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WW2 Tent Stove Fuel Regulator:  Condition unknown, but please assume it is good only for display. 
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WW2 (1944) MISC. SPARE PARTS ROLL M-13:  No damage except for the stain which does not affect its function nor is it visible when rolled up for display.  I did not try to clean it.
Item # 916030  $10.00
WW2 RUCKSACK FRAME AND BACK BAND: The frame is made from tubular steel and is painted green.  Some surface rust where the paint has worn off.  Great that it still has the back band and the rifle snap with it.  I found no markings on it or the back band.  It came with a trashed rucksack on it that was dated 1942. It could not be salvaged.  Please look at the photos as there is a lot of text on them further describing this item. 
Item # 1017042  $15.00
U.S. NAVY LIFE VEST SURVIVAL LIGHT:  Has some paint wear and bare metal.  Appears to be an older model.  Good pin.  Switch feels good.  Lense is solid but does have scratches and scuffs.  I put a battery in it and it did not work.  May need a bulb??  Mailed without battery.
Item # 1117001  $8.00
USMC SEA BAG/DUFFEL BAG.  MISSOURI ART WORK:     Khaki colored bag with his name, service number and some artwork.  Also has 5B written on it. The artwork indicates the Marine was from Missouri.   Soiled and musty smelling.  May be mildew spots on the inside. Some small holes in the bottom.  Should clean up some if desired.  Only research done is his burial site with dates etc.
Item # fe619015  $25.00
BLOOD CHIT, ARABIC REGION:  Five languages on silk.  Measures about 17" X 12".   No damage, just wrinkles.
Item # fe22025  $39.00
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100 ROUND, .30 CALIBER BANDOLIER:  Rare bandolier from the Spanish-American, Philippine Wars and early 1900's.  Each of the 100, .30-40 Krag cartridge loops has a spring insert to help hold the cartridge. It is 5 feet in length and designed to be slung over the shoulder. The buckle is a complicated puzzle that I am not sure how it is supposed to work.  Dorsey's book on page 119 has a similar belt with the standard "C" closure but the buckle is not like this one. There is an ink stamp patent date but I can't make it out.  I see no major wear of damage to this belt.  At the time of this listing there were two like it on EBay and they both sold for over $500.00.  
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DRUM, MARCHING SNARE: Neat old drum worthy of restoration or display it as-is, as I have for many years.  Features an eagle and shield decal. The wood shell or body with the rims measures 11" high and 14" wide. It is of all natural materials with the rim head retainers being red painted wood.  The rims have holes for the rope tensioners, now missing. The bottom head is still present and I believe it to be a natural skin head.  The original snares are present and they too are a natural material I believe to be either gut or rawhide. The top head is missing.  I do not know the age of this drum, but it is old.
Item # 57110  $5.00
JEPPESEN COMPUTER:  Used by pilots to aid in navigation.  It is 4 1/4" diameter and has a green/clear plastic sheath.  It is used and in good serviceable condition.  Use this item or display it with your aviation items.
Item # 51111  $9.00
U.S. GI FLASHLIGHT: Angle head. Works. Takes 2 D-cell batteries (not included). Spare lenses and bulb.  Had some battery corrosion, now cleaned off.
Item # 5413   $400.00 
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Item # 5613  $240.00
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Item # 5922  $15.00
WW2 CANTEEN COVER:  m1942 cover. Pretty nice with no visible ink stamps on it.  Wire hanger is steel.  Small wear spot on bottom edge as shown in the photos.  Some soiling.
Item # 5923  $15.00
U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS RADIO TRANSMITTER BC-458-A:  Part of the aircraft onboard radio equipment on B-17 and B-24 airplanes.  It is as found and has not been cleaned and is untested.  The front panel dial and knobs seem to function OK.
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Item # 51026  $25.00
M-1912 PISTOL BELT:  Early belt having all brass hardware.  "Pulled" buckle with large male fitting. Khaki or tan color.  Some soiling, some corrosion on the eyelets and minor shrinking. No ink stamps remain. Pretty decent early belt.
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Item # 51222  $10.00
WHISTLE AND LANYARD, "NARC", 1973:  Green plastic. Well used with teeth marks.  Markings are unknown to me.
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McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX, 1904 ROCK ISLAND:  Marked Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1904. Some other writing on the back.  Made for 30 caliber cartridges. Very nice original condition as shown. No damage noted. 
ID'd .30 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BELT: This belt was made by Spalding & Brothers during the Spanish American War when Mills could not supply the Army's needs.  It has 60 loops of .30 caliber size.  It has the m1890 Cast plate (not stamped like the m1887 plate). These plates sell for $75 by themselves. The belt is stenciled with the owner's name and with NRA in two places. I believe this belt was used by E.G. Hilton at the NRA sanctioned matches at Camp Perry. It is in excellent condition and shows little use. The ends of the belt are bound in leather to prevent fraying. Nice belt with no problems.
Item # 51227  $200.00
Item # 5234  $20.00
DISMOUNTED CANTEEN:  A model 1910 cover with the 1945 mod to make the hanger web wider. The wire hanger is brass. Cover is dated 1956. It is faded with a weak U.S. stencil.  There are some numbers stenciled on the bottom. The bottle is a model 1942 made by S.M.CO. and dated 1945. No dents or damage to the bottle.  Cap still has the cork seal and the chain is steel. There is no cup with it.
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Item # 5235  $20.00
DISMOUNTED CANTEEN:  A model 1910 cover with the 1945 mod to make the hanger web wider. The wire hanger is brass. No ink stamps remain except a weak U.S..  The bottle is a model 1942 made by S.M.CO. and dated 1945. There are a couple of small dents..The cap still has the cork seal and the chain is steel. There is no cup with it.
