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RIFLE GRENADE SIGNAL FLARES Great addition to a display of M1903, M1917, Garand or M14 rifles or M1 Carbines with grenade launchers. These were used from WW2 until at least Vietnam era.  The various types include: M22A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Amber Star Cluster Flare M21A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Amber Star Parachute Flare M20A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Green Star Cluster Flare M19A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Green Star Parachute Flare M18A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, White Star Cluster Flare M17A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, White Star Parachute Flare M51A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Red Star Parachute Flare M52A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Red Star Cluster Flare These are not "explosive" grenades intended to cause casualties. These are used for signaling (e.g.- friendly forces location, time to attack, direction of enemy, etc).  Fired from a rifle grenade launcher to about 600 foot altitude, where it ejects a pyrotechnic payload, either a single parachute-suspended star which will fall at a slow rate burning for 20-30 seconds; or a cluster of five free-falling stars (like fireworks) which burn for 4-10 seconds.   These are LIVE pyrotechnic signaling devices, not an explosive, but still need to be stored appropriately away from heat, etc.  They come in two piece fiber tubes, sealed with tape and printed markings with nomenclature, maker and date.  The front end cap of the signal itself will have raised letters and colored paint to indicate the color (A,G,R,W) and type of the signal (P-parachute, S-star).  Below is a consolidated list of all the different types we have in stock, listed by color and type.  Please order by item number and name. AMBER AS1945- (1535) U.S. Rifle Grenade “Signal, Ground, Amber Star Cluster, Parachute M22A1”- Dated 1945. Price each  $65.00  (View Picture) GREEN GP1944- (1542) SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A1- 1944 dated – Price each. $75.00 (View Picture) WHITE WP1944-(1544) SIGNAL, GROUND WHITE PARACHUTE M17A1 - Dated 1944. Price per signal in sealed container. $65.00 (View Picture) GREEN GP1969- (1555) SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A2- 1969 dated – Price each. $55.00 (View Picture) GREEN GP1969- (1552) SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A2- 1969 dated – Price each. $55.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1689 WW2 “CLEANER, RIFLE BORE” - This is the small oval 2 ounce can issued to be carried in a pocket of the cartridge belt. WW2 ammo was mostly corrosive primed and bores needed to be cleaned no later than the end of the day or they would quickly rust and become inaccurate. Therefore bore cleaner and some sort of cleaning gear was issued to all riflemen. Usually this was the “thong and pull through” carried in the “oiler and thong case” in the butt stock trap. Sectional or sometimes full length rigid cleaning rods were also issued to a few troops in a unit, and eventually the M10 combination tool was issued for the M1 Garand providing a great cleaning rod that fit in the butt, broken down into several small lengths. This bore cleaner has a distinctive odor which you will never forget. It was really effective, despite or because of the smell. This 2 ounce can is new old stock, never opened from a 1944 dated box. There may be a few small rust spots on the bare steel edges of the can, but still a nice display item to add to your collection or display. $7.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1740 SCARCE AND IMPRESSIVE “DOUBLE SIZE M2 CARBINE TRAINER” - “Carbine Training Aid M21, Part Number 7268241. Army Device DVC 9-4” A great centerpiece for a display of M1 Carbines. This is about 72 inches overall length when assembled, so the photos show the various components individually, not assembled. The Navy procured four different double size small arms trainers, for use by all services, circa 1951-1953. These were the M1 Garand Rifle, M2 Carbine, M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle and the Model 1919A4 .30 caliber Browning Machine Gun. Each trainer consisted of a model twice the size of the original weapon, with parts made of wood, aluminum, zinc castings, and steel. Each came with a wooden carrying case which converted to a display stand. The Double Size M2 Carbine trainer was originally delivered with 24 cartridges, two fifteen round magazines, and a manual, packed in a plywood storage chest measuring about 57” x 20” x 5” with total weight about 74 pounds. The late, much missed gentleman Bill Ricca had a lot of info on these on his site, thankfully preserved here: http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/ricca_Double_size_trainers.html This one comes with one original magazine filled with dummy cartridges. Metal parts are fine to excellent and all there. It is missing the handguard (as are most I have seen). The stock is in fine to excellent condition with only a few dings and chips, although there is a small crack from the recoil plate screw as shown in the photos. The stock finish and red paint in the cutout areas were probably touched up in use many decades ago. No case, and I have never seen one with the carrying case/stand. It would be easy to fabricate the plywood case based on the photos at the website above. This is one of the nicest of the Double Size M2 Carbine trainers I have seen. NON-firearm so no FFL required. If requested we will provide note for your wife explaining that this would really be a fantastic decorative addition to your living room over the couch or TV. $1750.00 (View Picture A) (View Picture B) (View Picture C)

**NEW ADDITION** 1767 U.S. ARMY UNIFORMS- VIETNAM & COLD WAR ERA -
1767A- Shirt, Utility, Cotton Sateen, OG 107 with 1976 contract date. Size 16 ½ x 34 with Infantry branch insignia and 2nd Lieutenant rank on collars, and U.S. ARMY tape. Name tape and unit shoulder patch removed. Used excellent, still starched. Style used circa 1950-1980. $20.00 (View Picture)
1767B- Sateen style shirt and trousers, both used VG Pants color matches shirt, but look different from photo lighting. Details below, price for both is $25.00 Shirty, Utility, Durable Press, 50/50 cotton-polyester. U.S. ARMY tape on chest, but all other insignia removed. Size about 16 ½ x 34 or 36. Trousers, Utility, Durable Press, 50/50 cotton-polyester. Size about 36 x 32 with small hole in right front pants pocket repaired by sewing. (carried something sharp in the pocket.) (View Picture)
1767C- LOT OF TWO PAIRS OF TROUSERS- Trousers, Utility, Durable Press, 50/50 cotton-polyester. Size 36 x 33. One looks near new, other used VG with small hole in right front pants pocket from carrying something sharp, which can be easily repaired by sewing. $25.00 (View Picture)
1767D- Trousers, men’s, Army tan 445, durable press 50/50 cotton polyester. Size 36 x 31. Appear new except on red mark about 1” x ¼” from grease pencil or felt tip marker which may or may not come out. $15.00 (View Picture)
1767E- Trousers, men’s, Army tan [445?] 100% combed cotton twill, “Genuine Cramerton Army Cloth” This is commercial made product just a bit nicer than the military contract clothing. Size 34 x 30, excellent $15.00 $1.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1293 U.S. MILTARY FLASHLIGHT RED LENS FILTERS - These are the discs that fit in the flashlight to show red light for use when you do not want to destroy night vision, or give away your position to the enemy. LOT OF 8 for only $5.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1737 VERY RARE U.S. M14 RIFLE “ANIMATED TRANSPARENCY” TRAINING DEVICE - “Animated Transparency, Gas System, U.S. Rifle, 7.62mm, M14, Device X3F52, U.S. Marine Corps 1962” This uses different color plastic parts to show the operation of the M14 rifle gas system. The tiny parts are held with guides and springs in a complex, layered design so the instructor can move independent parts. These were made for classroom use on top of an “overhead projector,” the only way to do demonstrations like this back before the days of computer generated graphics. The instructor could manipulate the parts showing their function while it was projected on the classroom screen. An exceptionally rare USMC accessory related to the M14 rifle. The device itelse if about 12” x 12” x ¾” thick, contained in a very sturdy foam lined box about 14.75 x 14.75 x 3.5”, along with a heavily laminated instruction sheet on how to use the device. Lee Emerson in his superb “M14 Rifle History and Devlopment” on page 68 writes: “In 1962, American Research and Manufacturing Corporation produced a pair of animated transparencies that demonstrated the gas system, bolt and firing mechanism operation of the M14 rifle. The Federal Stock Numbers for these two devices were 6910-708-2379 for the Gas System transparency and 6910-708-9720 for the Operating Group transparency. These transparencies were used by the U. S. Marine Corps.” Thus, there were only two types of the animated transparencies, one for the “gas system” and the other for the “operating group” and we had BOTH of them, but the "operating group" has been sold.. Complete device in the original storage box in excellent plus condition. The ONLY other example of one of these for the “Gas system” I have been able to discover was in Bill Ricca’s collection. $595.00 (View Picture)

