Since I don't need the money.... I never sell things that are paid off. You can have money in the bank or possessions if you so choose. Possessions are more interesting!
Story on the MAS: French MAS M1936 rifle brought home by Major Robert "Tully" McKinney. He retired from the service after 23 years with 2 of those in Vietnam. The first service as a platoon leader in the Delta 1968-69 and then with the Signal Corps training SVN soldiers 1970-71. He passed in...
Thanks for all the nice comments guys! Just when I think my collection can't get any better!!
I was going to wait until I had the rifle in hand next week but was excited to share this historical piece with everyone. I've been eyeing this rifle for 6 months now and finally decided to...
Captain Peter Adams brought back this Chinese Type 53 carbine after the end of his 3rd tour in Vietnam. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-69 in the following units: Troop B 7th Squadron, 1st Air Cav Regiment; C Troop 3rd Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry Regiment; Troop D 6th Squadron 1st Armored...
1944 Russian Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant M44 brought home from Vietnam by a combat corpsman of the 1st Marine Division. I'm still trying to research the vet who passed in 2013 but so far an impressive military record. His obituary stated; While serving in the military he earned two Purple Hearts, one...
1903A3 Rare and unusual bring back from Vietnam. This soldier was small in stature but large in bravery! I wonder how this WWII US rifle made it to Vietnam? Its in great shape and must not of seen much service.
Awesome Hopper! Definitely a priceless family heirloom! You will thoroughly enjoy the honor flight with your uncle. I took a WWII vet a few years ago and it was an amazing experience.
Thats true I have seen a handful of Granada bring backs but I mentioned war and as you stated Granada was an operation and not a war where standardized bring back forms were utilized by thousands.
Luger bring back by Kevin Ulerick back, a member of the ARVN Airborne Advisory Team 162. Vietnam Luger bring backs are pretty rare and I'm excited to add one to my growing Nam bring back collection. I was able to speak to the vet. Here is the interview:
I wasn’t with the Americans over there, I...