Anyone Have Any WWII Guns?

Rocky · 10-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Didn't know there was a gun section on this FJ Cruiser Forum. Since I found this section if anyone has any WWII guns of their parents or grandparents and your wanting to sell them let me know. I collect them.

**6MMFJ** · 10-15-2009, 06:11 PM

I have my dad's 1911 that he carried on his B-24 Liberator in the 484th BG. It has the original holster and 2 extra mags with the military ball ammo. Not interested in selling though. To much sentimental value. I take it out of the safe once a year, strip it, and clean it then put it back in there.

Rocky · 10-15-2009, 08:48 PM

Sounds like a very nice 1911 A1.
You dad flew with the 484th BG? Thats kool. Those guys seen more during those years that you or I will see in a lifetime. The 484th flew a lot of rough missions. We all owe those guys a lot. They really are the Greatest Generation.
If you ever decide to part with any of his war time items, please let me know. I collect WWII guns and WWII aviation items.
If I knew how to download photo's here I would post some pictures of my collection.

bartt · 10-16-2009, 03:45 PM

I've got my Dad's Marine Corp issue 1917 DA Colt45 revolver. Not sure I want to part with it.. He had it (and others) in WWII and Korea.

**NCFJ** · 10-16-2009, 04:16 PM

I have a Japanese 7mm rifle that my father obtained in hand to hand combat in the South Pacific. I also have the Japanese flag the soldier was carrying in his breast pocket as well. Far too much familly history for me to sell.

ippon20 · 10-16-2009, 04:22 PM

I have my grandfather's M1 Carbine.

Brock · 10-16-2009, 06:28 PM

I have Springfield M1 Garand from WWII and Korean War I bought through CMP.....great shooter.

**6MMFJ** · 10-16-2009, 06:53 PM

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Rocky previously said:

Sounds like a very nice 1911 A1.
You dad flew with the 484th BG? Thats kool. Those guys seen more during those years that you or I will see in a lifetime. The 484th flew a lot of rough missions. We all owe those guys a lot. They really are the Greatest Generation.
If you ever decide to part with any of his war time items, please let me know. I collect WWII guns and WWII aviation items.
If I knew how to download photo's here I would post some pictures of my collection.

I have his diary which ties to several missions which you read about in the history books. We also found some aerial shots of Polosti, and a few other drops he made (He was Bombadier). One of the coolest things we found is a picture of one of the bridges he bombed. It was hanging in the store window in his hometown. Back then we were proud of what we accomplished oversees and publicized the victories. He flew out of Torretta, Italy and their crew brought the plane over from Nebraska. Some Cool stuff. I take it out and read the book every couple of years.

Rocky · 10-16-2009, 07:18 PM

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6MMFJ previously said:

I have his diary which ties to several missions which you read about in the history books. We also found some aerial shots of Polosti, and a few other drops he made (He was Bombadier). One of the coolest things we found is a picture of one of the bridges he bombed. It was hanging in the store window in his hometown. Back then we were proud of what we accomplished oversees and publicized the victories. He flew out of Torretta, Italy and their crew brought the plane over from Nebraska. Some Cool stuff. I take it out and read the book every couple of years.

Nebraska? Thats where I'm from. During WWII they made bombers is Omaha. Is this where your dad plane came from?

Rocky · 10-16-2009, 07:20 PM

Guys, sounds like you have some kool WWII guns and other items. If your not wanting to sell any of these things I totally understand. But if you think that you might want to please contact me. My email address is rogernelson@huntel.net