All items on this page are in very short supply.  Most are one of a kind item.  Some items are applicable to more than one system.

Each blue text is a Hyperlink to a photo or another web page.  Even if you decide not to purchase anything, I hope you have an enjoyable time viewing the photos. Hopefully you find this one of the more educational and enjoyable pages on the inter-net.

M1 or M14 Rifle Items

M49 Spotting Scope, (also known as Observation Telescope) Carrying Case.  This case is the 1960's vintage molded plastic version of the WWII M27 Case.  The plastic case was designated as the M164.  It has some rust on the two lock buckles and has a split on one of the two bottom strap retainers, but the gaskets are perfect. It also has some stains where the strap was stored on the case body.  PHOTO  SOLD

M10 Cleaning Rod, Springfield Armory manufactured, packed in 1959. The older production of M10 cleaning rods is known as the best quality. After 1962 each component (section, handle, and tip) was contracted individually, resulting in sections that do not line up, loose threads and a variety of other inconveniences. This rod is packed in the black asphaltic tube, a signature of late 1950's Springfield Armory production. The rod shown is not for sale. It resides in my collection. The one for sale is not marked as well.  PHOTO  $65.00 plus shipping.

Brookfield Precision Tool Spring Guide, M14 NM. Original BPT production from 1996, it is hard to believe this item is still in its original wrap from 9 years ago. There are other quality spring guides on the market, but there was only one Brookfield.  This guide was part of the contract specification for the XM25 Sniper Rifle. Without it, you can not build a proper M25 clone. $85.00  plus $10.00 shipping and insurance, Hi. and Ak. more. PHOTO

US GI Brass Wood Repair Screws for stocks and hand guards. Here are the actual repair screws used at the depots to repair all small arms wood, not just M1 and M14.  Many collectors refer to them as "brass pins" because that is the appearance they have after having been inserted and filed down.  PHOTO  Screws are brand new, removed from original pack. PHOTO You can read all about it in this PS Magazine article from 1961. I have approximately 45 of them available. Screw is approximately 3 3/8 inches long and .993 diameter. You can now give that cracked piece of ordnance history a credible look. $6.00 each, they can be added to any item on the site to make the $20.00 minimum in merchandise .

M1 Style Experimental Aluminum Butt Plate. Available are a very limited quantity of experimental aluminum butt plates. There is a lot of speculation as to exactly which rifle this was produced for, but so far, no documentation has been available confirming its history. The butt plate was produced in a light weight aluminum alloy. PHOTO  This light weight butt plate, which is approximately 1/2 the weight of the standard steel version, uses the improved butt trap lock, which was used on the hinged M14 butt plate circa 1961. PHOTO  A nice piece of Springfield Armory Ordnance Development History for the serious collector.  $275.00 plus shipping.

M1 Rifle Barrel H&R, 6-65, Ordnance Part Number 11010457, Caliber 7.62mm NATO. MINT condition; it still contains the plastic end caps. It has never been installed on a receiver. PHOTO  Here are the markings: PHOTO Not to be mistaken for a standard SA barrel; this barrel has the same markings Harrington and Richardson used on Navy conversion. This a very rare barrel.  CALL for availability and price.

1911 1911A1 Series

Model 1912 Squad Box Cleaning Kit Brass Oiler.  This oiler was part of the cleaning kit issued to each squad for the 1911 .45 Automatic Pistol.  It was in use during and after WWI. It has a brass body and spout, no paint.   $65.00 plus shipping  PHOTO

M1912 Can, Manufactured in WWII by Stern Can Company, of Boston, Mass. Steel can for use in the M1912 Squad Cleaning Kit. New in original wrap. Note, most of the labels are stained from the preservative applied over 62 years ago and are not readable.  Can is in MINT condition.  PHOTO  $20.00 each
 

1903 03A3 Series

Case, Carrying, Grenade Launcher, Viven et Bessières, also known as the VB Launcher. The launcher was used by American troops during WWI. As it was adopted for use by American troops, Rock Island tooled up to produced the cases after the war ended. Case is New Old Stock, dated 1920. PHOTO  $75.00

1903 and 1903A3 Headspace Test Bolt.  This is the scarcer variation.  Partially finished bolts were removed from the production line and manufactured into a Field Service tool.  $90.00  PHOTO

Set of two Lateral Screws for the 1903A4 Sniper Rifle's Redfield Base. Ordnance Part Number A153176, these screws are US GI production from WWII. Still available today in commercial blue, a dead giveaway of an incorrect restoration.  PHOTO  Screws are new in grease, just 7 sets are available PHOTO  $45.00 set.

