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    • Mustanglvr
      I'd like to sell this item. Where do I find the option to list it for sale on this site?
    • Salvage Sailor
      Submarines USS BASHAW (SS/SSK/AGSS-241) She was designated as a SSK "Hunter Killer" from 1953 to 1959     USS DENTUDA (SS-335) Balao class in service 1944 to 1946 Assigned as USNR Training submarine for 12th Naval District until 1967     Starboard side view of the Carbonero (SS-337), cruising off the coast of Hawaii, 1963   USS CARBONERO (SS-337) Balao class in service 1945 to 1970 Aviator Plane Guard, Vietnam, WESTPAC 1965     OPFOR - The Red Goatfish - Opposing Force Chivo's 3rd Version Patch EX SCIENTIA VIS E PROFUNDO FUMEN translates as "Out of Knowledge, Power; Out of the Depths, Lightening"   After WWII she was assigned to SUBRON 4 and 12 at the Fleet Sonar School, Key West where she served in a specialized status in her role as an "opposition force" (i.e. Soviet) submarine during ASW training exercises with the Atlantic Fleet destroyers & destroyer escorts.     ...and if you are not familiar with the USS CHOPPER (SS-342) it's worth looking up.  She tore herself apart in an uncontrolled vertical plunge and wild broaching that all but destroyed her and placed her out of commission.     Inside The Absolutely Wild Ride Of The USS Chopper   Official Naval Inquiry Report  A Summary of Findings Which Caused the Deep Dive of the USS CHOPPER (SS 342) 7 October, 1969   President JFK and Chopper (SS-342) meet, 26 November 1962    
    • Ricobe
      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!
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      USS HADDO (SSN-604) Westpac 1979    
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    • wolfgangster
      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
    • Jack Flash
      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!
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    • Bob B
      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.
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