I can barely make out stamps on the rear of the skirt but,.I can't on the left side. And inside, dead center there might be something of a makers stamp or something? Not entirely sure. What I am sure of, this guy got domed with something. Seems as though there's bloodstains on the leather and the metal liner. Metal liner also shows DRP 1939
Couple photos with and without light for you experts to maybe evaluate the possible grading, moreso for the 1878 silver dollar. The 1894-o is obvious on the circulated side so, I'm not curious about it.
Took a gamble on this, everything seemed right, aging of the frog looked proper, blade is in pretty damn good condition, given the age of the leather and the frog stamp, I take the blade is original to it, made in 1935.
Picked this up at an antique store in Arizona for 525. In pretty good condition considering the age, the rifling still looks very good. From the info I could find about this, I've provided screenshots of what I could muster. The sling looks to be original to the rifle from its origin as it has Nepalese script on it too
I don't have photos, I merely want to explain how I examined the rifle..on the right side plate it shows the stamps "1862" and "tower" along with a crown on the far left side of the plate, on the barrel there is a pair of 25s and what looks like cross scepters? Swords or some kind. The hammer clicks back perfectly but I didn't look in the barrel, I had no flashlight on me. Seller was asking 650 and I'm heavily tempted for it. Might there be other pointers to look for if it still might be a repro? Or have missing parts? It isn't sporterized. It has the 3 barrel bands, wood stock stretches all the way through, has the barrel rod. It all seems legit so far. Any other info would be splendid, thank you!
Found this krag bayonet manufactured the same year as my krag at an antique shop for 157.50.
Luckily found this bayonet that was manufactured the same year my krag rifle was made (serial number rifle in the 400,000s). Paid 157.50 for it so I'm very very happy
Having checked the stamps when I was checking this out lead me to believe this to be a legit piece. Got it for 173. Thoughts and comments?
Picked this up for 89 bucks. Not sure how common it is to see on one but, for a German scale stamp to.b on this do me sounds VERY interesting.
Found this, having it on hold at the counter. Has the proper decal and the rear of the helmet on the inside has "CKL" code with a "650" underneath. There is a side stamp to the right of the CKL code but a name that was written across it covers the second number, I can read out the "6" but the other number is a bit difficult to read out without a loupe. Thoughts?
So glad these came in today. I used to play the X series games back in the 90s and occasionally still do. These look so awesome!
Prussian m1895 buckle and (what I think) is a mislabeled m1917 Kelly helmet, being that it has the "1B" stamp on it to have it indicative of that kind and not the British doughboy helmet. What do y'all think? Pleasure to be here and thank you all for any interaction!
Bought this katana at an antique spot for 100 bucks, didn't quite care for the price whether it's a real antique or a more modern production. I've had my suspicions that maybe it's quite old as it resembles a little like my actual antique katana from the early muromachi period, minus the crazy curvature my antique has. Anyway, there's no signature to be read on it, tried with a loupe that has a light fixated on it to see if there's any remnant of writing. Whether someone who has a more greater expertise by looking at something and making a determination of its age and such would be greatly appreciated. The story behind this is this was recovered from a building that collapsed where this was housed. It shows quite a bend on the lower section of you looked at it from the front or rear of the blade. One of those moments when I gazed at it that I felt so bad for it that I wanted to keep it in the care of my hands.
Long time player here, can't recall a time I ever had a triple critical hit, can remember plenty getting two. But 3 is pretty damn nuts. Can't imagine ever getting 4 or more. Anyone else have similar experiences?
This one has two inner lining metal bands in it. Both made by DRP, outer band says 1940 and the inner says 1943. Outer band size is 64nA/56, inner band 62nA/54.
Purchased my very first Kimber. I was vehemently opposed to ever getting a Kimber for years, when Kimber finally changed its QC and its owner, having seen videos of these 2k11 changed my way of thinking about Kimber. Funny story: I was to get a Kimber target from a LGS I love to frequent in Arizona, they were to order it for me, after waiting weeks, turns out they forgot to click purchase after having it sit on the online cart, during that time, I had thought "what if they forgot to purchase it? Maybe then I'll switch for the pro comp." Turns out, that's what had happened, so I explained how if this happened I wanted this instead, they found it for cheaper than the target and got a couple hundred dollars back after I had already paid in full for the target. I still like how the target looks and might very well still get it in the future, I just loved how the pro comp looks and how it feels in my hands. I'm intensely happy with this firearm!
Took a gamble on this one. No markings on the inside, noticed a number on the leather part that's quite faded. Weight is on the heavy side, exactly at 2 pounds 15.5 oz. Any other details would help. Thank you!
Bought a variety of stuff from an antique store nearby, I bought the officers helmet already betting on it being a reproduction but, for 45 bucks I couldn't complain for a display piece. But this m1935 helmet as it was stated that it was, supposedly had what's left of the SS decal, I don't really think so but, I bought this nonetheless because I don't have any authentic WW2 helmets. Belt buckles too I couldn't pass up, 15 dollars each. Wehemact one feels legit, the SS belt, not so sure, even though it has markings on it. Comment what you feel or think!
Been fighting myself in my head trying to convince myself this is real but, seeing the screws on the chain and not seeing any manner of signature or date anywhere on the chest leads me to think this is a reproduction. And not a meiji period antique. Thoughts?