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Item # 5237  $15.00
m1943 REPLACEMENT HANDLE FOR FOLDING HEAD ENTRENCHING TOOL:  Neat item to find. It has not been used but, it does have some scuffs and stains.  Overall length from tip to tip is 18". The exposed length when in the shovel head, not measuring the taper section is 14".
Item # 5331  $20.00
VIETNAM WAR (1966) U.S. BLANKET: Contract tag present and shows a code date of 1966 along with the size etc of the blanket. There is one small tear and I see three small holes. A large "U.S." in the center.
Item # 5334  $8.00
FLYER'S KIT OR PARACHUTE BAG:  Has two names on it. Two unnamed zippers. No problems that I can see.  Believed to be of newer issue.
Item # 5335  $8.00
BAG, CARRYING, PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLE;  Originally intended to carry Nuclear, Biologicals or Chemical equipment. It has ALICE clips for carrying on a belt.  No problems noted..
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Item # 5531  $12.00
BRASS WHISTLE, MILITARY?  Nice whistle made of brass and painted green.  Cork ball. Looks military but, is unmarked.
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Item # 5631  $12.00
M-1945 PACK, FIELD CARGO: Dated 1951 for Korean War usage. Instruction tag still on inside. I found no damage and it is a nice bag just showing normal use.
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INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELTS: Good with no major problems. Price is for one.
Item # 5731  $2.00 ea.
Item # 5733  $.50 ea.
UNKNOWN SHOULDER PADS: Use these pads for any kind of strap or harness for bags or equipment etc.  12" long and padded. Snaps at each end. They are in new condition. Price is for one
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PICKET PIN, MODEL 1912 REPURPOSED:  This m1912 picket pin originally had a semi-pointed end which was driven into the ground to use for tethering the cavalry trooper's horse. The "hammer" head was for servicing the horse's shoes. It was also used as the handle for an entrenching tool by attaching a shovel head to it and securing it with a pin inserted into the hole seen in the body of the pin.  This one has been modified for use as a nail puller.  I have seen several other of these picket pins modified as a tire tool or prybar but, this is the first like this.  It is 12 3/4" long and has had hard use as evident by the condition of the head.
1943 CANTEEN WITH TYPE 1 PLASTIC CAP: 1942 pattern aluminum canteen dated 194 with the type 1 flat top plastic cap. The cover is the 1942 pattern and dated 1942. Cover is faded with weak U.S. stencil. Some corrosion on the metal parts. There is a laundry number written on the bottom., Bottle has some dents and the plastic cap has a couple small chips. Hard to find early set. 
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Item # 51131  $35.00
Item # 5831  $35.00
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MEDICAL SURGICAL KIT:  Looks to be complete.  The needle package is dated 1980.
Item # 51231  $20.00
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Item $ 501243  $10.00
Item # 501241  $450.00
U.S.1876/1879 CARTRIDGE BELT, ID'd TO THE GEORGIA INFANTRY:  Very nice 1876 belt with the 1879 trial brass rings.  Stenciled on the inside to "COMPANY B. 2nd GA INF". .45-70 caliber loops. Leather tongue with Watervliet Arsenal stamp with Smith inspection.  A lot can be written about this belt but, if you Google it there is information on the Internet.  I found these priced at $485-$575 by Internet sellers., 
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RARE, U.S. m1872 MEAT CAN:  These were only used for two years before being replaced by the m1874 oval type meat pans/mess kits.  This one is an original and not a repro. It is accompanied by a note from the Smithsonian identifying it.  Originally it had a curved handle on the outside edge, but these were frequently removed by soldiers so it would fit better into havesacks and saddle bags. Made of steel with a tin coating with traces of tin remaining on the outside and more on the inside.. Read more about these on the Internet. 
Item # 501242  $325.00
U.S. NAVY MARKED WHISTLE AND LANYARD:  Some teeth marks from use. No major damage noted.
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RARE; SPARE HAIR BAG FOR PHILLIPS PACK SADDLE: Unusual item from late WW2.  The Philllips pack saddle came on the scene circa 1924 and was used on the Army mules.  Evidently the mules were still around and packing gear into WW2. This one was made by Jefferson Quarter Master Depot in 1945. Quite usable still with many small holes in the bottom. About 7" X 13" in size with drawstring closure.
Item # 5241  $20.00
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U.S. MARINE CORPS, BAG, CLOTHING, WATERPROOF, KOREAN WAR PERIOD, Dated 7 DEC 1950. ID'd to David Tuscher on the bottom. Measures about 29" X 24". With a string tie at the top. I see no damage.
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Item # 5242  $10.00
Item # 5243  $5.00
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???????????:  This originally was a pair of Gas Protective Trousers worn over the uniform pants for protection from chemicals..  Someone took them and sewed the legs together and made a nice bag out of them.  There is a draw string at the top. I see no holes or damage. Measures flat 21" X 36".
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Item # 51224  $80.00
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WHISTLE, REGULATION, U.S. ARMY:  White brass, well marked U.S. Missing the lanyard ring.
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Item # 51223  $8.00
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Item # 5341  $30.00
m1910 CANTEEN BOTTLE, USMC TRENCH ART: Made by LF&C, 1918. A couple of dents. Brass chain, cork in cap. Old  black painted EGA, U.S.M.C., San Diego, CAL.
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Item # 5342  $5.00
U.S. COMPASS POUCH WITH ALICE CLIP:  Woodland pattern camo. Dated 1982. I see nothing wrong with it.
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Item # 5343  $20.00
10 POCKET M1 GARAND AMMO BELT: Not a bad belt but, priced reasonable because the first three snaps on the left side are starting to pull through the fabric.
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SOLD!
SOLD!
SOLD!