Originally Posted by jsfricks

I've picked up a few over the last couple of years to go along with my other passion, collecting WWII items, US and German. Here's two of my three M1 Garands, the top being a 1955 Springfield Greek return in 2009, all original. The bottom is a 1945 Springfield.






And my 1916 DWM Luger, all matching numbers. Stamped 2.M.G.R.158, which is the 2nd Machine Gun Company, Regiment No. 158. They were part of the Imperial German element that invaded Belgium fighting in both Champagne and Artois prior to its transfer to the 50th Infantry Division. After joining the 50th, the 158th fought in Verdun-Vaux, Argonne, Aisne, St. Quentin, Aisne, Rheims, Meuse and was in the Meuse area at the Armistice.