicle. Shipping weight about 55 pounds and can go UPS. $195.00 (View Picture) 15017 LARGE BATTLE DRESSING- CAMOUFLAGED, CARLISLE MODEL - The is a large unit, folded up in a flimsy pasteboard box. December 1, 1944 contract date. Wrapped in plastic for protection, Mint, unissued but a bit beat up from long storage, and small area or waterstain on one end of the container- have not opened to check contents. $18.00 (View Picture) 14954 U.S. GUNNER'S QUADRANT, M1 WITH CARRYING CASE - Precision instrument to set the desired degree of elevation for artillery (or even heavy machine guns for indirect fire). This is the M1 version as used in WW2 and Korea. The aluminum carrying case is a later (Korean or Vietnam era?) type as in WW2 they used a leather case. Used excellent. Much of the yuck on the back of the case is masking tape residue that soaking with WD-40 will remove without harming the paint. $135.00 (View Picture) 14952 U.S. Army Type EE 6 x 30 binoculars with case - Made by Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY. Serial number 110223. The classic military binocular of the early WW2 era. B&L got into the binocular business in WW1 after the traditional French sources for optical goods were cut off, and eventually became the premier maker of binoculars and other optical products in the U.S. This pair is in VG-fine condition with good optics. Pigskin wrapping around the barrels is in good shape and about 60-70% of the black painted finish remains. Leather carrying case has the B&L markings inside, and a compass on the top. Unit markings 6E/361 stamped on the top. Closing strap is torn, and the case has assorted scuffs and scrapes, and is worn where the strap rubs on the case when opening and closing. Loop on back for attachment to a belt. Loops on side for use with shoulder strap (missing) are intact. $125.00 (View Picture) 14626 Replica WW2 1/2 Pound demolition block of TNT - Nice looking replica made of wood with correct style label applied so it looks just like the 1/2 pound blocks of TNT used by combat engineers and others to destroy bridges pillboxes, disable tanks etc. Complete down to the hole in one ned for the blasting cap! Totally INERT and harmless but nice for display. $10.00 (we have 3- take all 3 for $20.00) (View Picture) 14571 U.S. NAVY CANVAS [RIFLE???] CARRYING CASE TYPE CWP 10029A - This looks like a big heavy duty padded rifle carrying case, and a M1903 or M1 rifle fits in it just fine. However, I suspect it is actually for some other piece of military equipment, perhaps communications or surveying markers or something like that. Impressive item for cargo in a military vehicle, or a very serviceable rifle case, but probably not a great gun collector prize. Has yellow stencil 919 (or 616) in a diamond. Overall used fine except for a hand size area which is oil stained. $29.00 (View Picture) 14558 LEATHER SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND (1918 DATED- ALTERED FROM M1918 SCABBARD FOR M1903) - This is one of the M1918 scabbard for the M1903 rifle which was modified after adoption of the M1 Garand for use with that rifle by the addition of a metal trough on the right to clear the operating rod handle and a minor change at the tip to add a plug piece. Very good to fine example with good leather and nice reddish brown color. Some flex marks and scuffing from storage, but probably used very little after conversion. Good ,markings US over original maker’s name B.B. (Brauer Brothers) and 11-18 date and inspector initials. Unit marks A56 stamped in small characters on the metal and leather lr maybe they are match marks used during the conversion process. Unlike most of these scabbards, which are missing both the straps for attaching to the saddle, this at least has the lower strap, complete with the snap hook. These saw little actual use in WW2, but were the final saddle scabbard issued to the cavalry before they were "unhorsed" during WW2. One of the nicer of the conversions of the 1918 model we have seen in several years. $175.00 (View Picture) 13719 WW2 M1943 FOLDING SHOVEL - Blade marked with large US over AMES/1944. Paint has been stripped from the entire thing with just traces left. Ready for a fresh OD paint job to look almost new. Essential tool for digging field fortifications, fox holes, latrines, gun pits, etc. $35.00 (View Picture) 13167 WW2 USMC Camouflage Shelter Half- 1943 dated - Typical green side/brown side patterns. Has semi-legible tag “SHELTER HALF, Contract Nom 42506, Powers & Co. 1943.” Overall fine to excellent condition. No holes, damage or repairs noted. A few small spots of rust/dirt or mildew scattered here and there. 