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WWII British Army No. 4 MK II BAYONET, SCABBARD, FROG! - eBay (item 310053078800 end time May-27-08 19:29:28 PDT)This WWII British Army bayonet is marked, "No. 4 MK II" on one side with LB monogram for the Long Branch manufacturer in Ontario. The other side is marked with what might be an N, up-pointing arrow, and what might be a 7 or Z--or NTZ? Or NT7? It's also embossed "75" two places and also lightly etched as if someone wrote 75 and it left a mark.
The metal scabbard is marked, "No. 4 MK 1" on the opening end. I see no markings on the heavy canvas frog either because there aren't any or they're covered with filth.
I'm not sure how the bayonet and scabbard fit into the frog. Another eBay seller had a bayonet like this and said it was for an Enfield rifle. Another seller said it was for probing mines which explains to somewhat screwdriver shaping on the tip.
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Silver Surfer #4 1969 CGC 6.5 Low Distribution Buscema! - eBay (item 310052808647 end time May-26-08 20:35:55 PDT)This vintage Marvel comic is Silver Surfer #4 which was published in February, 1969. It had low distribution, but my man bought one and has kept it ever since. CGC has rated it at 6.5 with an insurance value of $700. CGC comments, "Restoration includes very small amount of color touch on cover. Off-white pages."
Because Joe was the only owner, CGC granted it Pedigree status. We'll include the CGC paperwork and Joe's application letter with the slabbed comic. This is a beautiful comic. Examine the pictures carefully. The only flaws are foxing on the back cover and very minor stress lines.
In this issue The Skyrider of the Spaceways encounters Thor. Hulk, Thing and Hercules cameos. Tales of the Watcher backup story. Stan Lee story, John Buscema cover. John Buscema, Howard Purcell, Sal Buscema and Paul Reinman art.
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Vintage Brooks Black Leather MOTORCYCLE JACKET Mens 46! - eBay (item 310052539328 end time May-25-08 20:39:53 PDT)This vintage black leather Brooks motorcycle jacket is men's size 46 with a zip-out plush lining. The Brooks label appears on the plush liner and the coat lining.
I think it once belonged to a Harley-Davidson fan because I see the imprint and holes on the left chest where a Harley pin used to live. The right elbow and waist have heat damage where the leather got too close to something too hot and shrunk. There are still lots of miles left on this black leather motorcycle jacket.
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Vintage BOY SCOUT CAMP GEAR Backpack, Contents, Patches - eBay (item 310052242646 end time May-24-08 19:27:58 PDT)This vintage official Boy Scout backpack holds two sets of cookware, two canteens, sleeves or pouches for them, and some patches.
There are two sets of cookware, one missing the closure/handle. There are two canteens, one Boy Scout and one army style. There's a little box holding several used Boy Scout patches. The name tag on the backpack has a name on it.
The backpack logo says, "Official Camping Equipment" and the name tag says, "Property of Name___, Address___, Organization___, Yucca Pack."
The army-style canteen is marked, "For Water Only. Do not apply canteen to open flame or burner plates. U.S. 1966. Zarn."
One cookware pouch logo says, "Boy Scouts of America, National Council, New York City" and the other says, "Boy Scouts of America. Be Prepared."
The Boy Scout canteen pouch says, "Boy Scouts of America. Be Prepared."
There are two Explorer Scout patches, a Cleveland patch and a troop number 190 patch.
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Vintage 12 Ga Shotgun RELOADING EQUIPMENT 5 Ammo Tools! - eBay (item 310051643802 end time May-22-08 20:54:06 PDT)This collection of reloading equipment includes five vintage tools for shot shell loading. I know one is a powder measure, two could be crucibles, and I'm sure you know what the others are.
The one that looks like a shotgun shell is marked, "12 Ga. Made in U.S.A." The powder measure is marked Shot Oz. from 1/8 to 2 1/4, Powder Drams from 2 1/2 to 5. The other tools have no markings.
Vintage 1982 PIRATED ET EXTRA TERRESTRIAL Knockoff NIP! - eBay (item 310051625134 end time May-22-08 18:56:15 PDT)This vintage pirated ET figure is called, "The Visitor from Outer Space." The card also says, "Ages 3 & Up. ©J.A.R. Sales Inc. 1982, 4X6, No. 904, Made in Hong Kong."
The likeness of ET The Extraterrestrial is quite good, but there's no mention of Steven Spielberg, no money paid to him for the rights to produce this figure. It's still new in package, in a bubble on the original card.
Vintage Adjustable Steel ICE TONGS Tote Icebox Blocks! - eBay (item 310051609871 end time May-22-08 17:31:31 PDT)This vintage ice tongs was for toting smaller blocks of ice back when people had ice boxes instead of electric refrigerators. It looks adjustable with a lever on one side and a turning lock like a window latch on the other side. There's a spring to help keep the grippers tight on the block.
It looks like it was a silvery metal before the patina developed, maybe steel. I see no maker's mark.
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