1739 SCARCE AND IMPRESSIVE “DOUBLE SIZE M1 GARAND TRAINER - “Rifle Training Aid M24, Part Number 7268243. Army Device DVC 9-5” A great centerpiece for a display of the “Greatest battle implement ever devised.” This is about 86 inches overall length when assembled, so the photos show the various components individually, not assembled. The Navy procured four different double size small arms trainers, for use by all services, circa 1951-1953. These were the M1 Garand Rifle, M2 Carbine, M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle and the Model 1919A4 .30 caliber Browning Machine Gun. Each trainer consisted of a model twice the size of the original weapon, with parts made of wood, aluminum, zinc castings, and steel. Each came with a wooden carrying case which converted to a display stand. The Double Size M1 Garand trainer was originally delivered with 24 cartridges, two eight round clips, and a manual, packed in a plywood storage chest measuring about 66” x 20” x 6” with total weight about 86 pounds. The late, much missed gentleman Bill Ricca had a lot of info on these on his site, thankfully preserved here: http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/ricca_Double_size_trainers.html This one comes with both handguards and one eight round en bloc clip with eight cartridges. Most of the handful of double size trainers I have see were missing one or both handguards and usually the clip or cartridges as well. Good mechanics, but needing a good cleaning and lubrication to function smoothly. The stock has some damage at the wrist where the laminated pieces were joined and later got loose and glued back together after some chunks chipped off. Several dings and chips on edges, and the rear handguard has a crack. Stock would look a lot better if fixed by someone with woodworking skills. I have seen photos of one with the carrying case/stand, but all the others have been the loose trainer itself. It would be easy to fabricate the plywood case based on the photos at the website above. NON-firearm so no FFL required. If requested we will provide note for your wife explaining that this would really be a fantastic decorative addition to your living room over the couch or TV. $1595.00 (View Picture)

1571 “50 CARTRIDGES CALIBER .45 MATCH, BALL M1911- 1968” - White match box with red and blue eagle and 1968 date. Lot WCC 6029. Nice EMPTY box for display. Will be shipped flat pretty cheap, or will assemble and shrink wrap in plastic for display at no additional charge, but shipping will be more expensive. Have several. $4.00 each or THREE FOR $10.00 (View Picture)

1336 A Life for A Life: A Memoir: My Career in Espionage Working for the Central Intelligence Agency- By Howard P. Hart - Howard was a senior CIA officer with an amazing career, and we had the honor of helping his family sell his impressive collection of military arms. Each item was accompanied by a copy of his autobiography, and we have a few copies left over. You can read more about his background here Hart_Collection_Bio.html, but we urge you to buy a copy of his autobiography and read it in his own words. If you have a potential patriotic American in your family, give them a copy to read, because they certainly will not learn about people like this in today’s wretched schools. 136 pages, 6” x 9” softcover. FREE SHIPPING ON THESE: $18.00 (View Picture)

895 VIETNAM ERA CLUSTER BOMB BDU-28/B (INERT) - Bright reddish-orange body for tracking purpose after dropping during training. Typical cluster bomb with stainless steel cap and some sort of coating on the fins. Fins have some areas of rust, but overall VG-Fine condition. Marked "DUMMY BOMB, BDU 28/B Lot LOP-1-3 and 11-66 date. Spring loaded folding fins retard rate of descent and cause greater dispersion to ensure larger target area is covered. INERT $49.00 (View Picture)

875 U.S. 2.75 INCH ROCKET MOTOR SHIPPING FIBER TUBE - Same type as used in Vietnam to now, differing only in marking details. What you see is what you get- a fiber tube about 3.5” diameter by about 43 inches long. Photo shows a 17” long tube used for shipping warheads, but the motor tube is the same thing, only 43 inches long. Motors were shipped separately and had different types of warheads assembled when ready to use. The 2.75” rockets were used by just about every type of ground attack aircraft from Vietnam to the present. INERT. Great cargo for military vehicles, or craft projects or ????. Only one available. $10.00 (View Picture)

1211 Chinese 75 x 185mm R Brass cartridge case for the Japanese Type 41 Mountain Gun - The Type 41 Mountain Gun was a license-built copy of the Krupp M.08 mountain gun. Originally it was the standard Japanese pack artillery weapon. After it was superseded by the Type 94 75 mm mountain gun (circa 1935), it was then used as an infantry "regimental" gun, deployed 4 to each infantry regiment. The Type 41 guns were in service from 1908 to 1945. At the conclusion of WW2 the Chinese Army ended up with many of these guns, and began producing ammunition for them, and most likely were among the weapons used against us in the Korean War. This is an excellent brass case with good markings, probably a remarked Japanese made case. Headstamp includes D51, 1951-1. Jap Type 90, 94 or 97 HE rounds weighed from 9 to 12 pounds, but I am not sure exactly what the Chinese used. No explosive or flammable components, totally INERT. $75.00 (View Picture)

1182 US NAVY OFFICER SWORD BELT- complete - Probably Vietnam era, but certainly post 1941 with the eagle facing left. Used good, size about 30 inch waist (yeah Ensigns tend to be small people!). Metal parts have been repeatedly polished wearing off some of the gold plating revealing a silvery base coat. Same basic pattern has been unchanged since 1852 except for very minor differences in the eagle on the buckle facing left or right and looking level or up, changed in 1876, 1905 and 1941. What you see is what you get. $20.00 (View Picture)

1448 U.S. KOREAN WAR CARTRIDGE BELT AND FIRST AID POUCH SET - This is the later type made for the M1 Garand, without the small strap and snaps inside each pocket to secure 5 round clips for the M1903 Springfields. Made of the dark OD green webbing. Markings are present, but pretty much illegible. With a good light and a couple of stiff drinks I think I see 1951 dates on both the belt and pouch, and JQMD for Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot in Indiana which was a major supplier of uniform and equipment for the army. This comes with a first aid dressing which was very snugly in the pouch, so we left it out after taking photos. It has a kraft/foil wrapping and then two cardboard coverings for protection, a cheaper and easier option than the previous use of sealed brass containers. Overall VG-fine. A nice Korean War set for less than we would price the individual items. $125.00 (View Picture)

1326 VIETNAM ERA 7.62mm AMMO CAN FOR M14 RIFLES in 5 round clips bandoleers - Extra nice early .50 cal can with stencil markings showing that it was used for M14 ammo. Some of these are early ones, probably circa 1960-65 as they include NATO designation, but do not yet have the NATO + symbol as part of the stencil marks. Hard to find these. Held seven bandoleers of 60 rounds each. This one is by FEDERAL lot 1886 $35.00 $35.00 (View Picture)

1294 SWEATBAND FOR WW2-VIETNAM ERA "STEEL POT" HELMET - Mint- unissued with 1972 contract date, but physically the same as style used from WW2 on except for minro differences in shades of the webbing and leather. $10.00 (View Picture)

1340 M1 GARAND CLIPS (12 EACH) - 12 eight round en bloc M1 Garand clips, used excellent to new condition. Enough to fill two bandoleers or one cartridge belt (with two left over) $18.00 (View Picture)

1534 SCARCE VIETNAM ERA M1 WEB SLING MADE OF NYLON - The Web M1 sling was used in Vietnam on the M14 and there was a brief period when they were made with nylon webbing material, sometimes with aluminum hardware instead of the traditional steel.This was on ongoing search for materials that would hold up better in humid jungle conditions. We have only had a few of these over the years. 1531- Used G-VG with some rust on the hardware- $25.00 1532- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized- $29.00 1533- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized, with some rust on the metal parts- $25.00 1534- Gently used- Excellent condition. This one uses a sort of OD color coating on the hardware- $45.00 $55.00 (View Picture)

1533 SCARCE VIETNAM ERA M1 WEB SLING MADE OF NYLON - The Web M1 sling was used in Vietnam on the M14 and there was a brief period when they were made with nylon webbing material, sometimes with aluminum hardware instead of the traditional steel.This was on ongoing search for materials that would hold up better in humid jungle conditions. We have only had a few of these over the years. 1531- Used G-VG with some rust on the hardware- $25.00 1532- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized- $29.00 1533- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized, with some rust on the metal parts- $25.00 1534- Gently used- Excellent condition. This one uses a sort of OD color coating on the hardware- $45.00 $25.00 (View Picture)

1532 SCARCE VIETNAM ERA M1 WEB SLING MADE OF NYLON - The Web M1 sling was used in Vietnam on the M14 and there was a brief period when they were made with nylon webbing material, sometimes with aluminum hardware instead of the traditional steel.This was on ongoing search for materials that would hold up better in humid jungle conditions. We have only had a few of these over the years. 1531- Used G-VG with some rust on the hardware- $25.00 1532- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized- $29.00 1533- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized, with some rust on the metal parts- $25.00 1534- Gently used- Excellent condition. This one uses a sort of OD color coating on the hardware- $45.00 $25.00 (View Picture)

1531 SCARCE VIETNAM ERA M1 WEB SLING MADE OF NYLON - The Web M1 sling was used in Vietnam on the M14 and there was a brief period when they were made with nylon webbing material, sometimes with aluminum hardware instead of the traditional steel.This was on ongoing search for materials that would hold up better in humid jungle conditions. We have only had a few of these over the years. 1531- Used G-VG with some rust on the hardware- $25.00 1532- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized- $29.00 1533- Used G-VG with some hardware having a silver rust resistant finish, but the clamp is Parkerized, with some rust on the metal parts- $25.00 1534- Gently used- Excellent condition. This one uses a sort of OD color coating on the hardware- $45.00 $25.00 (View Picture)

