WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 4, 2019 I found this beauty on Legacy Collectables website. It all matching including the magazine. They rate the finish at 92-93% and the bore 9/10. It has an interesting bring back tag. This is only my second tagged one and its different that my other. The GI put his initials on the holster. I don't have any additional info at this time as its hard to read the vets name and its missing a number or two on his serial number. A nice Femaru has been on my want list for some time and the matching mag was a plus. They sure take some nice clear pictures so you know exactly what your buying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted April 4, 2019 Wow thats nice!....mike Always looking for and buying 50's era 11th Airborne/ 187th ARCT/ 82nd Airborne tac mark painted jump helmets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Posted April 4, 2019 You must be keeping Legacy Collectibles in business:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 4, 2019 LOL Ron!!! Good one and true....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomorgan Posted April 4, 2019 That is beautiful weapon and the attached tag is a bonus for sure, always wanted on of these in the collection but so far none found... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Posted April 4, 2019 I only wish I had the money to buy some! Let us know when your museum opens:). Ron LOL Ron!!! Good one and true....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 4, 2019 The museums funds have been completely depleted! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 4, 2019 Thinking about doing a book on them as I am an author. Just like Edward Tinkers series on veteran bringbacks. I've been kicking around some titles and I like these two a friend came up with "USGI Enemy Bring-Back Pistols of WWII" or "Souvenir Enemy Weapons Pistols of WWII" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Posted April 4, 2019 That sounds like some good viewing/reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks Ron I started on the book last week. I also received the pistol today and its really nice. I can see why the vet scratched his name on the outside and wrote his name ans serial number as well! I having trouble researching the vet as there are 19 William C. Hicks listed in the National Archives and none from what I believe is his hometown. I'm seeing 3714205_ The last could be an A but that is not working for the search neither does adding 0-9. Any thoughts would be appreciated? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted April 15, 2019 Great M37. THey are a very quality made pistol. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 15, 2019 Thanks guys! I took the holster outside in the light and the last number is 0. Still don't know why he is not showing up in the Archives records? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Because history has so many variables and is not an exact science you are forced into doing more research to set the record straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdk0911 Posted April 16, 2019 great bring back rig!! - very very nice - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwb123 Posted April 16, 2019 Thinking about doing a book on them as I am an author. Just like Edward Tinkers series on veteran bringbacks. I've been kicking around some titles and I like these two a friend came up with "USGI Enemy Bring-Back Pistols of WWII" or "Souvenir Enemy Weapons Pistols of WWII" How about "War Trophies: GI Captured Pistols of World War II" Gil BurketOmaha, NESpecializing in Fakes and Reproductionsof the Vietnam Warburkcats@hotmail.com "One is easily fooled by that which one loves." Moliere: Tartuffe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 16, 2019 I like that one thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garandomatic Posted April 16, 2019 There has been more than one occasion where a guy I was researching didn't turn up in an online search. In two cases, I had a hunch and a laundry mark and set Geoff at Golden Arrow to work and he was able to not only find the records, but confirm my ID. Looking for the following: 452nd and 447th Bomb Group items Anything 12th Armored- especially uniforms 155th Assault Helicopter Company, Camp Coryell, or Ban Me Thuot Vietnam items[/center]WWII US Navy Uniforms from the Battle Off Samar: USS Johnston DD-557, USS Hoel DD-553, USS Samuel B. Roberts DE-413, USS Heermann DD-532, USS Dennis DE-405, USS John C. Butler DE-339, USS Raymond DE-341, USS Fanshaw Bay St. Lo, White Plains, Kalinin Bay, Kitkun Bay and Gambier Bay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
