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We've scavanged and scrounged for the latest and greatest bits of collectable crap! Here's where you can see the
newest items and those that deserve a higher place of honor. And by honor, we mean that they just fit better here than
on another page.
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M-1 Carbine Trigger Housing, Stripped, Inland Mfg.
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What you see is what you get!! It's an Inland-marked
trigger housing for the M-1 Carbine. I don't know which variation it is or if it's a Type A or Type B. It has the
Inland mark on it, it's made of metal, and that's about all there is to say for it. While we like to think of ourselves
as educated persons regarding the M-1 Carbine, we're not going to split hairs here. But, if you just HAVE to know, we
can find out but don't be in a hurry for the answer -- there were THOUSANDS of these made!!! However, if you're looking
for a solid housing to help repair your M-1 Carbine, then look no further!
And, by the way, be sure to know your
local laws regarding if you can have this item shipped to you or not. You're all adults out there (or should be monitored
by a responsible adult, at least) and it's on you to know what you can and can't do. So there....that's our legal
disclaimer. (More info can be found on "Our Policies" page).
M-1 Carbine Stock Group, Inland Manufacture
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As we like to say, "It is what it is and it isn't
what it isn't." What this IS is a M-1 Carbine Stock Group from the Inland Division G.M.C. You get the stock and handguard
(rubber band shown on handguard at no extra charge). There is no buttplate attached, so you'll definitely want to get
yourself one of those.
If you're looking for a good quality stock to help fix-up your old M-1 Carbine, here's
one at a nice price!
M-1 Carbine Butt Plates, Various Manufacture
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Once again, what you see is what you get. We've
only got a few of these and some we know the manufacturer of (by the pattern) and most we don't. If you just HAVE
to have a certain manufacturer's plate -- email first to see if we still have any!!! And don't expect to get a handful
of each -- just imagine what's showing in the picture is all we have left and that's if someone else didn't get
to one or more of them first!!
And, yes, these are originals so there will be dirt, rust, etc. still on them. If
you can't stand the thought of having something without any usage being shipped to you, you've come to the wrong place.
M-1 Carbine Front Band, Inland Manufacture, Set of
2, Still Wrapped
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It's not often we find items still in their original
wrapping! But, for those of you who collect Carbine parts or who want to modify your own, here's the genuine item fresh
in it's own packaging!!
You get two (2) Band, Front Assembly parts from the Inland Mfg. Division G.M.C. for
either the M-1 or M-2 Carbine. Since we don't know that many who have an M-2 (or will admit to having one even though
they're awesome!), we're marketing these for the M-1. Now, if you've got an M-2, you're also MORE than welcome
to purchase these as well!
A great item if you're just a parts collector and even better if you're a fixer-upper-type!!
Don't let these get by!!
WWII 35th Infantry Division Video History
A long time ago (before DVDs, CDs, VHS, Beta, etc.) there was a method of showing films to soldiers. It was called
"16mm" and was shown on a "screen" from a "projector." If you have no idea what we're
talking about, ask your parents or grandparents. Ok, enough sarcasm. Years ago when one of us was a member of
the Missouri National Guard, he discovered an original copy of "The Big Wheel - A history of the 35th Infantry Division"
in one of the unit's armories. He was able to borrow it and have it transferred to VHS. The tape sat in
a box until recently and we put it on DVD and now offer it to the general public. It's part of the public domain,
so there are no copyright issues to worry about. This film is about 15 minutes long, in black-&-white,
and covers the history of the 35th Division from pre-WWI through WWII. The film is an official US Army production (#7723)
and has lots of film footage that we've never seen before. The film does have shots of GIs wearing the 35th patch
so you know it's not stock footage of any ol' GI wandering around Europe. When ordering, please let us know
if you want it in DVD or CD-ROM configuration. The price below DOES include shipping on this item.
WWII Gas Mask Manual TM 3-205
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We recently bought up a number of WWII US Army manuals and
this one brought a smile to my face due to my military training in Chemical Warfare.