1458 SCARCE CARTRIDGES, GRENADE RIFLE, NATO 7.62MM M64 (EMPTY pack of 5) - Lot LC 80-10, headstamp LC 77. These were packed 5 to a cardboard box, with a heavy kraft paper overwrap with nomenclature printed on the outside. These were used with the M76 Grenade Launcher on the M14 rifle and also to provide a backblast on the M47 Dragon [anti-tank weapon] Launch Effects Trainer. The USCG is also using them in their M1903 Springfield Shoulder Line Throwing Guns due to the lack of .30 caliber M3 grenade cartridges. This is one of the 5 roound packets carefully opened and the cartridges removed. Great for display without worries about potential hazards of ammo being accessible. Empty box and wrapper- no ammo. $5.00 (View Picture)

1327 RARE VIETNAM ERA 5.56mm BANDOLEER- OLD STYLE SMALL POCKETS - Ink stamped on the back with maker NOV and date AUG 69, and front pocket stenciled “5.56MM/ BALL M193/ 10 RD. CLIPS/ LOT LC 3-64”. Bandoleers for the 5.56mm ammo for the M16 rifles was almost always packed in larger bandoleers where the pockets were taller, allowing easier removal, and later ones even larger to allow the bandoleers to be used for loaded magazines, not just ammo in stripper clips. This is the smaller pocket size used from WW2 onward for .30-06 in 5 or 8 round clips, or 10 round clips of .30 carbine ammo, and the 7.62mm M14 rifle ammo. This is the first time we have encountered one used for 5.56mm ammo. $25.00 (View Picture)

1292 M1 GARAND 7.62MM (MK2 MOD 0 OR MK 2 MOD 1) BANDOLEER KIT - Very scarce item issued only for the Navy's Mark 2 rifles which were M1 Garands converted to fire 7.62mm ammunition. This is what was left over after some idiot used up the ammo. Bandoleer with stenciled markings NATO 7.62MM/ BALL M80/ 8 RD CLIP/ LOT LC 12179. Also, six of the correct clips (used once!) and six cardboard inserts. (Photo shows typical example but with different lot number). $55.00 (View Picture)

1238 “RANDALL MADE KNIVES, ORLANDO, FL” CASES (LOT OF TWO) - Dark gray exterior made of some sort of naugahyde/vinyl with cloth edging, and Randallmarkings stamped in gold as shown in the photos. Interior is nicely padded with smooth textured fabric. These are about 20” x 5”. My guess is that these are circa 1980-2005 but that is just a guess. Excellent plus condition. BOTH for only $55.00 (View Picture)

1157 VIETNAM ERA M1916 HIP HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTO - These are the late ones made by Cathey Enterprises to noticeably lower quality standards than those procured from traditional leather companies. This was caused by Congressional mandates that the military buy stuff from companies that were “small, disadvantaged or women or minority owned” even if at higher cost than from big, experienced contract sources. Of course, any complaints about quality were dismissed as “racist” or greedy defense policies, so we got what Congress wanted. This holster is mint unissued with the original leg strap. US embossed on the flap and the maker and part number are stamped on the back. $65.00 (View Picture)

895 VIETNAM ERA CLUSTER BOMB BDU-28/B (INERT) - Bright reddish-orange body for tracking purpose after dropping during training. Typical cluster bomb with stainless steel cap and some sort of coating on the fins. Fins have some areas of rust, but overall VG-Fine condition. Marked "DUMMY BOMB, BDU 28/B Lot LOP-1-3 and 11-66 date. Spring loaded folding fins retard rate of descent and cause greater dispersion to ensure larger target area is covered. INERT $49.00 (View Picture)

1287 U.S. GI M1 CARBINE SLING WITH “D” TIPS - The first type of M1 carbine sling used thin ”C” shaped tabs at the ends to keep them from unraveling. Later they switched to a heavier solid tip that looks like the letter D. This is an okay late WW2 through Vietnam era sling with the OD webbing and “D” tips. No markings, which is typical. There is some rust and moderate to heavy pitting on the metal parts, and little of the parkerized finish remains. What you see is what you get. $35.00 (View Picture)

1286 U.S. GI M1 CARBINE SLING WITH “D” TIPS - The first type of M1 carbine sling used thin ”C” shaped tabs at the ends to keep them from unraveling. Later they switched to a heavier solid tip that looks like the letter D. This is an okay late WW2 through Vietnam era sling with the OD webbing and “D” tips. No markings, which is typical. There is some rust and pitting on the metal parts, and little of the parkerized finish remains. The “D” tab was installed crooked on this one. What you see is what you get. $35.00 (View Picture)

1277 U.S. M1 CARBINE WEB SLING AND OILER - Used excellent. Original U.S. military issue. Dark OD color, with MRT9-62 deeply stamped in the "D" shaped end tabs. Oiler is excellent with about 90% gray parkerize finish and IS stamped on the end. Once very common, carbine slings and oilers have vanished in the last couple of years as CMP flooded the market with guns. $85.00 (View Picture)

1273 U.S. M1956 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELT (PISTOL BELT) - (Dorsey Belts & Bandoliers p. 73) This is the early type made of cotton web with horizontal ribs. Used, VG- exc. This is the type used in Vietnam. $25.00 (View Picture)

1181 US NAVY OFFICER SWORD BELT - Probably Vietnam era, but certainly post 1941 with the eagle facing left. Used excellent, size 30 inch waist (yeah Ensigns tend to be small people!). Same basic pattern has been unchanged since 1852 except for very minor differences in the eagle on the buckle facing left or right and looking level or up, changed in 1876, 1905 and 1941. What you see is what you get. $25.00 (View Picture)

1231 VIETNAM DATED M16 BANDOLEER REPACK SETS - Standard 7 pocket bandoleer for 140 rounds 5.56mm BALL M193 ammunition. Some have the cardboard inserts, and some do not. (Stripper clips and stripper clip guide not available.) Please order by item number and letter shown below.
A- Lot LC 12221 with June 1967 date. $10.00 (View Picture)
B- Lot FC 1937 with October 1967 date $10.00 (View Picture)
C- Unusual- No lot number or nomenclature on the front, but back is marked M. SLOAN MFG CO OCTOBER 1967. The fabric is not the usual cheap cotton but a slightly better “rip stop” material. Worth more research, perhaps for SEAL use instead of Army? $15.00 (View Picture)
D- Lot TW 18318 with December 1967 date. $10.00 (View Picture)

1111 VIETNAM ERA U.S. 66mm M72A2 LIGHTWEIGHT ANTI- TANK WEAPON (LAW) LAUNCHER TUBE DATED 7-72 - The M72 LAW was first fielded around 1960, and although later replaced by the larger and more effective AT-4 and SMAW rocket launchers, the M72 has been returned to production as a cheap and efficient weapon for urban conflict in the Mideast. This one was actually made in 1972, during the Vietnam war. The weapon consists of a rocket packed inside of a launcher made up of two tubes, one inside the other. While closed, the outer assembly acts as a watertight container for the rocket and the percussion cap-type firing mechanism that activates the rocket. The outer tube contains the trigger, the arming handle, front and rear sights, and the rear cover. The inner tube contains the channel assembly which houses the firing pin assembly, including the detent lever. When extended, the inner tube telescopes outward toward the rear, guided by the channel assembly which rides in an alignment slot in the outer tube's trigger housing assembly. This causes the detent lever to move under the trigger assembly in the outer tube, both locking the inner tube in the extended position and cocking the weapon. Once armed, the weapon is no longer watertight even if the launcher is collapsed into its original configuration. When fired, the propellant in the rocket motor completely combusts before leaving the tip of the launcher, producing gases around 1,400 °F (760 °C). The rocket propels the 66 mm warhead forward without significant recoil. As the warhead emerges from the launcher, six fins spring out from the base of the rocket tube, stabilizing the warhead's flight. Once fired the launcher is no longer useful and is discarded. Although the maximum range is 1,000 meters, the maximum effective range is about 200 meters for fixed targets and 165 meters for moving targets, otherwise the chance of scoring a hit drop rapidly. The rocket uses a shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating 1 foot of steel plate or 2 feet of reinforced concrete. This example has been fired and is INERT with no flammable or explosive components, but we still will not sell to anyone in Kalifornia or other places run by idiots who object to this sort of stuff. Overall it is in excellent condition with good paint and markings, complete with the rear cover with its hinge intact (most are broken). The rubber covers over the safety button and trigger are possibly replaced but given the overall excellent and clean condition they are likely original and look good. The front cover and its sling and attaching spring assembly are not present, but it displays GREAT! Used (once) and now a totally inert tube and harmless since there is no rocket or explosive warhead. Perfect for a Vietnam collection. THE BEST of the dozen or so we have had over the years. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $395.00 (View Picture)

