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Post by one50 on Jul 4, 2015 12:11:21 GMT 8
And here is the link to our very own 503rd members with the Type 92 heavy MG.
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Post by one50 on Jul 4, 2015 11:56:55 GMT 8
beirutvet, I have been away from these boards for sometime. I think I need to get back into the groove Are those items near Battery Wheeler, Crockett or Geary? Or just randomly near the Cine?
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Post by one50 on Mar 14, 2013 10:32:28 GMT 8
Bob,
Yes, I would agree with you in most cases. But in this case 2 things need to be made clear as to why this "cleaning" will increase it's value and life span. First, the blade had slight surface rust. If not treated the rust would continue and pit the blade, damaging it beyond repair...then eventually doing what all metal does...rust into eternity. Second, the person who polished the blade is an artist in his own right. His work is world class and is very much sought after. Japanese blades are like firearms, they were designed to do something. If they cannot do their job correctly or in this case precisely, they are merely a wall hanger and have little real collector value. Value in this case for me is priceless, I have a need to preserve this piece of history as long as I am it's care taker. Other items in my care are treated differently on a per case basis. In the case of a traditional hand made Japanese blade; a proper hand polish by a master, will increase it's value to any blade collector.
Thanks Dan
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Post by one50 on Mar 10, 2013 10:18:11 GMT 8
Now the tip of the blade.
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Post by one50 on Mar 10, 2013 10:17:15 GMT 8
OK, so I had this blade "cleaned" the good old finished way. By a master in the craft of traditional hand polishing. Look at the before and after pics and tell me what you think?
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Post by one50 on Feb 24, 2013 12:23:35 GMT 8
I have a photo of LCT 724 on the beach, you should have it, let me know if you do not, I will be more than happy to send it your way.
I too have a fondness of the men lost on Operation Topside and I hope my detective skills will help fill in any lost pieces of the items you request. So...to bring closure to the men of the USS Radford, these names are directly from the USS Radfords deck logs.
GONIWICHA, CLARENCE HARRY: F1c, 915 58 92, USNR is buried at Manila National Cemetery, Plot N, Row 13 Grave 79 MILLS, CHARLES ROBERT, JR: WT2c, 664 71 30, USNR Is buried at Manila National Cemetery, Plot N, Row 6 Grave 143 BAKER, GEORGE REYNOLDS: WT3c, 887 15 90, USNR can not find burial information on him, may be MIA.
May these men never be forgotten. Dan
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Post by one50 on Jan 19, 2013 9:51:05 GMT 8
If you want to attempt to get rid of the rust, use and electrolysis tank. Easy to build and the rust falls right off, I have seen many neglected crusty guns come back from the dead because of these tanks. Just don't leave it in to long....or the gun will disappear. If you want to use oil, not WD-40, try Kroil , it's great stuff. Then once the rust is off, put a light coat of RIG (Rust Inhibiting Grease) on it.
You can find plenty of info about electrolysis tanks on the net to build your own.
Dan
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Post by one50 on Dec 31, 2012 8:39:41 GMT 8
I finished transcribing GO#18 and sent it to our beloved Webmaster. Once he finds a good home for it, I'm sure he'll post a link in this thread to where we can all find it. You can then compare it to your copy and see how we did.
Dan
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Post by one50 on Dec 24, 2012 10:54:22 GMT 8
Galbert, Thanks for joining. That little grouping from Matt was nice, he showed it off to me I'm glad it's in good hands. This document you posted I actually have. It's 2 pages and Pfc Morr is mentioned in it for wounds received on Noemfoor July 3rd. As we speak...I'm transcribing it for future reference. I'm currently starting Page 2...I will show it off to be inserted in the Noemfoor PH section which we started a while back. Find that section and you might find Pfc Morr in the photos I posted. Wouldn't that be something. Dan
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Post by one50 on Dec 5, 2012 11:33:58 GMT 8
Folks, I have a request for those of you who love to hunt photos for treasure. The treasure in this case is a picture of a paratrooper in the Pacific Theater using, holding, having, etc. an M1A1 Carbine with later production features. Later production feature most likely seen in a photo would be the bayonet lug. Earlier productions M1A1's did not have the bayonet lug. Please, post any photos you may have of any M1A1 carbine from the Pacific Theater. If you find one with a bayonet lug, I will personally award you 5000 points Here is a picture of my M1A1 Carbine with later production features (yes, the stock is a reproduction). Thank you Dan Attachments:
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