Some WWII Military Issue Sidearms

Quiet 1 · Aug 31, 2016

After posting a photo of my S & W Victory in the Victory thread that's currently running, I thought I'd post photos of my other WWII military issued sidearms here.

An original, all matching 1943 Colt A1911A1

Very high condition, all original, all matching, including their magazines, 1937 small trigger guard and 1940 large trigger guard Nambu Type 14's no import marks.

A German Wehrmacht 1940 Mauser built Luger P.08 All original, all matching, no import marks.

A German Wehrmacht rare, early 1940 Walther P.38 all original, matching no import marks.

A German Wehrmacht early 1941 Mauser HSc All original & matching no import marks.

A 1939 Enfield No.2 Mk1 All matching numbers.

A 1939 Soviet Red Army Nagant Model 1895. All matching numbers.

A 1940 Soviet Red Army Tokarev TT-33 All original, all matching, no import marks.

A Royal Italian Army Model 1934 Made in 1940. All original & matching. No import marks.

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An Imperial Japanese Army Type 94 made in 1938. All original, all matching numbers. No import marks.

An Imperial Japanese Army Type 26 made around 1920 All original, all matching numbers. No import marks.

And finally, my Smith & Wesson Victory shipped in June 1943 All original, matching numbers and of course no import marks.

5screwsloose · Aug 31, 2016

WOW! That is one nice collection of WW2 pistols. Do you ever go to gun shows and display them? The presentation is outstanding with lots of eye candy.

SAFireman · Aug 31, 2016

That display took a lot of time and effort, and I really appreciate seeing them.

Thank you for sharing.

BAM-BAM · Aug 31, 2016

WOW..... cool............. and thanks for sharing.

OLDNAVYMCPO · Aug 31, 2016

That is an amazing collection. I am so appreciative that there are people with the interest and the wherewithal to make such preservation possible. Thank you.

inspcalahan · Aug 31, 2016

Stunning! Having the extras to go along with each piece really adds to it.

A10 · Aug 31, 2016

Very cool!

loknload · Aug 31, 2016

All I can say is Outstanding!

mauser9 · Aug 31, 2016

Truly awesome display!! Thanks for sharing.

jimbo728 · Aug 31, 2016

Thanks for sharing. Very impressive.
Jim

KEN L · Aug 31, 2016

DANG!!! Attsa nice collection ya got there! I really like the presentation and variety. Well done!

Quiet 1 · Aug 31, 2016

Thank you, guys for all the nice compliments. I genuinely appreciate them all.

I should point out that every medal displayed is a genuine, WWII era government issued award. Three of the four Soviet medals are solid silver and personalized to an individual. The German Iron Cross 2nd Class, Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class and Merit Cross are the real deals too.

As to the photos, I want to add one more of the Smith & Wesson Victory. I remembered this morning that I have a WWII Ordnance Department GI issued 1944 wrist watch very similar to the young Marine Airman in the photo that is clearly wearing both a Victory and the watch. So, I dug it out, took a photo and here it is.

VaTom · Aug 31, 2016

Very Nice. May want to seek a parkerized S&W 1917 as they were arsenal reworked and put into service during WWII.

susieqz · Aug 31, 2016

thank you very much.
awesome collection.

BE Mike · Aug 31, 2016

Quiet 1 said:
Thank you, guys for all the nice compliments. I genuinely appreciate them all.

I should point out that every medal displayed is a genuine, WWII era government issued award. Three of the four Soviet medals are solid silver and personalized to an individual. The German Iron Cross 2nd Class, Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class and Merit Cross are the real deals too.

As to the photos, I want to add one more of the Smith & Wesson Victory. I remembered this morning that I have a WWII Ordnance Department GI issued 1944 wrist watch very similar to the young Marine Airman in the photo that is clearly wearing both a Victory and the watch. So, I dug it out, took a photo and here it is.

I don't mean to nit pick you to death, but I believe the bronze star that appears on the Air Medal was in use from 1989-2006. I just thought you might want to check that out and have the ribbons correlate with the period.

moosedog · Aug 31, 2016

Nice collection and very nice displays.

Quiet 1 · Aug 31, 2016

Hey BE Mike, It is actually a GOLD star. Here's where I got my info from:

Issued to all services Instituted: 1942 (Retroactive to 8 September 1939)

Criteria: Heroic actions or meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross

Devices: Navy/Marine Corps: Bronze Letter "V" (for valor), Bronze Numeral, Bronze Star, Gold, Silver Star

Thank you for making me think about it. I try to learn something new everyday.

Texas Star · Aug 31, 2016

Thanks for the fine photos. But your Enfield .38 is not a No. 2 MK I. It is a No.2 MK I*! The asterisk indicates a DA-only hammer. The MK I has a conventional hammer spur.

MK I ** has a DA-only hammer that doesn't even include a notch to allow SA fire if the cut spur can be carefully cocked. Those may also be subject to accidental firing if dropped on the hammer. That was realized and many were converted back to MK I * status.

Texas Star · Aug 31, 2016

Quiet 1 said:
Hey BE Mike, It is actually a GOLD star. Here's where I got my info from:

Issued to all services Instituted: 1942 (Retroactive to 8 September 1939)

Criteria: Heroic actions or meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross

Devices: Navy/Marine Corps: Bronze Letter "V" (for valor), Bronze Numeral, Bronze Star, Gold, Silver Star

Thank you for making me think about it. I try to learn something new everyday.

Is the first ribbon with the S&W a Navy Cross? BTW, I don't see a V device on any .

Quiet 1 · Aug 31, 2016

Texas Star said:
Yo T S, Thanks for the fine photos. But your Enfield .38 is not a No. 2 MK I. It is a No.2 MK I*! The asterisk indicates a DA-only hammer. The MK I has a conventional hammer spur. . . . . . . .

Yes! Good catch. It is a No.2 Mk1* I did omit the the *

Have a great evening.

Regards, Lance

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