This has been a very interesting thread to read.   Had no idea dummy TSMGs (original parts kits with dummy receivers) had become so valuable.   I have four of these.   Two 1928A1s, one with a steel receiver (Phil Ord, I think) with no engraving. The other '28A1 has an aluminum receiver with complete engravings. Both have original Lyman adjustable rear sights.   The other two are an M1A1 (engraved aluminum receiver) that I got 25 years ago from IMA for $450.00 and a M1 (engraved aluminum receiver) The latter receiver was actually engraved as an M1A1 but I filled in the "A1" and added the simple "L" rear sight to create an M1-looking receiver.   I think the Phil Ord 1928A1, 25 years ago, cost me $1k. Don't recall off hand what the 2nd '28 or the M1 cost. The M1 was a bunch of parts I'd had until I found a barrel, a dummy receiver and decided to turn it into an M1.   About a year ago I bought a dummy Reising M50 (original parts, dummy receiver) and that was $1.5k but it's a fairly uncommon SMG with a niche market so I didn't balk.   Guess I need to update my collection values!

hi Leigh,  When we moved to Maine in 2018, I was a astonished to find they had a town named after me!!!

Out of LIKES so 👍 ! This brings back fond memories of ancient history. My neighbor buddy when I was a kid had an uncle who actually owned a dump. We used to go there with our BB guns and shoot stuff up. Great fun. I was just a kid so it was a looooog time ago. I don’t remember seeing anything military or I would have grabbed it.  mikie

I thought I put that in my first post. See above in post #1.

I absolutely love this display! So many GI reenactors, including me, are drooling right now. What event was that setup at?

Seeing it I would say probably $200-300.  Is it dated? Is the scabbard marked?

Hello,   Can you please check for Pvt. Adolph L Young, WWI, 9th Infantry regiment 

Does anyone know the time frame that Westinghouse began using the wire type buckles on their M1C liners rather than the cast steel/green painted buckles?   I am curious if this was a really late war change, or if these were made post war in the intervening years between WWII and the Korean War.   Thanks.

Excellent, SonofNamVet. Sure, please post photos when you receive it!

I have a Model 1852 Naval Officer's Sword and the supplier's name is "S.N. Meyer, Washington, D.C".  I have seen many of these swords "for sale" on eBay, etc. but they indicate "N.S. Meyer, New York".  My investigation indicates that S. N. (1843 - 1910) was the father of N. S. (1870 - 1935).   "S.N. Meyer, Washington, D.C." probably was started in the late 1860's.  Most of these swords are incorrectly described as "Civil War" swords;  N. S. didn't start his business until 1906;  S. N. didn't emigrate from Germany until 1867.  Regardless, has anyone done research on swords marked "S.N. Meyer, Washington, D.C."..?  Since these are somewhat rare on the online sites...I am wondering if there has been a market value established.  I am in my 80's and ready to sell...!