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Right you are...Collecting can be expensive !!
I collect:
Firearms ( 35 last count )
Zippos ( 55 so far )
Old Cameras ( not sure how many now, gotta check )
Matchbox cars ( mostly Muscle Cars... Vettes, Camaros, and Mustangs )
Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of your A2 repo tho...
Another era piece...
Here's another from that series...called the "Reveler"
...and an original 1934 zippo given to me by my father, who owned it ( 2nd hand ) in his youth...the oldest in my collection ( note the sharp rectangular corners and hinge area )
While researching some military aircraft noseart, copied from artists like George Petty, Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas...to mention a few, I found that this type of artwork eventually found it's way onto soldiers leather jackets, their cars, their motorcycles, embroidered shirts, and even Zippo...
Da lids...
All of the mens hats pictured above were purchased through...
http://www.villagehatshop.com
My hat in particular is the:
4" crown.
3" front brim.
2 3/4" back brim.
2 3/4" side brims.
Made of: 100% wool felt.
Cotton sweatband.
1 1/2" grosgrain ribbon...
Back in late September our friends threw a "Roarin' 20's" theme party.
There was gambling at the speakeasy...
Everyone was required to dress in the fashion of the day...bringing their own gats and heaters was optional. Most brought a toy gun or two...but the hit of the party was my...
Stearman
Awesome shot...M1 with a 30 round stick
Thanks !!
BTW...here's my vintage WWII shooter:
Springfield M1 Garand made in November 1944
shown with 16" bayonet and grenade launcher
G'Afternoon...
Just joined the Lounge and wanted to post to my favorite thread so far...
I've been collecting firearms since the 1970's and have managed to gather quite a few in my vaults. While most of the pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns in my collection are modern in terms of age...
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