This is a near-mint copy of
"The Gas Mask" TM 3-205 dated October 9, 1941 (before Pearl Harbor) that shows the care and operation of the then-current
Army protective mask issued to all soldiers. It covers respirators, canisters, shipping, storage, repairing, testing,
field use and spare parts. It is all described in loving detail (really boring detail!) in typical Army jargon that
I'm sure confused the hell out of the average GI. But it's a great piece to add to one's GI collection.
Just think, you can have a display of tossing both the gas mask and this manual by the side of the road as you march
towards the front!
Price: $15.00
WWII Meteorology Manual TM 3-240
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We recently bought up a number of WWII US Army manuals and this one gave us some laughs.
It's "Meteorology" TM 3-240 dated March 7, 1942. This is an interesting, but dull read on weather.
With this manual and some further study, you will be able to predict the weather about 50% of the time (just like those annoying
jokers on TV/Cable). The manual covers such interesting subjects as clouds, wind, humidity, and others.
On
the other hand, this manual is in near-perfect shape and would make an interesting addition to any GI or USAAF collection
or display.
Price: $10.00
WWII TM 9-1803B Ordinance Maintenance for 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck, 1944
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We were quite surprised to find this little beauty just sitting around with some old WWII-era books! This is an
8 April 1944-dated War Department technical manual for the Power Train, Body, and Frame for 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck (Willys-Overland
Model MB and Ford Model GPW). Sure could have used this when we owned our 1941 Jeep!
The manual is marked "For Ordnance Personnel Only" and has LOTS of nice pictures showing exactly how the power train
on a Jeep should be maintained. Someone even wrote "Front Axle - Page 83" on the top of the cover -- so if you're having
problems with yours, you'll know exactly where to find the information you need!
But maybe you're Jeep needs more work on the body and frame? Never fear -- there's a section on that here too!
The exploded photos help you figure out what that funny little bag of important-looking parts should be and where to put them
back. There's even a chapter on the Special Tools that were used for power train and body/frame maintenance.
As you can see in the photo, the cover is a little dirty on the front but all the pages are still tightly glued and except
for normal wear it's in excellent condition. At least you have the feeling that someone actually USED this manual!
It's a great item for any Jeep owner or collector!
Price: $50.00
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M-1 Carbine Rear Sight, Type A, Winchester
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I can't tell you how many times I've searched for
one of these to help make my Winchester M-1 Carbine "all original." Of course, we know there are no "all original"
Carbines out there because armorers didn't care about us collectors when they were stripping and repairing them for action
during WWII, Korea, or Vietnam. As a matter of fact, these little Type A Rear Sights were chucked-out when the new "windage-adjustable"
versions came along.
But right here for your collecting pleasure is a Winchester-marked (square "S")
"flip sight" or "peep sight" as many like to call them. The leaf sight, it's proper name, was in general
use throughout 1943 until mid-1944 and some were used intermittently during the changeover to the adjustable sight in the
fall of 1944. This one is the only one I have or can get my hands on at the moment. I know there's another just like it
somewhere outside of Potosi, Missouri where a bunch of us did a WWII-reenactment and my original Winchester-marked leaf sight
fell off. I knew there was no way I'd ever find it again.
Don't let this one get away!! It's the first
and could be the last one we have like it here at CCYDNE!!
M-1 Carbine Stock Group, Rock-Ola Manufacture
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As we like to say, "It is what it is and it isn't what it isn't." What this
IS is a M-1 Carbine Stock Group from the Rock-Ola Corporation. You get the stock and handguard (rubber band shown
on handguard at no extra charge). There is no buttplate attached, so you'll definitely want to get yourself one of those.
If you're looking for a good quality stock to help fix-up your old M-1 Carbine, here's one at a nice price!
Military Law - Domestic Disturbances FM 27-15
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We recently bought up a number of WWII US Army manuals and this one gave us some serious
thoughts on what the Army had trained for prior to WWII.