5-10 small drips of white paint on the brown side. Letter B in red about 3” high on the green side. Great background for a WW2 USMC display. Very seldom encountered these days, and first we have ever had. $595.00 (View Picture) 13127 U.S. NAVY BINOCULARS MARK 33 MOD 1 MADE IN 1944 - Made by Universal Camera Corp, serial number 108496. Nexck strap is present, but dry, stiff and flaky, not suitable for use. Carrying case is pretty rough, missing the securing strap and the shoulder strap, and some of the stitching needs to be repaired. $95.00 (View Picture) 13154 Carrying case for M1903A4 scope - This is the case, carrying, M67 which is actually for some sort of artillery slide rule, but it is nearly identical to the M65 carrying case for the M73B1/Weaver 330C scopes. The only differences are the markings, the use of a loop for attachment to the belt instead of the M1910 belt hooks, and the addition of a divider strip inside the case which does not interfere with use with a scope. Fine for a renactor or for someone who does not need to have the more expensive correct case. $18.00 (View Picture) 12573 LOT OF 5 FIRST AID DRESSINGS - Mint unissued, in the OD painted copper case. Onlye one shown in photo, but this is a lot of five $49.00 (View Picture) 12560 U.S. ARMY EE 6x30 BINOCULARS USED BY U.S. NAVY- 1942 DATED - Standard U.S. Army EE-8 binoculars, and so marked on the front faces. Rear faces have the usual markings as to power, and Bausch & Lomb markings. U.S. NAVY, BUSHIPS added at the factory. Also, name W.Z. SMITH, SR has been added, but I suspect that is a later unofficial addition, perhaps as a retirement gift or something. No info on Mr. Smith was located. Good optics, but exterior painted surfaces show usual minor chipping and wear. Comes with black leather case, but tip of the flap securing strap is broken. $125.00 (View Picture) 12264 EXTRA NICE WW2 SADDLE SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND - Sharply marked U.S.
Fulton L[eather] G[oods] CO. 1942. This has the op rod cover made of parkerized
steel (others were made with blackened brass, or brown painted steel, or leather
covers). Mint unissued but has picked up a few scattered minor scuffs and
scrapes but is not oil soaked or dry rotted, or crushed flat. Both attaching
straps are missing, but excellent for display as is. One of the very best
of the dozens of saddle scabbards we have had over the years. $150.00 (View
Picture) 11577 U.S.
NAVY INFLATABLE CO2 "MAE WEST" LIFE JACKET - Basically the same life
vest as worn by aviation crewmen, but in slate gray instead of yellow. I am
not certain if these were used aboard ship only, or possibly by both ship
and aviation units. Only marking is a white stamped marking that seems to
be FEB 42 and initials/anchor as an inspector mark. Overall VG-fine with a
lot of surface dirt- it really needs a good washing. One of the caps is missing
from the holder for the CO2 cartridge. $65.00 (View
Picture) 11156 WW2 ERA U.S. ARMY FLAG KIT TYPE M-113 WITH CASE - Khaki canvas carrying case with neatly stenciled markings on front and carrying strap on the back. The two flags are solid red fabric (wool?) about 14" x 16" stapled to wooden dowel handles. Semaphore or "wig wag" communications were still important until WW2 when radios became available in larger numbers and at lower unit levels. Not sure if the flags are correct or a later boy scout replacement. Vase G-VG, flags excellent. The set for only $6.00 (View Picture) 10667
USMC KHAKI WEB BELT WITH FRAME BUCKLE - Used fine, 1 1/4" wide and long
enough for 33" waist $12.00 (View Picture) ) 10213 WW2 USMC ENAMEL COATED STEEL CANTEEN
- A design widely used (perhaps exclusively) by the Marine Corps. Wile
a neat idea and way to save critical materials, these would chip badly when
dropped or dinged, both inside and out, and were replaced late in the war
by other types. This has the black enamel (porcelain type) finish. No markings.
