brad k Posted October 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2015 I bought everything here last august, it has been in the same house since 1920 or 21, I'd prefer not to name the vet. he was a 1st. lt. in the 3rd div. ammunition train, he was in two campaign's, champaigne-marne defensive and aisne-marne offensive and then sent to be an instructor at the artillery school in france and then the occupation army in germany until the summer of 1919. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wharfmaster Posted October 24, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 24, 2015 That's about as complete as it gets. Wow ! Nice. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doyler Posted October 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 24, 2015 What a time capsule.Just proves things are still out there to be found. Outstanding the firearms were still intact with the group and not kept or seperated over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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riflegreen297 Posted October 24, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 24, 2015 Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor! GREAT grouping! That Red 9 is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gunbunnyB/3/75FA Posted October 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 24, 2015 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII_GI Posted October 24, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 24, 2015 That's an amazing grouping! Wow! -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad k Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted October 24, 2015 I was lucky to get it, a freind from work found out about it and was the go between, I tried to stress to them that it would be split up if it went to auction with the guns being the first to go and it would all stay together as long as I'm around. it wasn't cheap but still a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted October 24, 2015 Share #12 Posted October 24, 2015 Please show is more! This is a wonderful grouping. Is the AHS on the pistol the vet's initials? Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 24, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 24, 2015 Please show is more! This is a wonderful grouping. Is the AHS on the pistol the vet's initials? Kyle Looks to be.Same as the brass stencil in the photos.Have seen a handful over the years personalized this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge8 Posted October 24, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 24, 2015 WOW just WOW, what else can you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad k Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted October 24, 2015 yes it's his initials, if the pistol was by itself without any identification the initials would devalue the gun but I don;t think it affects this one at all, both holsters have his name inside the flap, one of the pictures of him in france shows a model 1917 revolver on his belt but later on he is carrying the 1911, it might have been issued or given to him when the majority of troops started returning home, it was shipped to sprinfield armory in jan. 1913 so probably went through a few hands. the broomhandle mauser is mentioned in one of his letters after the marne battle, no details but I expect he just picked it up since he was mostly on the road, not realy engaging in close combat or taking prisoners, his name is also written on the leather part of the holster. the stock is matching to the gun the only problem is the button and spring latch are broken and missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheMariner Posted October 24, 2015 Share #17 Posted October 24, 2015 Wow, that is one of the largest and most complete WW1 groupings i have seen come up in a very long time. Glad that it is getting a new life with you !! I really love those firearms they are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 24, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 24, 2015 Amazing collection! Congrats......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad k Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted October 24, 2015 this is my last picture, I'm glad everybody likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted October 24, 2015 Share #20 Posted October 24, 2015 That is a beautiful group.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted October 24, 2015 Share #21 Posted October 24, 2015 Holy smokes. Impeccable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted October 24, 2015 Share #22 Posted October 24, 2015 Literally the stuff of dreams.... Just incredible. Congrats and good job securing the history along with the items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 24, 2015 Share #23 Posted October 24, 2015 Amazing grouping! It's almost a shame such an early 1913 M1911 was engraved though, but it wasn't collectible then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted October 25, 2015 Share #24 Posted October 25, 2015 Glad you were able to get it Brad. It is really one incredible group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted October 25, 2015 Share #25 Posted October 25, 2015 Its just amazing that it has all managed to stay together. What an incredible time capsule. Thanks for posting the photos, simply amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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