This is an original RESTRICTED
pre-WWII Field Manual FM27-15 "Military Law - Domestic Disturbances" dated February 6, 1941. We first thought it
was for MPs and domestic disturbances like a family fight in the married quarters. No, it wasn't. This manual
covers in it's 82 pages just how the military would deal with civilian rioters, strikers, prison riots, chemical
usage against civil disturbances, etc. I guess the army learned from the problems in the 1920-30s regarding the use of force
against our civilians and put it in writing so a military commander (regular or national guard) would have "regulations"
in order to deal with the problem.
This manual is in near-mint condition with some photos and drawings.
"Going Back to Civilian Life" booklet
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This is an odd little booklet that sheds light on just
what that "ruptured duck" patch one finds on old Ike jackets really means.
This 89 page booklet dated
August 1945 was supposed to given to every returning serviceman after the war ended so he would know what the government was
supposed to give him and what rights as a veteran he was supposed to have. See all the "supposes" that keep
showing up? In truth, many returning GIs never got what this booklet said. For a real good idea of what many returning
vets had after WWII, just watch the movie "Best Years of Our Lives" for a more correct view.
Either way,
this is an interesting booklet that would look good in any WWII collector's or reenactor's display.
WWII Soldier's Handbook
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We recently bought up a number of WWII US Army manuals and this one gave us a few chuckles.
I guess some things in the Army never really change and this manual is proof of that. This 250+ page manual entitled
"Soldier's Handbook" FM 21-100 dated 1941 covers everything a new soldier is supposed to know while he is in
his tour of duty (just like today). It covers things like how to salute, wear the uniform, packing your gear, manual
of arms for the pistol, rifle and auto rifle, guard duty, maps, etc.
The manual is in near-mint condition and would
be great for any WWII GI reenator or collector who wants to bring his impression as close to "the book" as possible!.
Unissued M-1943 Field Jacket Hoods
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Some days, you just never know what you're going to find. We recently stumbled across five (5) M-1943 Field Jacket hoods
that seem to have never been issued. If they had been issued, then whomever received them must have been VERY obsessive-compulsive
because there's not a spot, stain, rip, or wrinkle in these things!
These are the button-on hoods that while intended to keep your head dry must actually be worn UNDER your steel pot for
maximum effectiveness. Even the label inside the hoods show that. However, most of you know that soldiers would wear them
OVER their helmets which only made them look silly.
All are dated either 1944 or 1945 and are each from a different manufacturer. Some are large; some are medium. WE will
decide date & manufacturer -- YOU have to provide the size needed. Get them while they're here!!
WWII unused "V-Mail" in original box
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We recently were able to acquire this box and set of 23 ORIGINAL unused WWII "V-Mail"
that the GIs would use instead of sending the full size letters to save on shipping space.
V-mail,
short for Victory Mail, is a hybrid mail process used during the Second World War in
America as the primary and secure method to correspond with soldiers stationed abroad. To reduce the logistics of transferring
an original letter across the military postal system, a V-mail letter would be censored, copied to film, and printed
back to paper upon arrival at its destination.
The condition of the box is decent considering it's
age, but the original V-Mail(s) are in near mint condition. This would make a great addition to the WWII GI collector
or reenactor or for a "Home Front" display. Army Pamphlet 21-41, "Personal Conduct for the Soldier," 1949
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"With your entrance into the Army, you start a mode of living somewhat different from that encountered in a civilian
community where the daily life of the individual can be as private as one cares to make it." So says Omar Bradley in his Foreward
printed in this Army Pamphlet given to all new soldiers as a way of introducing them pleasantly into the Army way of life.
This 90-page book is broken down into six chapters that are illustrated in a "Dick-and-Jane" like fashion so everyone will
be able to understand. You can't help but think of the educational shorts you were required to watch during school (if you're
old enough to remember when kids fought over who would run the projector and computers were only for NASA!). You'll learn
"Manners," "Behavior in Garrison and Field," "Table Manners," "Social Relationships," "Behavior in Public Places," and "Soldierly
Conduct Abroad." A great piece to add to your WWII collection, to give as a gift to that fellow reenactor who just can't seem
to get it together, or just to read for fun!
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