WWIIBuff1945 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I found this unusual GI bring back and just received it today. Its a handmade Belgian 44-40 revolver brought back by GI Daniel R. Ely serial number 35932174. So far not much info showing up on the web. Enjoy my latest acquisition! Bought it from Matt of Axis Arms. I wish he had more papered bring backs to buy. Here is the full ad:https://axisarmsonline.com/product/antique-belgian-revolver-wwii-bringback-capture-papers/ Link to post Share on other sites
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BEAST Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Interesting pistol, thanks for posting. A Dan R.Ely appears on the roster of the Medical Detachment, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63rd ID. " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Cool thanks for the info Beast! How can I find that info?? Are you able to save a copy of that and post it here? Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Here's link to the roster http://worldwartwoveterans.org/medical-detachment-255th-infantry-regiment-63rd-infantry-division/ Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Source: Fold3 Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Source: Fold3 Pfc Ely's Award of Medical Badge Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ely was in F Company. Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 The 63rd Infantry Division served for 119 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaigns of RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE, and CENTRAL EUROPE. The Division was made up of these units. 253rd Infantry regiment 254th Infantry Regiment 255th Infantry regiment 718th Field Artillery battalion (155mm) – 63rd Infantry Division 861st Field Artillery battalion (105mm) – 63rd Infantry Division Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 You are a fast researcher Matt!!! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 It was pointed out to me that the gun may be a copy of 1880s Montenegrin Gasser revolver. Interesting YouTube video: Link to post Share on other sites
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aznation Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hi Keith, I think you were trying to post this. Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thanks Matt! That's what I was trying to post. Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 You're welcome. I figured. Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
historyfixer Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 @Aznation thanks for using my website to assist in your research it makes me happy to see when people use it. http://worldwartwoveterans.org/63rd-infantry-division-blood-and-fire/ Looking for anything related to 2nd Battalion 253rd Infantry 63rd Infantry Division!! WWW.Worldwartwoveterans.org http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Buchhof-Stein-Kocher-Battalion-ebook/dp/B00MQZSNEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408163282&sr=8- Link to post Share on other sites
aznation Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 @Aznation thanks for using my website to assist in your research it makes me happy to see when people use it. http://worldwartwoveterans.org/63rd-infantry-division-blood-and-fire/ Thank you sir for making Veteran's histories available to research. You have a wonderfully done website. We all appreciate it! Specific areas of collecting and buying interest: WWI/WWII 40th (Sunshine) Division, Camp Kearny, Camp Harry Jones, WWI/WWII 158th Infantry, USS Oklahoma, USS Swordfish (SS-193), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Mexican Border (1916), Norman Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Norman, OK, Tinker Field or AFB, Submariner Items, Knives, Bayonets, Sweetheart Jewelry, other unique or odd items with interesting stories. Link to post Share on other sites
Skysoldier80 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Very Interesting item and wonderful piece of history. Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks Skysoldier80! Link to post Share on other sites
Story Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Background reading on the Montenegrin revolver https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/the-revolvers-of-montenegro Takes the 11.25x36mm cartridge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11.3%C3%9736mmR Link to post Share on other sites
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