As usual, it has a number of chips but still displays okay. $39.00 (View
Picture) 7868 WW1/WW2 U.S. ARMY WOODEN TENT PEGS - Set of five, enough for one shelter half as carried by the doughboy and GI. Old originals which range from used VG to unissued old stock. Once fairly common, these are now pretty hard to find. $25.00 (View Picture) 7357 GI "SILVERWARE" BARGAINS - Genuine U.S. GI field mess knives and spoons. (Sorry, no forks, somone else is probably overloaded with them, and whining about how hard it is to cut steak or eat soup with a darn fork but no knife or spoon!). Stamped from stainless steel or something like that. These are type used frim mid WW2 to present with a large hole in the handle to help hold them for dipping in boiling water to clean them. Marked with U.S. on the handle, and most have various maker marks on the back. Fine for WW2 thru Vietnam collections. Bargain- TWO knives and TWO spoons, used excellent to mint unissued. $5.00 (View Picture) 5925 .30-06 STRIPPER CLIPS- (BRASS) - Issued for use with M1903 and M1917 rifles and also the Browning Automatic Rifle WW1 issue (brass) Used excellent, some tarnish or spotting. Twelve for $15.00 (View Picture) WW2 USN MAE WEST LIFE JACKET- Rubberized gray fabric with holder and toggle for C)2 cartridge inflation and
emergency manual inflation tube. Metal fittings somewhat corroded at joints
probably from slat water setting up electrolysis on the dissimilar metals used.
Have two, and markings only legible on one- "DATE OF MFR [illegible] 1944,
CONT. NO. NXSS 36191, FIRESTONE R. & L. PROD. CO., PROPERTY US NAVY"
I am not sure of the actual use of these. Aviator mae wests seemed to
have been mainly yellow for easy visibility of downed aircrews. My speculation
is that these were possibly used by shipboard personnel, especially submariners
or flight deck personnel who could not get around with bulky kapok lifejackets
on; or perhaps by UDT personnel for emergency use (yellow not being a good idea
when trying to senak around), or perhaps these are part of the short-lived fascination
with gray coloring that included adoption of gray uniforms for officers and
chiefs circa 1944-46 and intended for issue to aircrews then. I have seen
dozens of the yellow type, but only these two in gray. Long waist/crotch
strap with adjustment buckle and snap hook secured to "D rings on the ouitside
lower corners of the vest. Flexible and no apparent damage but need a
good scrubbing to remove storage dirt. 3320xU.S. Military Sewing Kit- OD cotton case about 5" x 10" which folds up to 3" x 5". Contains scissors, thimble, assorted thread, needles, safety pins. New old stock, but some light surface rust on scissors and needles. Believe these are WW2, but may be Korean vintage. $12.00 (View Picture) 2995 WW2 50 Cal Ammo can Side opening type as used with vehicle mounted .50 Browning Machine Gun,M2, or when used by ground forces on the tripod. Used G-VG about 85-90% OD paint with a little rust here ant there. Most stenciled to show contents (e.g- 4 Ball 1 Tracer, lot number, etc) Two for $25.00 or $15.00 each 2548x WW2 M1 Carbine Cleaning Rod & Case Set- Rod consisting of one handle section with large "T" handle, one extension section and a tip section. Canvas carying case with 3 or 4 pockets for rod sections. (Same case was used for other applications, only 2 pockets needed for the carbine. Used good-excellent. Canvas may be dirty or have storage rust on belt hook. $20.00 2708VW154 Silver color plastic canteen no date "Made in U.S.A." Looks just like GI aluminum canteen, but is silver plastic with GI cap. Might be something really rare and valuable, but I think it is not. $2.00 Return to Collectors Headquarters.
