Lyle,  the other known 2-inch gun that went to Sheriff Flournoy is V648967.  

$250 to $300. The size 44 will help for those that want one to wear, but I think you would be quite lucky to get much over $300. I have bought quite a few over the years and currently own one from the same contract in my size (a 42) in original mint condition that I bought about 4 years ago for $250.

Okay, it is just discoloration. I actually enjoy a gun with some where. To me I interpret it as War Time use. A gun that looks like it sat in a drawer for the entire war does not interest me as much.

Thank you Ron. This is a huge amount of money for me. I have always hesitated to buy guns I have never touched before. And found that taking a day and getting other opinions always gives me a little more peace of mind.   I have had some people point out things I have not seen before.

From what I have heard (and I am far from an expert) but the greenbacks were usually first run/ early WWII issue patches, when the "need" for OD Green thread was not yet fully realized, once it was (think lucky strike goes white) you see other thread being used.  So if you want a "for sure" WWII patch, you want a greenback. Plus as collectors, any variation is a good variation!

Hello. Similar as a 4 skyhawk rudders pedals i believe  Thanks for sharing. Arnaud 

Thank you for the help.  If anyone has a MK1 scabbard they want to part with, let me know.

Please excuse a question from a non patch collector, i.e., a gather.   I have several "greenback patches", in part, 3rd ID, 9th ID, 29th ID, CONARC, and 82nd ABN w/o Airborne tab. What is the interest in "greenback patches" vice other patches?     All the patches above and the dozens of other patches I have are from the 1950's (my childhood collection) when almost everyone's dad had been in WWII and patches were traded like baseball cards.   TIA!

I own about 4 or 5 original photos of enlisted men wearing blue dress uniform in full set at tomb of unknown soldier: until 1939 they used the piping visor version and starting from 1940 they changed their visor hat band. Same sergeant, same uniform but different visor after 3 years since 1937 to 1940 PS: I have attached another photo (not mine) of the same sergeant wearing the m1902 in 1936, just to shown that he start using the new 1936 pattern from the year of 1937 as described in AR of 1936. GS

IF we are not able to find an AR dated 1938 we can find answers in the original photos and their datation, as per AR of 1936 the visor with piping are datable between 1936 to 1937, than something changed, probably due to the new AR of 1938 that changed alot of things for the officers and the same happen for the EMs. As per many original photos i own I can ensure they returned to the large hat band with colors made of wool or with grossgrain material like in mid 30s. In particular, regarding this fabulous hat of Tod, I suspect is a "variation" made by a tailor that clearly respect the 1938 AR, if it's changed as we suspect.