Did Remington make a MILLED stacking swivel (pre-A3) that instead of the usual rounded ends to the cut section had simply square cut ends? I received one recently, on a Rem upper band. It is not a cut standard swivel as it is the narrow width. It is full parkerised. See pic - its the exact item I received. The wear would seems to indicate they've been married a long time (now divorced, as I put it on an SA 18 restoration). Arstar in Canada also used to sell a similar one (sold out) Did Rem at the end simply not round over? Or is this a bogus stacking swivel made from something else? (accidentally posted it on the general firearms forum)

Marv, thanks again for sharing your knowledge about these Eickhorn Colt bayonets! I wanted to ask about the bayonet you show as an Eickhorn post #7 of this thread. Why do you think this particular bayonet was made by Eickhorn? Also wondering does it have the link/bar securing the crossguard under the grips?   If I'm not mistaken, when you previously discussed this bayonet, you came to the conclusion that it was probably made by GenCut based on the US M7 stamp. The starburst peening also looks more American to me with the peened area left proud. From what I've seen, Eickhorn Colt M7 pommels look ground down or welded in comparison.   Here is your most recent discussion about the Colt 90 M7 that I had saved:  

Very interesting Marv, I was unaware that the chevron stamp was started on the Colt Milpar blades. It's interesting you bring that one up since I was blessed enough to get a Colt Milpar 90 for my collection recently after looking for years and never seeing one for sale. Been meaning to post about it in your old thread discussing those but haven't gotten around to it yet. Your example is definitely nicer than mine!   Yes, you're probably right about finding a 68-69 Milpar M7 with the chevron. I was thinking there may be some out there assembled with an older chevron marked pommel but probably a long shot.   Very surprised to learn about the potential of the curved runout Milpar M7 being used in the Vietnam conflict. The reason is previous to this thread, I thought the general consensus was that curved runout Milpars were either commercial pieces or assembled from Milpar parts by other M7 manufacturers because gov specifications didn't allow the curved runout until after the Vietnam War.

I have the medal group of Captain James H. Johnston USMC and am on the hunt for the two missing medals from his time with the Army during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection.  The medals in question are:   Spanish War Service Medal number: 13703 Philippine Campaign Medal - US Army Medal No: 7973

Snagged this one on a BIN. As an ex-rotor head (even though it's Navy), I just went a head and pulled the trigger.   Sea Wolf 40 , Harvey Caughey.   Any info on this pilot would be appreciated.   

Hello all! Hey Gear Fanatic, unfortunately this base is not scratchbuilt. It's an old Verlinden base for a Vietnam era SP howitzer. I am tweaking it to conform to my towed 105mm howitzer. I have put the branch and unit marking decals on the gun. I'm considering scratch building the ammo crates to conform with the era. Here are a couple of WIP pics.   Semper Fi.   Manny  

I will not be going but would appreciate if anyone would be willing to keep an eye out for 5-6 better Armored Woolies, Airborne Ovals, and Jump Wings I need to round out my collections.   If you're willing please send me a PM for specifics and thank you in advance!

Love it!!

I know a marine that was overseas in 03-04 in Iraq who I know was issued or acquired one and he went overseas with it an barely used it. But it was still brought. It was this same type marked “training” just an interesting note. To show these were technically used, but maybe not in the sense you expected.

Seeking Bronze Star with V to  James E Holden KIA Nov 17 1965 LZ Albany