Kman1752 Posted November 6, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 6, 2010 I recently purchased the 7 USMC Quantico Shooting medals, all are maker marked Blackinton and in original boxes. Anyone know anything about these? How many were given out? Are they scarce? Any idea on value? (They are not for sale, just curious). All are dated 1958. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman1752 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted November 6, 2010 So noone knows anything???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 6, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 6, 2010 So noone knows anything???????? I seem to recall, Leatherneck Magazine underwrote the costs of these medals and the competition, but went away about the time VN got underway... but not certain, what I seem to recall. :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted November 6, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 6, 2010 So noone knows anything???????? There is not a lot out there about these Marine Corps shooting competitions. Forum member Brig collects these and has posted many of them at http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=41175 but I have yet to find any definitive info about the nature of these competitions, such as who participates? I believe these are called "Rifle and Pistol Intramural Matches," but don't quote me on that. Here's a medal I recently found for a 1st Marine Division competition from the Korean War era: As for values.... well I've looked around and haven't found much info about sales of these. I saw one listed somewhere for $65, but something made me think that the one I show here could sell for $35 and make me and he buyer very happy. But, I don't think these sell often enough for there to be any sort well-defined values (although maybe Brig will tell us he paid the exact same price for each of his ). In addition to the medals for on-base events, I have come across civilian shooting match medals in the groupings of Marines. Here's an example of one such medal along with a photo of his official orders to participate in the 1957 National Rifle Matches: You really could have quite a collection just of things related to Marines in officially-sanctioned shooting matches. Here's a 1950's Marine Corps rifle shooting team and a letter one of their members wrote about the 1957 nationals: They are very cool pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman1752 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2010 Waiting for Brig's thoughts/opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 8, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2010 :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman1752 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted November 9, 2010 :think: I've never seen one like this. Same exact box though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman1752 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted November 16, 2010 Here's another one I got today. This one is dated 1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 18, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 18, 2010 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...p;hl=blackinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 9, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 9, 2015 If anyone here decides to sell any of the above awards, I am always looking to buy USMC blackinton medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriffsgt Posted October 9, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 9, 2015 If you are interested in usmc shooting medals e-bay is the place. Most are in the $35 range with a large selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 9, 2015 Share #12 Posted October 9, 2015 I pick up every one I can possibly grab, however ebay has been unusually quiet lately in regards to Blackintons. As of tonights count I have 121 different medals. I will also be merging another forum members collections with mine hopefully in the coming months but if you know anyone who has some and wants to part with them, I will always buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriffsgt Posted October 9, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2015 Wow that is some collection do you just collect Blackintons or do you collect all usmc shooting medals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 9, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 9, 2015 I have a decent little selection of Marine Corps qualification badges and have been working on a display for the Marine Corps competitive shooting badges. You can see some of my stuff here http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229926-usmc-collection/ however I haven't posted updated shots of a lot of my stuff because I don't have a camera or a smartphone. Hopefully will update the shooting badges soon. Let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted October 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 9, 2015 Please keep offers to purchase in private messages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 10, 2015 Share #16 Posted October 10, 2015 Roger. It was just an FYI for anyone who stumbles upon this thread, wasn't directed at anyone in particular. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted October 10, 2015 Share #17 Posted October 10, 2015 Roger. It was just an FYI for anyone who stumbles upon this thread, wasn't directed at anyone in particular. (:No problem. ..don't forget our Wanted section. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/forum/55-wanted/ ..you can post your wants there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 28, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 28, 2015 here are some (not very good quality) shots of the Blackintons I have accumulated so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 28, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted October 28, 2015 Share #20 Posted October 28, 2015 Some lucite encased awards, an ashtray, also some Distinguished Masksman mugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 5, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 5, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 5, 2015 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 5, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 5, 2015 Here are some (attempted) close up shots of the group.. It's pretty cloudy out today so don't have the best lighting.. Someday when I have a few hours I will photograph each individual medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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