M16 Items

Since the first days of business I was selling original US GI and early Colt manufactured M16 parts, both military and commercial. As the mid 1990's approached, most of the older high quality parts and accessories dried up. As more and more of the market became saturated with everybody's reproduction items, I pulled out of the M16 business.  With good quality early Colt material gone forever, I sold off everything.  As I clean up the shop, I still find an occasional goodie or two.  Below are the few remaining items.

M16A1 Flash Hider Lock Washer. There was a directive about a rejected contract from 1983. PHOTO Improper hardness and gap size allowed the washers to lose their strength and that resulted in a loose flash hider.  As early Colt production was transferred to the lowest bidders, problems started to grow with contracted spare parts. Available here are original Colt production with Colt's five digit catalog number on the pack, 62126. PHOTO  Pack of ten $25.00

M16A1 Taper Pins, used for securing the front sight base.  These early pins are copied by everybody today.  This original contract insures highest quality  PHOTO
Pack of ten $25.00

M16 Grenade Launching Retaining Spring, fits on barrel directly behind the Flash Hider. Manufactured during the 1960's, this retains the rifle grenade until launched. $ 25.00 Each  PHOTO

Colt M16 Blank Firing Magazine from the 1960's. Magazine is red for visual safety and has a block to prevent loading of service ammunition. The blocks allows only blanks. Marked UI for Universal Industries, one of Colt's earliest sub contractors. This is a very scarce magazine, one that you usually see only in books. Have one only, email for price and availability. PHOTO

Colt M16A1 Pistol Grip, US GI, New in Wrap. The last replacement grip contract before the adoption of the M16A2 was in 1984-89. After the adoption of the M16A2, the demand for the older grips on the civilian market increased because not everybody was comfortable with the new design.  I have available a few grips, new in wrap, from those old days. PHOTO  Each grip in new, never used.  Each grip has the C mark inside, which was the late marking used by Colt.  If you are restoring a late Colt SP-1, this is for you.  PHOTO   These are the last remaining new grips on the market.  $20.00 each. Just a few left. Limit one per order.

I also have a large pile of well used, beat up grips. These are not pleasant to look at as the fibers may be breaking down and the checkering is well worn. Black spray paint may hide some of the defects. Ideal for somebody building an early gun in which appearance is not an issue.  $5.00 each.

M16 Maximum Headspace Gage, Ordnance Part Number 7799734, NSN 4933-00-070-7814. Disassembly of bolt not needed, gage is cut for extractor and ejector clearance. Each gage is new, in US GI pack.  $35.00 PHOTO

M16 Muzzle Erosion Gage, Ordnance Part Number 8448677, NSN 6220-00-155-4925. Originally designed for steel bores with flash hider attached or off. May be used on Chromed Bores by grinding an index mark from a known new barrel. The gage will then serve to compare future barrels to the index location. Each gage is new in US GI pack.
$15.00 each

M16 Deflector, Spent Case, Ordnance Part Number 9378328, NSN 1005-01-171-4778. Made for the .22 cal. GI sub caliber devices. $15.00 each

M16 Blank Firing Attachment, Ordnance Part Number 12002800, NSN 1005-00-118-6192.  Nomenclature is Attachment, Blank Firing, M14A1. Each is new unused, just a few available.  $15.00 each.

M16A1 Gage, Indicating, Firing Pin Protrusion, Ordnance Part Number 8434665A, FSN 5220-233-8988.  Produced in 1973, this set was designed to use on assembled bolts and carriers, to check firing pin protrusion. This was a depot level rebuild item, and was not available to support units. Very few were made.

Item contains the following: 

	Base Unit with markings and Dial Indicator Set PHOTO
	Dial Indicator PHOTO

More images and price to be posted shortly.

Final Engineering and Design Report for Knife Cutter-Bayonet for Land Warfare Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Grounds.  PHOTO  This publication's date is May 10, 1974 and it covers 7 different designs of experimental wire cutter bayonets produced on government contract by Benhof, Inc.  The report was drawn up for Aberdeen Proving Grounds, but most were not distributed. The bayonets were produced only in prototype quantities and the report was released on a surplus sale circa 1985/86.  I was high bidder at Aberdeen and got about 300 copies of this report and other paperwork. Over the years I sold several to serious collectors and about 6/7 years ago one of them reprinted it for resale.  These are original copies from Aberdeen and contain much better photos than the recent reprints. Since they are 35 years old the staples may be rusted, but the pages, text, and photos are perfect. The report goes into the different designs, scabbard alterations, and even portable blade sharpeners.  Here are two samples of a wide variety of interesting pictures.  PHOTO1   PHOTO2 A great piece of history for M16A1 enthusiasts and/or bayonet/knife collectors.  $8.00 ea (Not for sale:  I also have a small amount of paperwork dealing with the contract and here is some trivia. The contract cost $36,000.00 to design and make the items covered. That was a lot of money in 1974)

