Thorin:   Neat knife.  I think you have an Ideal model in the 7 inch length.   The subjects of how to date Marbles knives and how to determine if they are USGI are fraught ones which, as far as I know, have not been definitively nailed down.  The two guys whose opinions on the subject I respect would be Frank Trzaska and Dustin, both of whom are members here.  Perhaps they will weigh in here.   In the meantime you might want to take a look at an earlier thread on this subject which might shed a little bit of light on the subject for you.   Regards, Charlie

Charlie from you that means a lot. Thanks for the expertise on so many topics and “off prime” military firearms! Like so many others, I have learned a ton from your comments and posts dating back for a long time in different venues. Thank you also for keeping your passion for the hobby and willingness to answer sometimes repetitive questions with your own knowledge, observations,  and research. 

Hello Lyle:   You sure have been making some nice martial S&W finds lately and this is also a good one.  Congrats!   Regards, Charlie

A very nice rifle, Arisaka, and I agree that it is a Marine Corps example.  These are tough to find in good, unmodified shape so you made a nice pick up there.   Have fun with it.   Regards, Charlie

Hi Ken, I saw this photo posted recently of a Jeep being offloaded mid June 1944 in Normandy. 1. Brave driver! 2. where did the cables/ rope affix to at the rear of the Jeep? Cheers  

This info is attached to LTC John Brubaker's posting.    

ESTATESALES.NET , hardly anyone advertises in local papers anymore. Besides looking at that site, Thursday, Friday, Saturday I fill up the car with gas, my bill fold with cash and drive looking for signs. Some of my best find were just random. Being at the right place at the right time with the dough! You have to keep looking, keep searching. I get much more enjoyment out of stumbling upon something than a BIN on ebay and usually a much better deal. 

USAF / 38th Air Police Squadron. Laon-Couvron AB, France 1953-1958. Japanese-made "Clean Cut".

Photos and information from a presentation ceremony.

USAF / 8th Armament & Electronics Maintenance Squadron. F-100 "Super Sabre"-era 1956-1963. Unbranded Japanese-made flat.