1112 U.S.MILITARY SURVIVAL VEST HOLSTERS- LOT OF TWO - What you see is what you get. Two mint unissued never mounted holsters meant to be attached to air crew survival vests to hold their revolvers. These had to be individually fitted by the parachute loft riggers to conform to individual body shapes and all the other stuff air crew members have to haul around. A- The leather version is the SRU-21/P shown in Meadows Holster book (1st edition page 380- the second edition is just so damn heavy and bulky that I just do not use it, which is a terrible shame as he does great research. But, if the finished product is not something the buyer wants to use, it will all be for naught. My same criticism applies to Bruce Canfield’s revised Garand book and WW2 weapons- they are just too big to be used!) These holsters are probably a circa 1950s design used through Vietnam when web replaced leather for just about everything. B- The web holster is shown on page 381 with a OV-1 survival vest. This example is new in its sealed bag with label with 1984 contract and manufacture dates. BOTH for only $49.00 (View Picture)

LARGE GROUP OF VIETNAM SNIPER BOOKS:

1074 OUT OF NOWHERE: A HISTORY OF THE MILITARY SNIPER - Martin Pegler, 352 pages hard cover with dustjacket, excellent $10.00 (View Picture)
1071 13 CENT KILLERS: THE 5TH MARINE SNIPERS IN VIETNAM - John Culbertson, 272 pages 6” x 9” hardcover with dustjacket, excellent $7.00 (View Picture)
1070 SNIPER: THE WORLD OF COMBAT SNIPING: SKILLS, WEAPONS, EXPERIENCES - by Adrian Gilbert, 290 pages 6” x 9” hardcover with dustjacket, excellent $7.00 (View Picture)
1069 DEAD CENTER: A MARINE’S 2 YEAR ODYSSEY IN VIETNAM WAR - Ed Kugler241 pages 6” x 9” hardcover with dustjacket, excellent. $7.00 (View Picture)
1067 A SNIPER IN THE ARIZONA: - 2nd BN,, 5th Marines, in the Arizona Territory [Vietnem] 1967. John Culbertson, 278 pages 6” x 9” hardbound with good dustjacket, excellent $7.00 (View Picture)
1064 STALK AND KILL: THE SNIPER EXPERIENCE - Adrian Gilbert, 260 pages 6” x 9” hardbound with dustjacket, excellent. $7.00 (View Picture)

1112 U.S.MILITARY SURVIVAL VEST HOLSTERS- LOT OF TWO - What you see is what you get. Two mint unissued never mounted holsters meant to be attached to air crew survival vests to hold their revolvers. These had to be individually fitted by the parachute loft riggers to conform to individual body shapes and all the other stuff air crew members have to haul around. A- The leather version is the SRU-21/P shown in Meadows Holster book (1st edition page 380- the second edition is just so damn heavy and bulky that I just do not use it, which is a terrible shame as he does great research. But, if the finished product is not something the buyer wants to use, it will all be for naught. My same criticism applies to Bruce Canfield’s revised Garand book and WW2 weapons- they are just too big to be used!) These holsters are probably a circa 1950s design used through Vietnam when web replaced leather for just about everything. B- The web holster is shown on page 381 with a OV-1 survival vest. This example is new in its sealed bag with label with 1984 contract and manufacture dates. BOTH for only $49.00 (View Picture)

1052 WW2 .30 CALIBER AMMO CAN M1- NICE - Original paint, no stencil markings, made by Crown. Missing the gasket in the lid, so not water/air tight but lookds great. A few white paint spatters make it just slightly less than minty. $29.00 (View Picture)

991 M1 CARBINE SLINGS- TAKE YOUR PICK- What you see is what you get. All are U.S. military issue, not reproductions (unless identified as such). -

1- OD color, “D” clips on ends, MRT FEB 1951 marked. Used excellent with IS marked oiler- $95.00 (View Picture)
2- light OD/khaki color, “C” clips on ends, not marked. Metal finish worn with slight surface rust. Used good except one C-clip end is bent over (still works fine, just not quite right), and large black spot that I think is grease or carbon, or maybe paint overspray. Good with well used IS marked oiler- $85.00 (View Picture)
3- OD color, “D” clips on ends, MRT 12-6 marked. Used fine to excellent with IS marked oiler- $85.00 (View Picture)
4- OD color, “D” clips on ends, MRT marked. Like new condition with unmarked marked oiler. I think this one might be a repro, so priced like a repro- $25.00 (View Picture)
6- Olive Drab with “D” shaped clips. Used fine to excellent plus condition, part of a small lot that came out of a military surplus sale years ago. Some have MRT and date on the “D” clips, and others do not. We just ship whatever is next in line, so you may get either style. The metal tips are all painted OD which is a bit odd, but knowing the source of these, they are guaranteed to be genuine U.S. military issue exactly as they came out of the military supply system. NO OILERS with these- $55.00 each (View Picture)

949 U.S. SMALL ARMS STORAGE RACK M12 for M16,M16A1,M16A2,M16A4 series Rifles - M12 Small Arms Storage Racks 1095-00-407-0674 for M16s originated during the Vietnam War with the NSN issued by the Army in 1970. Almost 50 years later, this welded angle iron weapon rack with hinged lock bars is still in use throughout the US Armed Forces. About 42 inches wide, 36” tall and 10 inches deep, weight about 45 pounds. This is complete with most of the original GI paint. This HAS THE HINGED LOCKING ARMS which were removed from many before the Army disposed of them. These were made for the original M16 with no fancy optical sights. Overall excellent condition. Shipping is too much hassle and expense. Available for FREE pickup in Salt Lake City, UT. I may be able to deliver ($50 charge) some time if my travels will pass thru your area or at a convenient meeting point. Sale requires non-refundable full payment of price. Delivery fee payment due before I will load it for delivery $150.00 (View Picture)

948 U.S. RACK, STORAGE,SMALL ARMS, RIFLE, M11 FOR M1 GARAND OR M14 RIFLES - Part number 8429990, FSN 1095-897-8755, made June 1966 by Gar-Let Mfg Co.. 69 inche wide, 47.5” high and 10.5” deep, weight about 70 pounds. This has a sliding bar which acts as a gate at the top to prevent rifles from being removed. There are also holes for use of a round bar on the lower cross bars to prevent removal of the trigger group on a rifle, but the round bar is not present. Mostly aluminum construction, with about 90% of the original GI OD paint. Shipping is too much hassle and expense. Available for FREE pickup in Salt Lake City, UT. I may be able to deliver ($50 charge) some time if my travels will pass thru your area or at a convenient meeting point. Sale requires non-refundable full payment of price. Delivery fee payment due before I will load it for delivery $195.00 (View Picture)

966 U.S. WEB SLING M1 for Garand or M1903 rifles - Late WW2 thru Korea style with dark green OD webbing. About mint unissued. $45.00 (View Picture)

1033 VIETNAM ERA 5.56MM BALLM193 BANDOLEERS FOR M16 RIFLE - These are the seven pocket “M3 Bandoleer” for 140 rounds which is taller than the previous M2 bandoleer with six pockets for .30-06, .30 carbine and 7.62 NATO ammunition. Markings and dates as shown in the photos, used excellent. A- June 1971, Lot TW 1-344 with cardboard inserts. $15.00 B- July 1972, Lot TW 2-549 with cardboard inserts. $15.00 C- November 1967, Lot LC 12381- VERY EARLY, no inserts. $20.00 D- November 1974, Lot LC4-140, no inserts. $10.00 (View Picture)

469 LOT of 3 DIFFERENT .30 CARBINE BANDOLEERS - Korean war vintage, (a) khaki color, Ball M1, 10 rd clips, made by Lake City; (b) olive drab, Tracer M27 in 10 rd clips, Lake City; (c ) olive drab Ball M1, in 10 rd clips, Remington. The lot of three for $25.00 (View Picture)

470 VIETNAM ERA STYLE FIRST AID KIT- WITH MOST CONTENTS - What you see is what you get. Nylon carrying pouch, with hard nylon insert case. Looks like nearly all the contents listed on the 1978 dated check list are there- various tubes, vials, sealed packets, etc. No controlled drugs like morphine or anything like that. We’ve had a lot of the pouches and cases, but this is the only one with the contents. $18.00 (View Picture)

328 M16 Rifle Butt Stock Cleaning Kit Pouch; drawing number 8448751 (lot of FOUR) - Also called Case, Accessories. Mint unissued military surplus. Photo shows the items usually carried in the pouch, but we have ONLY the pouch, no cleaning gear included. Have several Selling in lots of FOUR for only $10.00 (View Picture)

