I’ve been looking for an EDMF Iraqi Bellringer/Desert Storm for years; I always considered this version to be the pinnacle one to collect out of all of Dale Sandberg’s knives; found it last year lingering on eBay. I even have the background history and the name of the original Air Force vet owner, thanks to Frank Trzaska! The photos make it look rougher than it actually looks; other than the paint flaking off, it’s actually in excellent condition! 

Yes, but the Veterans Administration said I was too far gone and a hopeless case.  I'm just a realist, I don't play in fantasy land, that's for children and mental challenged individuals.  Sometimes I may sound a little crass, but like I said I'm a realist.  I served 30 years in the military and have seen the best our country has to offer, and the very worst. Harsh? So, someone comes on a military board and starts pontificating about the moral dilemma of collecting a certain trinket and I'm supposed to agree or be cozy with him?  Nope, I know these people, I was raised by them, the original poster strikes me a one, they are what we call "Do-gooders". They like to seek out needy people or stupid causes and insert themselves into the situation to try and make themselves feel important.  They usually lean left and although they like to try and help other people, their own houses are usually a disaster.  I know this from experience and as soon as the original poster made an explanation for his ridiculous typing in caps, I knew exactly who he was. 

Remember to always buy quality over quantity, that patch is rough and not worth more than $1 or 2 

If it were mine, I'd start it at auctions for $100.

I have been collecting and selling military for over 40 years and have never found one. I know the missing nametag hurts it a little but that could be easily replaced, and that is exactly what someone will do when they buy this, either for their collection or for resale. If that was mine, I would list it starting at $800. I think the value is around $900-$1500.  That's a rare bird and it has the right patches. 

I'd say $100-$200, there is no canopy so unless you have someone that is an ex para-rigger or a sky diver, how are you gonna display this? 

Hello,   Optima batteries are great batteries.  I had one in my 1942 Hudson, but am now using an Interstate 6 volt.   Your idea looks really good.  If it doesn't work out, there are cases to put Optima batteries in that mimic the appearance of the old 6 volt batteries.  I had one when I was running an Optima, but no longer have it.  I believe it was made from hard rubber, and looked fairly realistic (certainly more so than the Optima).   I rally enjoy reading the posts about your Jeep (as well as all of the posts in this long-running thread).   Take care, and have a good weekend,   Steve Bryson

I just did a quick search of worthpoint and they have several that ended between $10-$20.00 a few went into the 60s-80s and one even sold for $120. but the vast majority sold for less than $20. 

I had no idea I was building an anti-tank rifle! I saw this article in a January 1945 issue of Stars and Stripes I bought at an estate sale for $1 yesterday. 

Ive been selling on ebay for the past 30 years, I can assure you that even completed auction prices are not accurate in any way. Notice the price spread? $60-$120, hardly an accurate place to get a value. Could be overly zealous bidders, they just are not that interesting. Post WWII, even the military didn't want them, hence the sealed crate. I'd be happy to get $20. a can