Thats what my brother would say also. He served near the DMZ in 1969, nothing but horror stories. He recently sent me info and his story about being sent to help a Special Forces outpost being over run, not a good story, none of them were...wasn't for the grace of God literally he wouldn't be here.....the only thing he brought back were the demons, it never completely stops for him. He has always told me what to say to Nam Vets....."Welcome home brother."The most valuable weapon, at least to me, was bringing back myself in one piece! I did bring back a Russian Simonov SKS which was found in a cache, along with 74 more in the Ashau Valley. A few years ago, I gave it away to my daughter who was born when I was there.
After WWII many Foreign Legionnaires were ex Germans looking for a new job...seems I remember well over 10,000 joined right after the war and were sent to Vietnam in the years to come.German Luger bring back from Vietnam. I have to think it arrived in country with a French Soldier or Foreign Legionnaire.
Tell him "Wecome home brother!" from me. I hope he has learned how to live with his demons.Thats what my brother would say also. He served near the DMZ in 1969, nothing but horror stories. He recently sent me info and his story about being sent to help a Special Forces outpost being over run, not a good story, none of them were...wasn't for the grace of God literally he wouldn't be here.....the only thing he brought back were the demons, it never completely stops for him. He has always told me what to say to Nam Vets....."Welcome home brother."
Thanks will do. He has had a great life and he has learned, and managed with it, but the struggle is real.Tell him "Wecome home brother!" from me. I hope he has learned how to live with his demons.
Ok that’s really cool! I’ve read about the underground factories making “1911 clones” but seeing one (or actually owning one is really cool!) I’d be scared as hell to shoot one, but it sitting in the safe would be awesome!) and I love the grip screws (1 slotted and one Phillips!)BE MIKE thanks for your service sir!
I'll start with the VC Pistol: Its a VC crudely made copy of a 1911. It was captured by a Advisor to the 25th Division 2nd Battalion ARVN 49th Infantry regiment on May, 29 1967. No associated paperwork came with it. Looks like some battle damage near the magazine well. I'm not an expert on these but from what I gathered on the net they made multiple copies of these and I think I have a Type 2. I think its a blow-back type action.
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You should have not felt guilty. I tried to donate my SKS to a couple of museums. They didn’t want it because it wasn’t in as new condition.Very ill older friend gifted me a bring back SKS. It felt wrong having it. I don't know how to describe it, like I had no claim to the title as I did not suffer as some did. Imposter syndrome or somethingrelated.
Donated it instead.
Gave to FNRA to raffle off.You should have not felt guilty. I tried to donate my SKS to a couple of museums. They didn’t want it because it wasn’t in as new condition.