M3 Fighting Knife and Screwdriver
Each of these items were manufactured in 1943 by the Imperial Knife Co., of Providence R.I. Of the nine contractors supplying this type of knife to the US
1944 Original Oil Painting by Otto Bloss
The artist, Otto Bloss 1893-1963 from Eisfeld Germany was an “approved” artist and made many on site paintings during WWII. These paintings were used for Nazi propaganda purposes and vividly capture the heroic Germans in action in the
Sgt. Paup’s Story
These two identical brass shell casings have hollow brass simulated projectiles. Each case is approximately 2.7” diameter at the base and 8.7” tall, the overall height including the projectile is Approx. 16” tall. The base of each case is arsenal marked “EP” and “97”.
Springfield M1911, Captain Edward Van Winkle
I am fortunate to be the caretaker of history in the form of this Springfield M-1911 pistol serial number 115539, Compass, Photos and records of Capt. Edward Van Winkle Accompanying the historical documents was a handwritten
Springfield M1 Garand
Once upon a time, before we bought everything including collectable firearms online, we had the magazine Gun List. An advertisement for an early Garand with some personalized carving in the stock intrigued me. I contacted the dealer by phone, he provided a more detailed
Bill Hinton’s Sniper Luger
In early June 2006, a small statured man of about 80 walked up to my display at the York, PA gun show carrying a small box. He stopped in front of the 5 Lugers I had for sale and after a brief discussion, I agreed to buy the luger in the box if he would tell me
G43, duv44, (BLM, Lubeck 1944)
This Rifle is a non-import, Vet bring back souvenir in beautiful original condition. It has all matching serial numbers, and an excellent bore. The stock was lightly sanded at some point but all serial numbers and acceptance stamps are still clearly visible.
Japanese, Hamada Type 2
Hamada Type 2 pistols were Manufactured at the Notobe factory and were to be delivered “in the white” to the Toriimatsu factory for bluing, final inspection and distribution. Production started in Feb 1944 with deliveries that year. Only examples of the first 50 pistols
Colt, Single Action Army Revolver
This is a beautiful 1st. generation (1906) SAA revolver chambered in .38 Spl. with a 4 ¾” barrel. It has been enhanced by Colts Master Engraver Ron P. Nott, a friend, who passed in 2010. It is beautifully engraved in Ron’s masterful scroll style.
Walther P.38, ac 41, Rig & History
This Walther P.38 has everything going for it, Rarity, Condition and History. It is marked “ac 41” meaning the Walther secret factory code is “ac” and the “41” represents the year of manufacture. Early guns such as this are usually found in