Hey all, I bought this really nice set by Nash-Kalvinator at a very good price (with a good legible range marking on the left lens). The most intriguing thing at first was the seriously high serial number (as you can see in the photos), but to my surprise it also came with the name of the owner. Sadly the names are a bit faded (the ranking is clear, S/SGT.), but from what I could read it could be someone named Lloyd/Floyd W. + last name. There´s also a Baker-3 which I haven´t been able to figure out. I initially just wanted to share because of the high SN, but if anyone has any other ideas as to who the owner might be, please feel free to share. Either way, a pretty nice piece to have in the collection, especially considering the condition. Thank you in advance!

USS HADDO (SSN-604) Westpac 1979    

i am having issues trying to start topic in the proper category. i can only open topic in this and FORUM HELP. i am trying to ID a patch.....but does not allow me to start in proper ID PATCH section patch is attached. any assistance would be appreciated

I do have original grips, but since the front sight was changed for shooting, the new grips work better than the original ones.  Also, the rear sight is Great. Not trying to make it a collector gun, just a good shooter for somebody!

Not sure I'd call Albert's book contemporary as it's 50 years old now, but he identifies this General Service button as a GI94A type. Tice's book is more recent (1997) and much more comprehensive, identifying by button type and known backmarks. In his book it is GEN215A26.

This is general Munson from the x-men movie. I finally found him.