Sniper Item

Marine Corps Sniper, MC-1, Kollmorgan Rings.  Complete set, T4 marking on each.  Call for price and availability.  PHOTO

M164 Telescope Carry Case, fits the M49 Spotting Scope. Vietnam era, this case has the original fabric strap, both locks work, and other than some rust on the buckle and a few digs into the thick, heavy plastic, is overall highly serviceable.  PHOTO  $45.00

Bayonet Scabbards and Related Items

Digging through a building I have found several M8A1 Scabbards. These are original scabbards that were standard issue from WWII through the mid 1950's. None have the protective metal tip which was added circa 1956-59. This batch was released at Pueblo Army Depot circa 1967. They were released after receiving a large quantity of the later version with protective metal tips. If you have an M4, M5, or M5A1, M6 or M7 Bayonet that needs an original scabbard, these are available. None of these have the plastic injection molded body used on the fakes. All US GI M8A1's have fiberglass bodies.      PHOTO OF TWO DIFFERENT FAKES

 The scabbards are available in three varieties:

Original Finish, marked either M8 or M8A1, our choice. These may have some dust and dirt from storage. Just a few are available. Ideal for a like new M4 Carbine Bayonet missing a scabbard. Photo ORIGINAL FINISH  $50.00 each.

Repainted, marked either M8 or M8A1, our choice. These may have some dust and dirt from storage. Just before the Vietnam build up, many units spray painted their scabbards to prevent rust from building up on the metallic hanger. It was a lot easier to paint the entire body than just the hanger.  Photo REPAINTED. This is ideal for a non collector. Some of the paint may be worn, uneven, or faded. $22.00 each. For better quality, see below.

Repainted, marked either M8 or M8A1, our choice. These may have some dust and dirt from storage. These are a better grade, which will be described as CHOICE. The paint looks a lot better and the scabbards have a much nicer overall appearance. Photo CHOICE  $30.00 each.

WWII Manufactured Bayonet Grips Screws, Ordnance Part Number A152731. Most advanced bayonet collectors have a wide variety of makers and markings, but almost all are lacking the spare parts which were part of each contract. Here is a very limited chance for the advanced collector to fill part of that vacancy. Each package contains 12 grips screws for the M1 and M1905 bayonet. These are original WWII production from American Fork and Hoe. PHOTO  There are currently reproductions selling on the market for $5.00 per screw. I will sell these originals, sealed in the WWII package for the same price per screw, or $60.00 per sealed pack.  A bargain to say the least. I have about 8 packs left.

M7 Scabbards

Original scabbards issued with M1 and M1905E1 10 inch Bayonets. These scabbards are much harder to find than the bayonets they fit. The reason is simple. Scabbard bodies were fiberglass, bayonets were steel. Today you can find imported reproductions and Danish production. Trying to find original US GI is very difficult. For those that have an appreciation for our servicemen and their equipment, which protected the United States and its allies for decades, here is an opportunity to purchase original M7 Scabbards. For those want imported cheap foreign made material.....Click Here.

Used M7 Scabbards, all are complete with M1910 Hook. Some may have Rack Numbers on front and/or rear. Rack Numbers may be painted on, or stick on labels, or both. Please state second choice. Due to the current business demand,  I will not be able to update this page as these sell.

Order by number and price, shipping not included.

PHOTO SAMPLE OF CRIMPED HANGER

Number 1....... $45.00	Repainted  Body, Some Paint on Metal Hanger	PHOTO
Number 2....... SOLD	Repainted  Body, Some Paint on Metal Hanger	PHOTO
Number 3........SOLD	Repainted Body, Some Paint on Metal Hanger	PHOTO
Number 4........$45.00	Repainted Body, Some Paint on Metal Hanger, Dent in side of body	PHOTO
Number 5........$50.00	Repainted Body, Original finish on metal hanger	PHOTO
Number 6........$45.00	Repainted Body, Some Paint on Metal Hanger, Slight dent in Hanger	PHOTO
Number 7 .......SOLD	Original Finish on Body and Hanger. Hanger slightly bright from wear. Crimped Hanger	PHOTO
Number 8 .......SOLD	Original Finish on Body. Parkerized Hanger. Overall Exc. Condition	PHOTO
Number 9 ......$55.00	Original Finish on Body and Hanger. Hanger slightly bright from wear. Crimped Hanger	PHOTO
Number 10.... $45.00	Repainted Body and Hanger. Crimped Hanger	PHOTO

Ammunition Items

These items must be shipped UPS. They cannot be shipped via the US Postal Service.  They cannot be shipped Air Freight. They must be shipped UPS ground service.

