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  1. MPicciotto

    FS: ROK Marine Field Jacket

    Here's a Korean Marine field jacket. I think it's a size Large. I normally wear a 44-46" and I can put it on. Can't move my arms but I can put it on. $100 plus shipping
  2. MPicciotto

    FS WW2 Nurses Aid Pinafore

    Petite sized Pinafore only. No other parts of the uniform. 26" waist. A few small stains and minor blemishes. Would be great for a reenactor. $35 plus shipping.
  3. MPicciotto

    On yer bike!

    Velo-Orange.com was having a garage sale today to clean out odds and ends from their warehouse. As I live nearby I was able to pick up a nice VO leather saddle for $35. I guess it has a few scuffs that caused them to not be able to sell it full retail. I also picked up some leather handlebar...
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    Slouch Hats - the Old, the New, and the Sentimental

    Man I haven't been on here in ages! I'm here now because I finally have a slouch of my own! Since you seem to be knowledgeable on these may I be so bold as to ask some advice? The hat in question is a Mountcastle from 1991. Sweatband is vinyl, brim edge is banded and the chin strap seems to be...
  5. MPicciotto

    Show us your Guns!

    How many have poked their ceiling with a Mosin-Nagant bayonet because you just had to fix the bayonet to "see how it looked" ? Matt
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    Golden Era Things You've Revived Or Repaired For Use

    Hmmm. I'll have to take a look at that company. There is a need on older woodworking machinery to redo rubber rollers like on large belt sanders and the such. I might have to pass that onto a large forum of antique woodworking machinery people. Thanks Matt
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    Uniform questions?

    Thanks for the replies. My wife has picked up the uniforms, big heavy box stuffed full with pants, shirts and tunics. She hasn't had a chance to go through them. They reportedly have mildew on them though. My first thought was to take the entire lot to the dry cleaners, any other ideas on simple...
  9. MPicciotto

    On yer bike!

    Here's some pics from a few years ago at Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania. The bikes are all KilroyCD's. I don't recall bringing one of my bikes out to that event. Matt
  10. MPicciotto

    Air force Over coat

    Is there a market for early USAF uniforms? I've been stockpiling whatever I find. I have pants, shirts, tunics, about a dozen ties, a few saucer and flat caps. An overcoat or two I also have an Air Force bush jacket and an Air Force "Ike" jacket. Both are to my knowledge pretty rare. I also have...
  11. MPicciotto

    ruined 1940s uniform

    Ike jackets, particularly in smaller sizes aren't exactly a hot market item. But as it's family you might want to do something a bit different. Do you have his dog tags or any papers? A shadow box with swatches from the jacket that have the patches combined with any other heirlooms might make a...
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    Uniform questions?

    So I am buying this grouping I found on Craig's List: http://annapolis.craigslist.org/clo/4340591419.html According to the seller they were her fathers and he served Active Duty in Korea in the 50's and left the Reserves in the 90's. The second from the right certainly looks like a belted...
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    Amazing opportunity for UK Loungers later this year.

    I remember several years ago the Canadian Lancaster was scheduled to appear at the Geneseo, NY air show. It was a pretty big deal the aircraft was on the cover of the show program. Then they cancelled fairly near the event. Concerns about the grass field and also the weather, rain the week prior...
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    Home is where the Kitchen is

    Be careful with that refrigerator. Refrigerants prior to Dupont developing R-12 "Freon" fell into one of two (or sometimes both) categories. Toxic and Flammable. Chances are your refrigerator contains R-12. The tag should indicate that. Freon was patented and began commercial use at the end of...
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    Home is where the Kitchen is

    GHT, I think your kitchen looks excellent. It's very much in the vein of how I hope to do the one in my next house. Though I'll be going with blue/turquoise/aqua and white instead of red. The cabinets look great, the pulls a tad modern for my taste. The counter also looks to be a bit modern...
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    Any Tips on safari outfit?

    I wonder if the shell pockets and shoulder padding are functional or only decorative? I wouldn't hesitate to spend the money if those were real features, then I could enjoy wearing the jacket when I'm shooting. But if they are decoration then it's just unnecessary weight on the jacket. Matt
  19. MPicciotto

    Help with Vintage Display Case

    This may or may not help you. For photography of jewelry and antique militaria I took to using a dark blue velvet backdrop. Maybe line the shelf with velvet? Matt
  20. MPicciotto

    1950s Culture Weirdness

    Apropriate to this topic is this page: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/05/26/vintage-mens-adventure-magazines/ Be sure to read all the comments, like this one: "I especially like how it looks like the SAME GUY getting attacked by weasels, flying rodents, killer crabs, and turtles. Poor guy...
  21. MPicciotto

    Show us your Guns!

    Wow some thread history here. Yes Pine of some sort is common. So is some variety of Eucalyptus. Of which I've secured some pieces from a tree on the compound here that will eventually become grips for my .45 Matt
  22. MPicciotto

    how many use wood stoves for heat?

    I'm younger here than a lot of Loungers, I'm 31 and grew up splitting, stacking and burning wood to heat. It was our primary source all through the 80's and our secondary all through the 90's. Earliest I can recall splitting wood myself is probably about 6 or 7 years old. I was given wedges and...
  23. MPicciotto

    1920s Tweed Shooting Day

    Ooooh I like. Wonder if Chris Davis has seen this yet he might want to participate in the future. As might I. I haven't the occasion to break out my 8 panel cap in some time. Matt

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