14083 WW2 underwear set- boxers and T-shirt - Used VG-fine lightweight OD cotton fabric boxers with three button waistband. No markings legible, a few assorted stains that may wash out. No markings visible but letter S sewn at the top front as laundry mark. About size 32. T shirt is strap type, looks to be small or medium size and has laundry mark/service number marks. Underwear is surprising difficult item to find as most was just used up with post-war wear. $39.00 (View Picture) 12532 OFFICER PULL OVER SWEATER, SLEEVELESS - (Doughboy to GI p. 103) Noted as popular in WW1 and thereafter, but as private purchase items, not an issue piece of gear. OD wool with private label as shown in the photo. Overall used VG-fine condition, but it does have some scattered moth nips. $20.00 (View Picture) 10788 U.S. MODEL 1941 USN DECK JACKET - Overall excellent, about size 36. Wool blanket type lining in excellent condition, and except for one small dirt spot (1/4") on the right chest the exterior is excellent. Left breast marking USN is faintly visible. Cuffs are great, but collar is dirty and showing some wear, but not worn thru as so often is the case with M1941 style jackets. The USN deck jacket has slightly different pockets and lacks the belt across the back and the shoulder straps of the Army model. Zipper made by CONMAR is in good working condition. Label has been removed from collar area. Three plastic buttons missing from the front flap but standard GI buttons are easy to find. $85.00 (View Picture) 2714 US Army Officers regulation khaki shirt - Size 15x33, some mothing, but wearable $10.00 (View Picture) 6719 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- USED VG - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Used VG $12.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL 3 for $20.00 6714 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- MINT UNISSUED - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Mint unissued $20.00 (View Picture) 6544 TROUSERS, INTERMEDIATE, FLYING, TYPE A-11A - Size 32. Heavy OD cotton with pile lining. Excellent woven label with specification and contract numbers, indicating 1945 date of manufacture. Some wear on the seat, and dirt/grease marks on right thigh, otherwise fine-excellent. All zippers and snaps intact. Several small holes/moth nips in the woven ribbed part at the ankles. Although intended for flight crew use (and passengers in those days of virtually no cabin comforts on transport aircraft), some undoubtedly got pilfered and used by ground crews and non-aviation troops in winter. $45.00 (View Picture) 1474 WW2 U.S. Army HBT Jacket size 38R - Mint unissued. Neatly marked inside "Jacket, Herringbone Twill OD-7 Special, Pattern Date July 15,1944, P.O. 22628 Date May 4, 1945, Altoona Factories, Spec No. P.Q.D. No 45E, Philadelphia QM Depot" OD finish metal starburst buttons. $125.00 1450 Trousers, Intermediate Flying Type A-11-A - Specification No. 3219A, Waist size 30, Stock No. 8300-878650, Order No. (33-038)-45-5105 AN, Ben Greenholtz & Co. Property, U.S. Army Air Forces" on label. Green cotton with pile lining. Compete with suspenders. Mint unissued example. $75.00 1477 WW2 USN HBT Jacket Size about size 38 Regular - Used, slightly faded, "salty" looking but overall fine-excellent. Black paint finish metal "economy" buttons with design of five stars and a wreath. This pattern has six button front and gas flapBellows type pocket with flap on both sides of chest, but no others. Button on each cuff with two holes for closure adjustment. Type uniform worn by SEABEES and others who wore utilities vice dungarees worn by "real" sailors. Hard to find. No maker markings or names. $89.00 2132 Trouser, HBT, USN Virtually identical to USMC pattern except for use of black plastic buttons instead of USMC type, and lightly stenciled USN on left hip pocket. Approx size 27x28. Excellent plus condition. $45.00 2665VW12 Overcoat, parka type with alpaca liner H.P. Shapiro 1945. Medium size. Good condition but missing belt. Sleeves cut out of liner. CHEAP!!! $15.00 2715VW168 US Army Officers regulation khaki shirt Size 15x33, some mothing, but wearable $10.00 Return to Collectors Headquarters.