30/40 Krag  Original Box of 20 each US GI Krag Blanks, produced by Remington Arms.  Each box is in excellent condition, most likely WWII production.  PHOTO  $20.00 plus UPS shipping.

4.92mm Caseless Cartridges. This SMG ammunition was tested by the US military in the late 1980's .  There is no brass case; the solidified propellant determines the shape. Cartridge Markings vary in this lot.  PHOTO  Once fired, there is nothing to extract. I have a few left from the original lot. Here is a picture looking down at the projectiles, when I had a large quantity.  PHOTO  Original markings on box. PHOTO  $25.00 each plus $10.00 UPS. 

Miscellaneous Items

US GI Helmet (Steel Pot only),  PHOTO for Airborne use only. (Jump Helmet) In the mid to late 1980's I received a large government bid of steel pots, lacking the attaching straps. The pots were all nested together, so there are internal and external scratches, but they are brand new, never issued.  The batch consisted of a small quantity of Airborne Steel Pots, with airborne straps, which were never assembled. The Airborne Steel Pots have the proper straps with snap fasteners for securing the steel pots to the inside of the airborne helmet liners. This method prevents the prop blast during a parachute jump from separating the liner and steel pot, which locks the helmet onto the head . The straps also have the quick release parts needed for combat use. PHOTO These were in the process of being assembled, but once the army adopted the current Kevlar series of helmets, these were released as surplus. Check the internet and you will find people reproducing everything involved in vintage US helmets. These are original production, not fakes.  I have a few original Airborne liners for sale, but they will only be sold with the steel pots. The liners have use and are not brand new.  Steel Pot with Airborne Fittings $45.00 plus $10.00-12.00 shipping, depending upon location.  Airborne Liners...inquire, sold only with steel pots. 

US GI Republic of Vietnam Indigenous Forces Pouch. Produced in several different designs, this one has carrying capability for 1 fragmentation grenade and several AK or SMG magazines. The pouch in unmarked with US markings, but some of the fasteners may have commercial trade marks. Issued circa 1963/64 to Special Forces and Montenyard troops.  $25.00 each  PHOTO

Vietnam Era US Special Forces 50 Cap Portable Hand Held Blasting Machine, M34, Federal Stock Number 1375-567-0223.  This is a great collectible from the Vietnam Era. This water proof machine could detonate 50 caps at ¼ mile. Issue to the Special Forces, these are not easily found.  The generator arm locks in place when not in use. This machine stores the energy until the maximum is reached, then the energy is released.  This prevents partial detonations. This one was released at Rock Island Arsenal about 7 years ago. Bottom mark (not visible) indicates it was rated at 200 volts. $225.00. Shipping and insurance $10.00, Ak. or Hi. more. PHOTO  

Demolition Tape, US Army Engineer Branch.  Dual spool tape was used to calculate the amount of explosives needed for each type of charge. This item was in high use during the war in Vietnam.  PHOTO  $25.00 each

Wire Cutter, original designation is Cutter, Wire Rope, Hand Operated, US Army Engineer Branch. NSN 5110005958229.  Original 5000 Volt Military Contract from the 1980's. PHOTO  Included is a 1980's vintage carrier produced by Bolen Leather. PHOTO Cutter was highly improved over the Korean War vintage, with better insulation on the grips. PHOTO  Item is brand new, in original wrap from contractor. PHOTO  $60.00

Blasting Cap Crimping Pliers, early production, black finish. Used for crimping non electric blasting caps to detonating cord. One side is pointed, for creating a cavity in composition C4. The other end has a general purpose screwdriver. Marked KAL USA. PHOTO  SOLD OUT

Blasting Cap Crimping Pliers, Vietnam Era Production, cadmium plated. Produced in Japan for American forces in South East Asia.  Marked KAL, Japan.  Slightly different configuration than above tool, but retains the same features.  Has slight corrosion from storage.  PHOTO $10.00 each

1941 Johnson Rifle Hammer Block Pin. These pins have never been on the market in quantity due to their failure rate. The pin's spring steel lock is pulled upward during removal. Eventually the spring fails and breaks from the body. PHOTO  Johnson caught on to the problem and produced a later pin with a lifter head to prevent the breakage. PHOTO  Both types are new, original Johnson Automatics production, and have their original finish, which is blackish blue.  $50.00 either one. Have just a few of each.