327 U.S. M1910 PICK-MATTOCK CARRIER- MINT! - The pick-mattock entrenching tool was needed for serious digging in anything but sandy soil, to loosen up the ground, cut roots, pry out rocks, etc. Therefore while the “E-tool” shovel was most widely carried, a very large number of troops carried pick-mattocks in lieu of the shovel, fastened on the M1910 haversack/backpack in the same manner. This is the carrier or cover used with the pick-mattock, and it could also be attached to a belt with the M1910 curly hooks. MINT unissued, 1951 dated made by Charles W. Breneman Company. The design of these was unchanged from 1910 through Vietnam, except for variations in the color of the canvas webbing used. This is the darker OD shade used from late WW2 onward. Price for one carrier $20.00 (View Picture)

153 USAF HOLSTER FOR .38 LIGHTWEIGHT REVOLVER M13- NICE! - An innovative holster developed by the USAF that could be adjusted and worn as shoulder holster, belt holster, on the leg, or suspended by shoulder strap, therefore meeting the needs of aircrews, security police or ground crews with a single item. These were mainly issued to air crews with the aluminum .38 Lightweight Revolver M13. The revolvers are ultra rare, but the holsters turn up occasionally, almost always missing the shoulder strap or leg thong (as with this one). The verdigris (green crud) attacks the brass snaps, but amazingly this one still has both sets of snaps intact. They should be carefully cleaned and lightly greased to minimize stress on the hardware and they may or may not remain in place. See Scott Meadows superb "U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes" pp 375-377 for details. $149.00 (View Picture)

544 DESIRABLE EARLY GERBER MARK II COMBAT KNIFE WITH CANTED BLADE & CAT TONGUE GRIP MADE IN 1967 - Gerber collectors describe this as “CT1: CAT'S TONGUE TYPE 1 : "COMBAT"; CAT'S TONGUE; L6 STEEL; NARROW WASP; NO TEETH; 5 DEGREE CANT BLADE; SLANT 1 LOGO” (see http://www.knifecollector.net/Gerber-MkII-Production-Chart.html for a breakdown of the many different models, and this is probably the most desirable.) Only 2750 of these were made (starting with serial number 1001) in 1967, following 8 prototypes in 1966. The “cat’s tongue” comes from the innovative stainless steel flame sprayed onto the aluminum grip for an excellent non-slip texture. These used L6 steel for the blade, with a narrow wasp waist shape, and no saw teeth on the blade. The blades are canted 5 degrees from the axis of the blade which allowed a closer more comfortable fit when wearing them. It also resulted in ignorant people complaining that the blades were bent, so Gerber made the blades and grip in a straight line after the first batch. The grip is a darker gray than later production, and the pommel and crossguard have a black finish. The brown leather scabbard (type RT-2) is the correct transition style with the Gerber markings in two lines (later had 3) and the securing strap is on the right side of the scabbard, and small head rivets reinforcing the leather stitching. This scabbard does not have the added pocket on the front for a sharpening steel, seen on some of them. These were private purchase items, sold as the “Gerber Mark II Combat Knife” but in 1971 sawtooth serrations were added to the blade and the name was changed to “Mark II Survival Knife” for a less combative image offensive to anti-war protesters. Starting in 1968 various other changes were made, including the color and type of material for the grip, the type of steel in the blade, the markings, and scabbard details. Much more info on these at: https://militarycarryknives.com/MKMAIN/MkMain.htm Overall condition is fine, showing some use and wear, probably from service in Vietnam. See the photos for the finish wear on the hilt, and a couple of scuff marks on the scabbard. Bright blades do not show details well in photos, and there are some assorted stains and scratches, nothing horrible, but just light honest use. Do not confuse this genuine 1967 made item with the much larger run of 5,000 20th anniversary commemorative copies made in 1986. This is a nice example of the original rare and desirable Vietnam Gerber Combat Knife. $1450.00 (View Picture)

427 U.S. MILITARY AMMUNITION BOXES OR CRATES FOR COLLECTORS - These are from my personal collection which includes examples from the Civil War to Vietnam era. They are neat additions to a collection or display of appropriate arms, just as are the smaller .50 or .30 caliber metal ammo cans. A real collector has at least a box of ammo to show with their guns, so why not an ammo can, or even better a big wooden crate? I love these things, but my wife’s enthusiasm is inexplicably almost nil, so I will reduce the pile a little bit to make her happy. See https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/repacked-45-ammunition/16902/4 for pics of a few of my crates and some details on how they changed and why stuff was often repacked. There is a wide variety of sizes on these crates and an almost infinite number of marking variations for caliber and type of ammunition. Especially if you (like me) like to see different packing methods (cartons, 5 or 8 round clips/bandoleers, belted or linked) and from the various makers and various ordnance facilities. I hope your spouse is more understanding than mine- but she is very tolerant of my other collecting obsessions. A great site with a ton of info on WW2 era material artifacts of all types has a long page of examples of ammo crate variations (among scads of other stuff!) at http://www.questmasters.us/Crates_Page_2.html The owner there also offers all types of stencils for restoration of crates and ordnance items if you are looking for any. I use them, and highly recommend them. Okay- on to the crates for sale....

571 AMMO CRATE- 675 SHELL, SHOTGUN, 12 GA, NO 8 CHILLED SHOT, IN 27 CARTONS AIC SYMBOL T3AGD, ITNMST.# T003-90-10038, LOT F.C.C. 1386 - Large M1917 wooden ammunition box approx 18” x 9.5” 15” tall, complete with top and two wingnuts. This is one of the few surviving crates from the millions of rounds consumed training aerial gunners during WW2 with the long barreled training shotguns. This is complete with the original tin liner, very seldom found. A great addition to a US. Martial shotgun collection or display. No ammo. $250.00 (View Picture)

570 AMMO CRATE- 1500 CARTRIDGES, BALL CALIBER .30 M1, IN CLIPS IN CARTONS-CIRCA 1930S - Large M1917 wooden ammunition box approx 18” x 9.5” 15” tall, complete with top and two wingnuts. – Standard pre-WW2 configuration with brown painted/stained box with black stencil markings and red stripe to indicate Ball ammunition. Other than a couple of National Match crates, this is the only .30 Ball M1 crate I have ever found. Stencil markings are somewhat faded, but looks like maybe lot number FA 1776 on the front and ends of the box, but lot number on the lid is 1892. Lid has illegible ??? STATE ARSENAL ???? shipping address. All six screw posts are present, but no original wing nuts. During the 1930s, relatively little ammunition was made, and most of that was used up in training or combat early in WW2 making surviving examples of boxes, or especially their wooden crates very scarce. $195.00 (View Picture)

566 AMMO CRATE- 1500 CARTRIDGES, BALL CALIBER .30 M1, 1938 NATIONAL MATCHES IN CLIPS IN CARTONS- LARGE M1917 WOODENAMUNITION BOX APPROX 18” X 9.5” 15” TALL, COMPLETE WITH TOP AND TWO WINGNUTS - Original light blue paint with large yellow NM on all four sides. Other stencil makrings as shown in the photos. A good example of the very scarce and desirableNational Match ammunition for the M1903 Springfields. Perfect to go with one or more of the pre-war National Match rifles. No ammo. $295.00 (View Picture)

565 SCARCE CRATE FOR TRENCH GUN AMMO- 600 CARTRIDGES, 12 GAGE SHOTGUN, 00 BUCKSHOT M19, IN CARTONS - Large M1917 wooden ammunition box approx 18” x 9.5” 15” tall, complete with top and two wingnuts. Probably WW2 vintage, but maybe repacked at later date, as the box has tan repaint over earlier markings which are illegible. The M19 is the brass cased ammo preferred for combat use. I have only seen one other 12 GA 00 Buck crate, and this is an item missing from even most advanced military shotgun collections. It needs a new home, so why not your home? Displays very nicely. No ammo. $450.00 (View Picture)

564 SCARCE CRATE FOR 980 CARTRIDGES CAL .30 BLANK- M3 IN CARTONS – 1898 - Large M1917 wooden ammunition box approx 18” x 9.5” 15” tall, complete with top. Top on this one was nailed shut, not secured with wing nuts. . Intersting box, painted orange either to ID it as a “short box” not having the standard quantity of ammunition, or perhaps to ID it as old oddball .30-40 Krag ammo Model 1898, not the current .30-06 Blank M1909 or the .30 grenade cartridge M3. This was shipped to a VFW post in Huron, South Dakota in the early 1950s, when their honor guard still had Krags, and eventually they changed rifles and had no further use for this ammo. This still has the tin liner (but top was torn off and thrown away long ago). Quite a few boxes remain and if you remind me, I will include one FREE BOX of 20 rounds. If you want more, these normally sell for $15 per box, but with the crate you can have as many as you like for $12 per box. Price for crate with ONE box of ammo is $125.00 (View Picture)