**NEW ADDITION** SMM2022 Leather Sling U.S. M1907. - - This is a WWII vintage sling, marked `MILSCO / 1944`. The sling has steel hardware which was used after late 1942 when brass conserved for higher priority items. The sling is in very good - excellent condition with supple leather and very little stretching or cracking. This is the correct sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand rifles. $100.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** SMM2039 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early light colored WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Sling is marked ``BOYT / 1943``. Overall excellent condition. $95.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** SMM2053 Sling & Oiler Set U. S. M1 Carbine - Oiler is marked `IS`. Excellent condition. $35.00 (View Picture) SMM2097 Reproduction US Model 1907 Sling. - Very good condition with no cracks, pleasing light brown color. Correct type repro sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand. Looks like the real thing and would make a nice inexpensive alternative to the higher priced original. $25.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15408 U.S. .38 CALIBER REVOLVER HIP HOLSTER (WW2 TO PRESENT) - (Meadows pp191-193). These were intended for use with any of the Colt or S&W (and presumably later with Ruger) .38 caliber revolvers, such as the Victory model, Commando, Military & Police/Model 10; Official Police, etc. Primarily intended for use by non-combat types such as guards, Shore Patrol, couriers, Military Police, etc, but probably used by some personnel who preferred the .38 revolver over the .45 auto, or by bomber/transport/patrol pilots with room in the cockpit for a hip holster instead of the shoulder holster worn by the fighter jocks. This one is post-1956, due to the black leather, and probably Vietnam era when Cathey Enterprises got a bunch of contracts for holsters. The quality is less on this than on the earlier production, but the DOD got its brownie points for diversity by patronizing small, minority and disadvantaged businesses regardless of the quality of crap they delivered. Any attempts to reject on quality grounds would result in charges of discrimination, so out GIs got stabbed in the back in the name of political correctness. This is the version with the dome snap, and some of the earlier production had the traditional lift the dot snap on the flap, so you have an excuse to find several more items for your collection. Used, VG-fine, just needs a quick shoe polish job to be excellent. $40.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15627 U.S. WW2 CANTEEN, CUP AND COVER - Canteen is excellent, made by Vollrath in 1944, Cup has some rust on the handle but is otherwise fine to excellent. made by Foley in 1944. Cover made by Lawrence in 1945 is VG but dirty and has one small (1/2”) torn spot. The complete set for $49.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15626 WW2 USMC BLACK ENAMEL CANTEEN - 1942 dated canteen with the usual numerous chips to the enamel finish. Marked on the bottom in a circle U.S./B.E.Co./1942. Correct cap and chain, missing the cork gasket. These were a noble experiment to provide war material using non-strategic material, but the tendency of the enamel to chip made them unpopular (especially when they chipped on the inside of the canteen!). Usage seems to have been almost exclusively by the Marine Corps. A good representative example of a scarce WW2 USMC item. $65.00 (View Picture) SMM2021 Leather Sling U.S. M1907. - - This is a WWI vintage sling, marked `WTG 1917`. The sling has brass hardware which was used from the model`s introduction until late 1942 when it was conserved for higher priority items. The sling is in very good condition with supple leather and very little stretching and some cracking. This is the correct sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand rifles. $100.00 (View Picture) SMM2067 M1 Carbine carrying case. - Very good overall with good clear U.S. on the outside and maker markings SHANE MFG CO./1945 on the inside. Zipper works fine. This is a genuine WW2 issue case, not one of the recently made copies that some pass off as originals. $175.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** SMM2066 M1 Carbine carrying case. - Very good overall with good clear U.S. on the outside and maker markings SHANE MFG CO./1944 on the inside. Zipper works fine. This is a genuine WW2 issue case, not one of the recently made copies that some pass off as originals. $175.00 (View Picture) SMM2001 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - US in oval on flap, ``MILWAUKEE SADDELRY CO. / 1942`` stamped on back. Nice dark brown colored leather with good patina. Leather has some scuffs that will clean up with a little TLC. Leather it is supple and in good condition with no cracking. The stitching and rivets are all excellent and intact. $150.00 (View Picture) SMM2035 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Overall VG to excellent condition with some small rust marks. $75.00 (View Picture) SMM2038 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Sling is marked ``BMC / 1944``. Overall VG to excellent condition. $95.00 (View Picture) SMM1988 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - Sears [Leather Company, not Roebuck], US in oval on flap. Pleasing light tan colored leather, not died or oil soaked like many of these holsters are. Leather is supple and in good condition with no cracking, scuffs or scrapes. Stitching and rivets are excellent. Back of holster is marked ``SEARS`` / ``1942``. $175.