Holster, Pistol, M9, Left Handed, Part Number 99A-lH-P, NSN Number 1095-01-212-0200.  Original US GI left handed leather hip holster for carrying the M9 Pistol. Holster is a dull black finish and was contracted by Cathey Enterprises, a well known government contractor of high quality items. Holster is re-enforced with an internal steel liner to prevent distortion of the leather.  Overall condition is approximately 95%, or almost new. If you are that 11% of the population that is left handed and own an M9, this holster is for you.   PHOTO  $25.00 plus shipping.  (Original government cost was close to $90.00).

Mills Enlisted Man's Belt Hanger Model 1910

Produced by the Mills Belt Company, Worcester, Mass., which was once known as the Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Company. The Mills catalog lists it as the No. 621 Mills Woven Slide. The slide was issued with the Army Garrison Belt. It was woven fabric with eyelets at the bottom for attaching items with the M1910 Wire Hook. The most common application was using it to secure the M1905 Bayonet. This hanger is darker than Khaki, but lighter than WWII OD.  Due to florescent lighting, these images appear darker than they actually are.

There were two types of hangers. Type I was a solid back. Type II eliminated the solid webbing on the back and used two strips of fabric.

Some hangers had the Mills Trademark.  Here is a sample of the trademark from a Mint hanger which remains in my reference collection.  SAMPLE   Very few hangers exist today like this one, so please do not go by this sample.

As trying to describe markings can be very subjective, I have decided to use pictures. If in doubt, please look at the associated image.

All hangers are subject to prior sale.

Click on the underlined Unit Markings for a view of each hanger.

Type II Hangers	Trademark	Unit Markings	Price
Number 1	Not Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 2	Not Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 3	Visible	Yes	SOLD
Number 4	Not Visible	Yes	$35.00
Number 5	Slightly Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 6	Slightly Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 7	Not Visible	Yes	$35.00
Number 8	Slightly Visible	Yes	$35.00
Number 9	Not Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 10	Slightly Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 11	Slightly Visible	Yes	$40.00
Number 12	Slightly Visible	Yes	$50.00
Number 13	Not Visible	Not Readable	$35.00
Number 14	Slightly Visible	Not Readable	$35.00
Number 15	Very Visible	No	SOLD

 

Type I Hangers	Trademark	Unit Markings	Price

Civil War Times 

Available is one set of Civil War Times, Vols 1 through 8, from the very first issue of April of 1962 to February of 1970. Set is in exceptionally good condition. This publication started printing in April and ended in February.  There never were any issues printed in the months of March or September, resulting in 10 vols. each year.

Many individuals are trying to complete sets, only to be constantly disappointed in the unavailability of the older issues. All 80 issues are available at $200.00  ($2.50 per issue), plus shipping. Packed weight is approximately 30 lbs and will be shipped UPS, insured.  THESE ARE NOT REPRINTS.

Vol I  April 62 thru Feb 63	Issues 1 through 10
Vol II April 63 thru Feb 64	Issues 1 through 10
Vol III  April 64 thru Feb 65	Issues 1 through 10
Vol IV  April 65 thru Feb 66	Issues 1 through 10
Vol V  April 66 thru Feb 67	Issues 1 through 10
Vol VI  April 67 thru Feb 68	Issues 1 through 10
Vol VII April 68 thru Feb 69	Issues 1 through 10
Vol VIII April 69 thru Feb 70	Issues 1 through 10

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Every item sold is guaranteed to function as originally designed.  Items purchased which do not function as originally designed, will be replaced at no charge to the customer.  Items purchased for uses different than they were originally designed, will void the guarantee, and those sales are final.  Returned items must be in the same condition as when shipped and any alteration will void our guarantee. Call or email if in doubt, we are here to help. Items purchased and then returned due to customer error will result in a restocking charge of 25%.  In the event that item brings the total purchase below our minimum order, a $5.00 charge will be applied to the credit due.  Items returned for replacement due to customer error may result in addition shipping charges. Sorry but I cannot sell parts based upon color requests.  Nobody on the internet can match their parts with your rifle, which is hundreds of miles away.  Ask and it will be recommended you attend a gun show with those items you want to match and compare them with what is available for sale. All items for return must be tendered to the returning carrier within one week of receipt by customer.  We recommend high value items be returned via UPS to our return address on the shipping label.

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