563 SUPER RARE .30 CARBINE EARLY SMALL M1917 WOODEN AMMUNITION BOX FOR 3450 CARTRIDGE IN CARTONS. LOT LC 12516 COMPLETE WITH ALL 6 WING NUTS. - Dimensions about 16” x 13” x 9.5” overall. This is NOT one of the common tall M1917 crates, but the smaller version which was not as sturdy, and most of these were broken up and the ammo repacked I 1944 into spam cans and new style crates. Early in WW2 they were still staining ammo boxes chocolate brown, like this one. It has the T1CAF ammunition code added in early 1942 Something was marked on the top, but has been stained over and blends in okay. This is a VERY RARE crate, missing from most collections, and the ONLY one of these I have ever seen anywhere. Nice condition as shown in the photos. No ammo. $350.00 (View Picture)

562 RARE SMALL M1917 WOODEN AMMUNITION BOX FOR 2000 CARTRIDGES REVOLVER BLANKS CAL..45 M9 (T1-E2) IN CARTONS LOT F.A. 1 - Dimensions about 16” x 13” x 8” overall. This is NOT one of the common tall M1917 crates, but the smaller version. The cartridges are same as the M9 blank for M1911 pistol, but with addition of heavy three stake primer crimp to keep from backing out and jamming when used in M1917 revolvers. These were packed in repurposed .45 M1911 Ball boxes turned inside out and a paper label added. Six “half moon” clips were packed in each carton. I have several of the 50 round boxes that came from this crate, but all are extremely dirty, and the nice one shown in the photo I kept for my collection. One FREE box included with the crate. Several additional ratty looking boxes available at $30 each if you want more. $149.00 (View Picture)

428 12 GAGE 00 BUCK- WW2 Large M1917 wooden box approx 18” x 9.5” 15” tall, complete with top and all wingnuts. - Original chocolate brown paint with yellow markings as shown in the photos. T3ABD (Ammunition Identification Code), 675 SHELL SHOTGUN, NO. 00 12 GAGE, Lot W.C.C. 6017, REPACKED SOD [Savanna Ordnance Depot- near Rock Island, IL] 3/44, 95 WT 1.5 CU [Ordnance bomb] with key parts repeated on one end. The paint on the cover is faded and chipped and the lot number is mismatchd 6405. These originally had tin liners with soldered pull strips on the top, and we have only seen a couple of the tin liners ever. A really great example of the very scarce and desirable WW2 00 Buck cartridge used with trench and riot shotguns. This held 27 boxes of 25 shells each, and “repacked probably means that they were taken from the flimsy commercial 500 round crates and placed into the reusable military M1917 crates for greater protection.I have only seen one other 12 GA 00 Buck crate in person. Perfect to go with your trench gun collection. Back of crate has barely legible stencil “FROM SUR.O.O., S.O.D., ILL; TO THEO POEHLER MERCANTINE CO, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, [?????} 544-7 PK. /35. Poehler was a large regional supplier of all sorts of merchandise in Kansas circa 1904-1960 $425.00 (View Picture)

431 U.S. WOODEN AMMO CRATE FOR 480 ROUNDS .30 ARMOR PIERCING M2 IN 5 ROUND STRIPPER CLIPS FOR BAR OR M1903/03A3/1917 RIFLES (MISSING COVER) - A nice M22 crate to hold two of the M20 Spam cans, each with four bandoleers of 60 rounds in 5 round stripper clips. Ammunition Identification Code TAEBA and lot number is Twin Cities 40591 probably late 1950s. This is missing the cover (easily replicated with a couple of boards and 1” x 2” pieces) and one of the “U” shaped metal rods threaded on the ends to secure the cover in place. A great display item after you make a cover. About 15” x 10.5” x 8”. $49.00 (View Picture)

388 USAF HOLSTER FOR .38 LIGHTWEIGHT REVOLVER M13 - An innovative holster developed by the USAF that could be adjusted and worn as shoulder holster, belt holster, on the leg, or suspended by shoulder strap, therefore meeting the needs of aircrews, security police or ground crews with a single item. These were mainly issued to air crews with the aluminum .38 Lightweight Revolver M13. The revolvers are ultra rare, but the holsters turn up occasionally, almost always missing the shoulder strap or leg thong (as with this one). The verdigris (green crud) attacks the brass snaps, and one is broken on this one. Otherwise G-VG condition. See Scott Meadows superb "U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes" pp 375-377 for details. $49.00 (View Picture)

383 SCARCE EARLY VIETNAM ERA USN/USMC/USAF PILOT “FLIGHT SUIT” MADE FROM FIRE RESISTANT NOMEX - This came from a group of mostly 1967-1968 dated items used by a USMC pilot. Prior to about 1968 most flight suits were made of cotton, which burned easily, and were hazardous in a combat situation. Nylon was even worse, as it both burned and melted. The invention of fire resistant Nomex fabric was a huge safety improvement and this type flight suit was the first use of it. These only lasted a very short time before being replaced by the CWU-27/P which added diagonal zipper pockets on the chest, thigh pockets and lower leg pockets on both sides, plus a couple of smaller accessory pockets for shroud cutter, etc. The CWU-27P remains in use today, but the early CWU-31/P suits are extremely rare. This is a very early “TEST SAMPLE” made prior to assignment of a Federal Stock Number (FSN). Nomex fire resistant flight suits were frist used in 1966, and the FSN was replaced by a National Stock Number (NSN) by 1974, so this probably dates to circa 1966-1968. This has military laundry mark S-0494 which is the first letter of their last name and the last 4 digits of their ID (SSN) number. The user was possibly left-handed, as an additional pencil pocket has been field added to the right shoulder sleeve, where a leftie would naturally reach for it. Photos show the faded and partially illegible label which is loose on one side, and a photo of an identical label from another source. Overall excellent condition, with no rips or tears, and just two or three small white paint spots. The sides have been slightly tailored for slim fit and a few stitches there are coming loose- easily fixed or removed. All zippers work. $75.00 (View Picture)

134 ORIGINAL U.S. MILITARY BURLAP SCRIM STRIPS FOR GHILLY SUITS, HELMET CAMOUFLAGE, ETC - These are circa 1970s-Gulf War era with the lightish –green with yellow hint similar to the OD color on Vietnam helmets, not the WW2 green which was more of a brownish shade. This comes rolled up as shown in the photos, and is 2 inches wide and I think maybe 200-300 feet in the roll. About 25 years ago, surplus stores were selling this and I stashed a couple away to possibly use in making a Ghilly suit or camouflage nets, but don’t have time. Heavily treated with GI mildew resistant treatment so it has that “surplus store smell.” I see people selling this stuff for $1.00 a foot, claiming it is WW2 surplus, but who knows how old it is. I have four rolls, price per roll is $35.00 (View Picture)

126 VIETNAM ERA .30 CAL AMMO CAN- 4 BALL- 1 TRACER LINKED - Extra nice condition with good stencil markings and 1975 date. At one time I had about 50 divverent marking variations for ammo cans, but ran out of space for them. $22.00 (View Picture)

120 VIETNAM ERA 7.62mm AMMO CAN FOR M14 RIFLES in 5 round clips bandoleers. - Extra nice early .50 cal can with stencil markings showing that it was used for M14 ammo. Some of these are early ones, probably circa 1960-65 as they include NATO designation, but do not yet have the NATO + symbol as part of the stencil marks. Hard to find these. Held seven bandoleers of 60 rounds each. This one is by WINCHESTER $35.00 (View Picture)

105 SCARCE “LESS LETHAL” .50 CAL AMMO CAN FOR RUBBER BALL ANTI-RIOT GRENADES - See photos for all the markings from Smith & Wesson Chemical Company (which existed 1968-1995). These were a hollow rubber ball filled with CS riot agent and having a hand grenade fuze on the top. See photo for info on the grenades. A neat item for collectors specializing in less-lethal or law enforcement type items. $29.00 (View Picture)

108 NICE .30 CAL AMMO CAN FOR 250 ROUNDS BALL M2 LINKED - A little minor scraping or wear, but overall a fine can with nice clear markings. Frankford Arsenal Linked lot number, probably Korean War vintage. $29.00 (View Picture)

107 RARE 1962 .30 MATCH M72 .30 CAL AMMO CAN FOR M1 GARAND - This lot number is from 1962, the FIRST year that Lake City provided M72 .30-06 Match instead of Frankford Arsenal. This can was used for 264 cartridges in 8 round clips for the M1 Garand. A rare and desirable excellent condition ammo can perfect for display with a National Match M1 Garand of that period. I know I will regret selling this one! $95.00 (View Picture)