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** SMM2034 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Overall VG to excellent condition. $75.00 (View Picture) SMM2049 Sling & Oiler Set U. S. M1 Carbine - Excellent condition. $45.00 (View Picture) SMM2097 Reproduction US Model 1907 Sling. - Very good condition with one or two cracks, black color. Correct type repro sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand. Looks like the real thing and would make a nice inexpensive alternative to the higher priced original. $25.00 (View Picture) 14386 M1 GARAND “RIFLE SLING, WEB, M1” 1945 DATED (MINT UNISSUED) - Earliest examples I have seen with the thicker metal parts and the reinforcing rib on the clamp body. Marked BM Co 1945, about mint unissued. The switch to the dark OD web took place in late 1944, and they continued with the thin sheet metal parts for a while, and apparently adopted the thicker parts in 1945. Nice! $95.00 (View Picture) 15442 U.S. M1944 SUSPENDERS (TYPE 2) - Used fine+ condition Model 1944 type 2 suspenders, as shown in Dorsey's "U.S, Martial Web Belts & Bandoleers 1903-1981" page 128; or Doughboy to GI p. 144 where they are called M1944 and the earlier version is called M1943). These have the rectangular buckle instead of the "D" ring previously used. OD color. Ligible US but no date visible. Some metal parts may have minor wear or corrosion from less than optimum storage but retain most of the black finish. Above average example of the standard item issued late in WW2 and well after Korean War. $45.00 (View Picture) 15301 WW2 BAR BELT- (D.M. SHOE Co. 1942) EXCELLENT - Very gently used, just enough to get rid of that “too new” look so it will display nicely with your other WW2 web gear. Sharp markings, and made in the light greenish-khaki color of early WW2 web gear. An excellent addition to any WW2 collection. Each of the six pockets held two twenty round magazines for the Browning Automatic Rifle, so the weight of the loaded belt with 240 rounds of ammo was double that of the regular cartridge belt for the rifleman with the M1903 or M1 rifle. $95.00 (View Picture) 13798 U.S. Model 1916 Holster for .45 Automatic Boyt 44 - Used, fine to excellent with sharp and clear BOYT 44 markings on the back. A very nice representative WW2 holster which has been used a little and could have been used in Korea or Vietnam as well. Has been polished with dark brown or black polish, probably after the 1956 change in regulations which prescribed black instead of brown leather, so priced a lot lower than one still in the tan color. $95.00 (View Picture) 13781 WW2 M1 GARAND WEB SLING - Mint unissued, still rolled up with the original tape in place. Probably circa 1945 as the cotton web is the green OD color, not the earlier greenish khaki. However, this still retains the early hardware with the thin sheet metal used in the keeper (without the stiffening ridge across the back). $85.00 (View Picture) 12740 WW2 CLIP POUCH - Used fine-excellent $15.00 (View Picture) 11012 U.S. WW2 PISTOL BELT - Mid war dark green shade but worn and washed enough so that it looks "salty". Outer layer of green threads have worn off in place for about 10 inches on the top of the right side, and near one of the belt buckles. Used about good. Fine for a reeanctor or a set of well used combat gear. $22.00 (View Picture) 9560 U.S. M1936 PISTOL BELT - OD with the black painted pot metal buckle. Illegible traces of maker ID and date, Used G-VG. Dorsey identifies the webbed type buckle post WW2, but this may or may not be correct, but this could have been made either during WW2 or maybe during Korean War. $29.00 (View Picture) 9411 WW1/WW2 U.S. ARMY WOODEN TENT PEGS - Set of five, enough for one shelter half as carried by the doughboy and GI. Old originals which range from used VG up but are mostly unissued old stock. Once fairly common, these are now pretty hard to find. $25.00 (View Picture) SMM2033 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Overall VG to excellent condition with some small rust marks. $75.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** SMM2063 M1 Carbine carrying case. - Very good overall with good clear U.S. on the outside and maker markings SHANE MFG CO./1944 on the inside. Zipper works fine. This is a genuine WW2 issue case, not one of the recently made copies that some pass off as originals. $125.00 (View Picture) 11405 WW2 M3 SLING FOR THOMPSON SMG - Similar to the WW1 Kerr "Nobuckl" design, but a lighter mustard color web, blued hardware and shorter straps. Overall near excellent condition, probably unissued, but with a couple or dirt spots and rust stains from poor storage. $65.