# 16805 - MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
12/21/2024

Answer:
Marc and John wish all of our customers and visitors a very Merry Christmas, and a New Year filled with happiness, success and peace.

Remember, though, if Santa forgot to bring that special gift, we just might have it! Check all of our catalog pages to see if there is something that maybe you should have asked for... but forgot to. Then let us know and we can do the job when you're in town, or something festive like that.

Marc Wade and John Spangler

# 16798 - WWII Thompson Spare Mag Pouch
12/14/2024
Jim

Can you ID the mfgr? The stamp is ``H. ST C.`` The ``ST`` is smaller font and over the a 2-number year ``43``. The ``ST over 43`` is in the center of the H. and C. Alternatively, can you recommend a ref book on WWII canvas?

Answer:
Thompson web gear is beyond my interest limits, but there may be maker info in Tulkoff`s Arming the Corps which is excellent on all USMC equipage. (We sell these).

Larry Ruth`s War Baby on the M1 carbine has a lot on web gear and as makers often had contracts for different stuff, you may find your maker also made carbine pouches.

I don;t recall if the Carbine Club site has anything on web gear, but if they do, it will be comprehensive. Great site and superbly researched. Forum may be best spot for web gear.

http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/

The Sturmgewehr forum site is run by David Albert who is really a Thompson guy, and would be good place to visit and ask.

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/

Hope that helps. John

# 16797 - American Eagle, Shotshells 16 Gauge
12/7/2024
scott smithsburgmd

Hi guysI have a question about an older maker of shotshells...American Eagle....i JUST HAPPENED TO SELL AN EMPTY .410 box on ebay for 450...I had no clue it would go for that..I now have a near mint full box of their 16 guage shotshells that I picked up at auction for resell most likely....Can you guys tell me anything about this old makerno relation to the modern ammo of same name I assume....Perhaps the 410 was just a fluke as auctions sometimes are althogh I missed out on two other boxes 12 guage I think in the interm that went the day they were listed...You guys seem to know more than anyone I know about ammo especially so I figured I would pick your brains Many thanks guysScott Metzger...btw I hve some pics but did not see a way to send them on this format....

Answer:
Scott- I know a little about ammo, but almost nothing about non-military shotshells.

Congratulations on finding TWO guys who just had to have an American Eagle .410 box!

My sense of the market is that the .410 was the magic part, and that the larger gauges will bring FAR less. Still, auction is the way to go, and hopefully TWO bidders will be interested.

Anyone interested in ammo really should check out the International Ammunition Assn forum at

https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/

Everything from old paper cartridges to the latest new stuff, tiny calibers up to 16 inch artillery. Even some shotshell collectors! I learn something new every time I visit. Hope that helps. John

# 16804 - T-14 Nambiu
12/2/2024
Cindy Dallas PA USA

19.5 When and where was this made Is it collectible or rare What is value

Answer:
Cindy, the Japanese adopted an automatic pistol in 1904. In appearance it resembled the German Luger, but its internal operating system was entirely different. In 1925 the military adopted the pistol that was to arm the vast majority of their officers during World War II, the Type 14 (named for the 14th year of the reign of the Emperor Taisho). The pistol used the same locking system as their earlier automatics, and has the same general shape. The pistol`s design was attributed to a Colonel Nambu, and most collectors refer to these pistols as Nambu`s. The design had a design weakness, a weak firing pin that often broke. Thus it was issued with a spare firing pin. Experience fighting in northern China and on the Russian border in the late 1930`s caused the military to enlarge the trigger guard to accept a gloved finger.

Your pistol was made in May 1944, the 19th year of the reign of Hirohito, the fifth month of the year. Value will depend on condition and whether the numbers on the parts match.

# 16796 - Remington Rolling Block
12/2/2024
Michael Shawano Wis.

I`m not exactly sure as to just what I have here?? It`s been in the closet of my deceased father for quite some time, perhaps 30 years?

I know it is a Remington Rolling Block and I thought it was an 1897? but perhaps it may be another of the examples? The patent dates are quite difficult to read as I am 73 and my eyes are not what they were.

As you can see, the receiver is basically empty. Internally, all of the milled edges are still very sharp and square as if it has never been built. Externally it is patina with faint & very light light surface rust which is smooth and no pits or blems/dings, etc. The receiver is serial numbered 4293. I`ve professionally rust blued many fine guns including European SxS`s, LC Smith Crown Grade, and Parkers so I can tell you that this receiver could be polished and finished to be perfect or at least superb.

The barrel is a 28`` 1/2 round with 3/8 dovetails front and rear marked ``Numerich, etc.`` 444 Creedmore. Never been fired, shiny bore with inset crown. The blue is near new, quite heavy with a dimension of about 1 1/8 across the octagon, perfect threads and perfect edges milled into the extractor cut.

It is in very nice condition and it either needs to be built or sold. Simple as that!!As you can see, the receiver is basically empty. Internally, all of the milled edges are still very sharp and square as if it has never been built. Externally it is patina with faint & very light light surface rust which is smooth and no pits or blems/dings, etc. The receiver is serial numbered 4293. I`ve professionally rust blued many fine guns including European SxS`s, LC Smith Crown Grade, and Parkers so I can tell you that this receiver could be polished and finished to be perfect or at least superb.

The barrel is a 28`` 1/2 round with 3/8 dovetails front and rear marked ``Numerich, etc.`` 444 Creedmore. Never been fired, shiny bore with inset crown. The blue is near new, quite heavy with a dimension of about 1 1/8 across the octagon, perfect threads and perfect edges milled into the extractor cut.

It is in very nice condition and it either needs to be built or sold. Simple as that!!

Answer:
Your rifle was sold in July 2019 for $111.99 by Lock Stock and Barrel Auctions. More info can be found here:

https://www.gunauction.com/buy/16629026

This is not something we would be interested in. You can sell it on GunBroker.com, or to a llocal buyer. I would expect the sale price to be about the same as in 2019, but this is the sort of thing that only certain people who enjoy tinkering and finding parts will be interested in.

Good luck. Hope that helps. John Spangler