118 SCHATZ ROYAL MARINER SHIP’S CLOCK - This is an older one, made in W. Germany circa 1970s which strikes ship’s bells on the half hour and hour. Or, at least it does when working. It is not working now, but is a very handsome decorative object. Face size about 5 inches and it measures across the back of the case about 7 inches. From the back to the face of the cover is about 3.5 inches. Case and frame are lightly oxidized, but has a mellow antique look, not the highly polished brass of a new one. Will pack carefully in hopes someone can get it working again. $59.00 (View Picture)

22716 U.S. M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUT0- 1942 DATED - VG- fine condition, later dyed black for continued use after regulations changed in 1956 to require all leather accoutrements be black instead of the russet brown. $65.00 (View Picture)

17091 U.S. WW2 M1916 HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTOMATIC- UPDATED AFTER 1956 WITH BLACK FINISH - A very nice example of a standard M1916 holster made in Denver, CO by Craighead, one of the smaller makers, but the quality is excellent. Condition is about excellent as well, showing only slight signs of use. Made when russet leather was regulation, they chaned in 1956 to black leather accoutrements, and many of the WW2 era holsters were simply dyed black using leather dye and made ready for issue instead of throwing away good gear and paying for replacements. Scarce maker, nice condition and the “oddity” factor of the color change all make this a desirable piece. $95.00 (View Picture)

22858 U.S. NAVY 1952 REPACK OF 1584 ROUNDS WW2 .30 BALL M2 in 8 ROUND CLIPS, BANDOLEERS IN “20mm CAN” - The U.S. Navy “20mm cans” Mark 1 Mod 0 were used for packing many different types and calibers of ammunition. This came from an estate still full, and now we are selling off the can with the packing slip and one original bandoleer of ammo that is left. It may have been shipped to a rifle club as part of the old Director of Civilian Marksmanship program circa 1960s-1970s. (Predecessor of the Civilian Marksmanship Program.) The lot information is ONLY found on the stencil markings on the can, and a mimeographed 4" x 6" card placed in the can. There were NO “lot cards” in the bandoleers, and NO stenciled markings on the bandoleers, and none of the bandoleers had the cardboard inserts to keep the bullet tips from poking thru the thin cotton fabric. All cartridges checked were Ball M2 with SL 43 headstamp. I believe that the repacking program at Naval Ammunition Crane, Indiana (in this case, but similar at NAD Hawthorne, Nevada) were specifically for Navy/Marine Corp use, and use of the 20mm Mk 1 Mod 0 cans was to facilitate handling and storage in shipboard magazines. This probably was to reduce problems with handling damage and excess combustible material from the wooden M1917 crates often used for this type ammunition when originally manufactured. The markings are mostly repeated on all four sides, with different layout to fit space available and the “waffle” pressed steel surface making stenciling difficult. The top cover is only marked SMALL ARMS AMM. 131 LBS, 1.5 CU FT, LOT, SL-C-8394. Sides include the T1EXX-5 ammunition code which indicates the 1584 round packing configuration for Ball Caliber .30 M2 in 8 round clips bandoleers in Can Mark I Mod 0. The can has a heavy folded chipboard liner, original to the can, spray painted gray when the cans were recycled for the .30 caliber repacking program. Originally it was full with the packing pattern shown in the photos, but it is being sold as a can with ONE bandoleer of ammo and the packing slip with details on the contents shown in the photos. The can alone is neat, but the packing slip and example of original contents make it special for a serious collector. $125.00 (View Picture) (NOTE- We have several bandoleers of ammo from this can available, as described above and shown in the photos. Bandoleers are $65.00 each.)

15933 5 ROUND STRIPPER CLIPS FOR M14 (or M1A) RIFLE- LOT OF 12 - Enough for one bandoleer of 60 rounds. Original U.S. military issue, used excellent. Lot of 12 for only $5.00 (View Picture)

21162 M16/AR-15 MAGAZINE STRIPPER CLIP GUIDES - One was packed in every bandoleer and fits over back of magazine and stripper clip fits into the guide for filling the magazine with a push of the thumb, insread of fumbling with individual loose rounds. Have a bunch- LOT of 10 for $15.00, LOT OF FIVE for $10.00; or individually at one for $2.50 (View Picture)

21623 RARE COLT M13 AIRCREWMAN USAF REVOLVER GRIPS - Used excellent condition with the original USAF insignia in lieu of the usual rampant Colt medallions. The M13 revolvers were made with aluminum frames and cylinders in an overzealous weight reduction program by the USAF circa 1950-51. Colt only made 1,189 of these, basically a Cobra with aluminum frame and cylinder and the special grips and USAF markings. Smith and Wesson made about 40,000 of the M13 revolvers, based on their J frame model, again with aluminum frame and cylinder. Although both shared the M13 designation and the same materials, everything else was typical Colt or S&W respectively. Intended for use only with downloaded .38 Special M41 Ball Cartridges these worked fine. But if regular full power .38 special ammo was used they turned into hand grenades. The entire inventory was supposed to be destroyed and scrapped and only a few dozen escaped by various official and unofficial routes. While the demilled S&W M13s are seen often, the Colt M13s are not even found as scrap, and few collectors ever get to own a real one, although some have replicas, and some own fakes which they may or may not realize. Here is an excellent pair of original Colt Aircrewman M13 USAF Lightweight revolver grips. What you see is what you get, and you probably have not ever seen a pair of these before. $295.00 (View Picture)

22740 15 ROUND M1 CARBINE MAGAZINE- MINT-UNISSUED - still in the original paper wrap. Made for Underwood, marked “U” on the back. Just discovered a bunch we got decades ago. $45.00 each. (View Picture)

20805 EVIL “HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES” FOR SCARY “ASSAULT RIFLES”. - Not for sale to places where tyrannical oppressors have outlawed standard capacity magazines, so don't ask. Get them while you can before hoplophobes ban their sale (or even possession).

M16/AR-15 RIFLE MAGAZINES
20805C- LATE M16 30 ROUND MAGAZINES- Used fine-excellent just minor storage scuffs
20805C1- LOT OF 3- by Adventure Line Mfg Co.- Excellent- bottom plate on two are painted OD, All 3 for only $75.00 (View Picture)
20805C3- LOT OF 2- one by Cooper Ind. One by Parsons Precision Both for only $45.00 (View Picture)
20805C5- LOT OF 4- by Okay Industries- green follower some with ban era dates and LEO/military restriction markings. Used excellent- All 4 for only $85.00 (View Picture)

20560 WW2 WEB "SLING, M1" FOR M1 GARAND AND OTHER RIFLES - Used about good, with faint and illegible stamped marking by the buckle end commonly found on the 1944-45 produced slings. One ¼” cut in the edge of the webbing drops this down from G-VG condition, along with the price. This is the late WW2 light OD color, not the post war darker green OD. $29.00 (View Picture)

20600 U.S. LC-1 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELT (circa 1981) - This is made of nylon with a vertical weave, M1956 type buckle, and the adjusting tabs on the end are a clamp type design. The later LC-2 was basically the same, but with a quick release nylon buckle. Excellent plus condition. Size is Medium (I think). $35.00 (View Picture)

14849 U.S. MODEL 1972 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELT-NYLON- VERTICAL WEAVE - Basically the M1956 belt but made of nylon instead of cotton. Size medium. Excellent condition. $35.00 (View Picture)

11688 VIETNAM STYLE ARMY "CAP, HOT WEATHER, OG 507" (Baseball Cap) - Just like Forrest Gump wore in Vietnam. Looks like 1983 contract date, but the same cap remained in use for many years. Excellent plus condition, size 7. $20.00 (View Picture)

22768 U.S. 20mm AMMO CAN USED FOR .30 BALL M2 IN 8 RD CLIPS BANDOLEERS- UNUSUAL MARKINGS - In the 1950s large quantities of small arms ammunition were repacked at NAD Hawthorne (and other locations) from various other packs into 20mm cans, primarily for U.S. Navy or Marine Corps use aboard ships. These 20mm cans were much easier to move up and down several decks and ladders to magazines and easier to secure in place than the various old M1917 wooden crates or the assorted different sizes of Spam cans in odd size crates. The 20mm cans were previously used, and repainted and stenciled to show the new contents. The standard U.S. Navy 20mm can (“Small Arms Ammo Box Mk 1 Mod 0”) is marked for use with repacked .30 Ball M2 cartridges, 1584 cartridges in clips/bandoleers. The Lot Number markings are especially interesting: GL= Grand Lot 3= Lot Number H= NAD Hawthorne, the assembling activity 55= Assembled during the year 1955 Note that the “GL” lot number is for a “Grand Lot” which is basically used to denote odds and ends of the same type ammunition from various lots no longer practical to sort under their original lot numbers. In this case, when obtained, the can was still full, and the bandoleers had a mix of bandoleers with Denver 1943 cartridges with lot cards in them, with a couple of different lots represented, and also bandoleers from St. Louis with cards; and also a number of bandoleers with the same ammunition, but missing lot cards. The bandoleers were not marked in any way to reflect the new “Grand Lot” number. It is likely that this was ammunition eventually sold or distributed to NRA affiliated clubs in the 1960s for marksmanship training. Officially, per NAVSEA SW010-AD-GTP-010, Small Arms & Special Warfare Ammunition, dated May 2004: “1-3.5.7 Grand Lot Designation. A Grand Lot (GL) designation may be assigned to serviceable remnant ammunition items of the same type after depot inspection. These remnant lots are consolidated and reissued with a new ammunition lot number having a GL designation.” Can as shown in the photos, no ammo. $40.00 (View Picture)