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** SMM2070 M1 Carbine carrying case. - Very good overall with good clear U.S. on the outside. $75.00 (View Picture) 15047 WW2 PISTOL BELT WITH CARBINE STOCK POUCH AND 2 MAGAZINES - Belt is used fine condition with illegible maker name and date that looks like it is possibly 1943. The “stock pouch” was made by Biscayne Tent and Awning in 1943 and is in excellent condition. The two GI 15 round magazines are marked “U’ and “SS” and have an excellent parkerized finish. Carbine mags were originally issued with a blue finish but some were later parkerized during overhaul, but I don’t know if that is the case with these, or if they were done recently, but suspect the latter. In any case they are in excellent condition and will be fine for use as shooters so you don’t scratch up your nice blued ones. The whole lot- belt, pouch and two 15 round mags for only $85.00 (View Picture) 15016 WW2 BAR BELT- (S. FROELICH 1942) MINT UNISSUED - As nice as we have ever seen with sharp markings, and just flat mint unissued. Froelich was a prolific maker of USMC web gear but presence of US on the flap indicates this was probably for an Army contract. As nice as you will find. $175.00 (View Picture) 14725 Paratroop[?] MUSETTE BAG (Bag, canvas, Field, M1936) - Doughboy to GI identifies this variation as special issue for paratroops with the special material used in the construction- a composite fabric-rubber-fabric material. Marked inside with maker- Airtress Midland 1943. Bag is overall fine-excellent condition except for some rubbed spots on the side near the small pocket, and is overall fairly stiff. Shoulder strap is 1942 dated and has two frayed spots. $65.00 (View Picture) 11405 WW2 M3 SLING FOR THOMPSON SMG - Similar to the WW1 Kerr "Nobuckl" design, but a lighter mustard color web, blued hardware and shorter straps. Overall near excellent condition, probably unissued, but with a couple or dirt spots and rust stains from poor storage. $65.00 (View Picture) SMM1831 - Reproduction US Model 1907 Sling. Excellent like new condition, nice light brown color. Correct type sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand. Looks like the real thing and would make a nice inexpensive alternative to the higher priced original. $35.00 (View Picture) SMM1965 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - Made by Boyt, US in oval on flap, BOYT 42 stamped on back. Handsome medium colored leather, not died or oil soaked like many of these holsters are. Leather has some scuffs that will clean up with a little TLC. Leather it is supple and in good condition with no cracking. The stitching and rivets are all excellent and intact. $150.00 (View Picture) 13134 M3 SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR M1911- WW2 ISSUE - About mint unissued but having some storage soiling. As with most of these, the male snap stud for the belt loop has popped off. Tan leather with US in oval on the flap and sharp U.S. over ENGER-KRESS on the back. $125.00 (View Picture) 14633 U.S. M1916 HIP HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTO- BOYT 44 - Overall G-VG condition and a veteran which stayed in service at least until 1956 when the color for leather items was changed from brown to black, resulting in the holsters still in service being died black. These continued in use into the Vietnam era. A good honest example that has been used but not abused. $55.00 (View Picture) 14252 U.S. Model 1923 cartridge belt for M1 Garand - Probably late WW2 or Korean war vintage as it is the dark OD color, not the greenish khaki. This does not have the inner straps for use with the 5 round M1903 stripper clips, so this was intended for use with the M1 Garand. Visible US on the right front pocket, with faint illegible traces of maker markings on the back. Overall used VG. $65.00 (View Picture) 14251 WW2 USMC Cartridge Belt M1923 BOYT -44- - Clearly marked on the back USMC on the inside of the left section, with no US on the front, and the right section is marked BOYT -44-. This has the inner straps for use with the 5 round M1903 stripper clips, but the same belt was issued with the M1 Garand (we forgot to open a pocket when dong the photos). Greenish khaki and overall in fine to excellent condition except for a frayed area on the lower edge of the right section about 1.5” long by 3/8” deep. This could (and should) be mended with a bit of sewing to ensure that it does not become further damaged. The first WW2 dated USMC cartridge belt we have had in a long time. You can make up your own story about how this was gnawed on by some hungry Marine because it tasted better than K rations. $125.00 (View Picture) 14191 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELTS- MINT UNISSUED - Mint unissued, as nice as you will find. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so a obsessive collector will need one of each! (View Picture)
14081 U.S. MARINE CORPS enamel canteen with cup and cover- all 1942 dated - Used good condition. Canteen has the usual assorted chips but not dented or excessively chipped. The enamel canteens seem to have been issued exclusively to the Marines, but experience showed that they were prone to chipping, not a problem when it was on the outside, but not very healthy to drink a mouthful of porcelain, so they |