22649 RARE BANDOLEER FOR .30 ARMOR PIERCING INCENDIARY CARTRIDGES FOR M1 GARAND - Stencil marking on both ends “CAL .30 API M14/ 8 RD CLIPS/ FA 61.” Only a very, very small quantity of .30 API ammunition was packed in clips and bandoleers for the M1 Garand, as nearly all of it was packed in cartons for eventual loading into machine gun belts. I have only heard of one small lot of these showing up, other than this one which turned up at a show in the Midwest about 10 years ago. Cartridges are headstamped FA 53, and the bandoleer is dated June 1953. When found this bandoleer only had 3 clips left. This may be your only chance to get a Garand bandoleer for API ammunition to complete the collection. Bandoleer with 3 clips as shown in the photos. $295.00 (View Picture)

9073 U.S. PISTOL BELT MINTY- 1950 dated - Minty condition, nice and clean, excellent markings. Some verdigris crud on the adjusting end visible in the photos. Markings look like BELT, PISTOL REVOVLER M38, drawing number 74-8-???, a contract number and date 6 OCT 1950 and JQMD 39, but they are hard to decipher due to the coarse weave of the belt not taking the ink stamping exactly. Due to the huge supply of left over WW2 military gear, relatively little new stuff was procured for Korean war use, at least early on. $55.00 (View Picture)

21637 VIETNAM ERA 5.56mm AMMO CAN - Regular “.50 caliber” size ammo can with stencil markings for 840 rounds 5.56mm Ball M193 in 10 round clips, bandoleers. Lot number format is 1960s style, so these are early in the use of the M16 rifle. Condition and markings as shown in the photos. Hard to find these in nice collector shape for display with a Vietnam collection. Empty can, no ammo.
21637A- $29.00 (View Picture)
21637B- $29.00 (View Picture)

20541 SCARCE .50 CAL AMMO CAN FOR 290 CARTRIDGES, GRENADE RIFLE, NATO 7.62MM M64 PLUS SEALED PACKET SAMPLE - Lot LC 80-10, headstamp LC 77. These are packed 5 to a cardboard box, with a heavy kraft paper overwrap with nomenclature printed on the outside. Sealed pack of five rounds, plus one loose round to show contents. These were used with the M76 Grenade Launcher on the M14 rifle and also to provide a backblast on the M47 Dragon [anti-tank weapon] Launch Effects Trainer. The USCG is also using them in the M1903 Springfield Shoulder Line Throwing Guns due to the lack of .30 caliber M3 grenade cartridges. Price for the ammo can and one sealed packet and loose round to show original contents $75.00 (View Picture)

22964 LOT OF FIVE U.S. 20 x 102mm DUMMY CARTRIDGES - What you see is what you get. Lot of 5 as shown, as used in the M61 Vulcan, the Navy’s CIWS, etc. All are INERT, dummy types used for drill and testing the feeder assembly of a weapon. The dummy cartridge is assembled with the M51A1B1/M51A2 projectile and M103B1 cartridge case to simulate the service cartridge. The cartridges contain approximately 635 grains of inert material. This material produces an average overall weight equal to that of the other M50-configured ammunition. The M254 is similar, but made with a nylon material. Not sure of the designation of the silver looking example on the right, but it is an all metal version. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. The lot of 5 for only $18.00 (View Picture)

13998 1957 AMMO CAN FOR .30 MATCH T291 IN 8 ROUND CLIPS FOR GARANDS – THE FIRST LAKE CITY MATCH AMMO! - As the Army returned to National Match rifle completion in the 1950s they initially used selected lots of existing ammo, but in 1956 began experimenting with special match ammo. In February 1957 they approved the designation “Caliber .30 Match &291” for .30 caliber ammunition with a 173 grain boat tail bullet with a nominal velocity of 2.630 fps and mean radius of 3.5 inches at 600 yards. Frankford Arsenal made two lots of T291 in 1957 and Lake City made four lots (LC 12000-12003) with Headstamp MATCH LC 57. The Lake City T291 was used for practice, and the Frankford Arsenal was used for matches. In 1958 Frankford Arsenal made some more T291 and in July the cartridge was standardized as “Caliber .30 Match M72.” Lake City did not make any more match ammo until 1962 when they took over making all match ammo from Frankford Arsenal. (See Hackley Woodin & Scranton “History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition” volume 3 pages 115-117 for info on the T291 and M72 match ammo. This is a rare can, and a great accessory to display with a National match M1 Garand, especially one from 1957 or 1958. Two cans available A- as shown in the photo- SOLD__;
B- almost identical to the photo, but was previously loaded with linked .30 ball & tracer ammo, but recycled and repainted for the Match T291. $22.00 (View Picture)

10767 Desert Storm era sleeping pad - Light brownish green closed cell foam pad with a pair of ties to use when it is rolled up. Used fine-excellent. $15.00 (View Picture)

10408 COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S HEADSET, CIRCA VIETNAM-DESERT STORM - Designation may be CX8650B/GR with NSN 5995-00-999-0747. This is a set of headphones with a boom type microphone and a control box to switch back and forth between the intercom with other crew members and radio for outside communications. Two web straps for the control box to go around the neck and the chest. Spiral cord that splits into two cords for connection to comm gear with two five pin connectors. Mint unissued in the original box. Two available. Take them both for $100.00 or buy one at $59.00 (View Picture)

10407 MOD KIT, CAB RIFLE STOWAGE BRACKET - New in the box, FSN 2540-933-4940, dated 9/67 and contract number. Consists of two rubber coated butt brackets with aluminum blocks and two barrel brackets with aluminm mounting blocks. The blocks are different lengths, apparently to suit specific locations in a vehicle cab. I believe these were used to modify earlier racks to take the M16 rifles when they first came out, probably for use in the M715, M37 and 6x6 type vehicles, but that is a guess. $40.00 (View Picture)

10688 LEATHER KEEPERS FOR MILITARY SLINGS - New made, good quality workmanship using tan leather with double row stitching, just like the originals, not cheap stapled or riveted junk. Two were used on the M1907 leather slings. (Will also work on the M1885 slings for Krags or Trapdoors). $2.00 each, or 3 for $5.00 or 20 for $25.00 postage included. $0.00 (View Picture)

10340 LOT OF 15 ARMY POCKET SIZE REFERENCES (SET B) - Graphic training aids (GTA) or note cards or other tools or reference items from Infantry school or other commands covering a wide variety of topics- such as mines, bridges, weapons, NBC warfare, leadership, vehicles, medical, map reading, etc. All different in this group, but other lots listed have some that are in this set as well (maybe 30% overlap between any two sets). All 15 pieces $20.00 (View Picture)

9857 RADIAC DOSIMETER DT60/PD - The standard USN (and other services??) radiation detector or "pocket dosimeter" used to detect how much radiation a person had been exposed to. Black bakelite device about the size of a pocket watch. These have no moving parts but contain a special glass insert which changes with the amount of accumulated radiation exposure. The changes are then read by a CP-95 device and the results recorded. Mint unissued in the original packing dated 1953 with instruction sheet. These were still being used by the U.S. Navy in the 1990s. Nice addition to NBC warfare or Cold War or USN or Vietnam era collection. $35.00 (View Picture)

9547 Bag Waterproof, Chemical Biological, Mask M1 - Heavy vinyl bag issued to carry the gas mask (any model) in to protect it from contamination Mint unissued. 1970s contract date. Good for storage of helmets or masks from your collection. Seal with rubber bands or wire twist ties, or nylon ties, depending on length of storage. Box of 10 $10.00 (View Picture)

9543 OD SATEEN UTILITY SHIRTS (LOT OF 3) - One is size 15 1/2 x 31 with US Army name tape. Other two look to be a bit larger but could not find sizes. They have a loop with two small grommets above the left pocket, so these may be foreign rather than US. Used G-fine- the lot of 3 for $10.00 (View Picture)

9357 BELT, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, LC-1 - 1989 contract, size medium (Waist under 30 inches!). Type with nylon buckle. Used excellent, Gulf War I item. $12.00 (View Picture)

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